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ITB’s upcoming automotive thermal conference, scheduled for June 2026, will spotlight thermal innovations across internal combustion and electric drive systems, batteries, passenger cabin comfort, and safety systems. A central theme will be innovations to reduce costs while improving vehicle thermal performance.
In just one day, you’ll connect with OEMs facing critical engineering challenges and suppliers offering new technologies and solutions. This annual event fosters innovation, encourages knowledge exchange, and lays the foundation for future collaborations.
Key conference topics include:
Planning for Thermal Management Systems and Materials Innovations 2026 is underway, and opportunities are now open for PRESENTERS, SPONSORS, and/or EXHIBITORS. We invite leading organizations to join us to share their expertise, highlight technologies, and connect with industry colleagues shaping the future of vehicle thermal systems, components and materials
Click the links on the right for full conference details.
For inquiries about participation opportunities, please contact Mr. Bryan Eldredge, Program Director – Conferences, at beldredge@itbgroup.com or call +1 (248) 380-6310.
Note: ITB will photograph the conference for promotional purposes. By participating in the conference you grant ITB permission to use your likeness in any/all conference related promotions.
Conference Chairperson
Sean Osborne
Vice President - The ITB Group
Mr. Osborne leads vehicle efficiency, thermal and fluid management initiatives at The ITB Group. He has been developing and implementing strategic visions as a executive in several organizations for 25 years. Over the past 35 years he has accumulated extensive experience in automotive development, including experience working in Europe and China as well as the United States. Areas of his automotive specialization are vehicle efficiency, thermal and fluid management, fuel systems, and communications networks. Mr. Osborne holds Master’s degrees in Engineering and Management from MIT and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from General Motors Institute.
