June 2, 2025 | Huntington Place, Detroit
Integrated Electrical Solutions Forum (IESF) 2025
Find answers to frequently asked questions about automotive at IESF 2025.
Frequenty asked questions
IESF is the Siemens premier global conference dedicated to innovation in automotive electrical and electronic (E/E) systems.
Celebrating its 25th year in 2025, IESF brings together industry leaders, engineers and innovators to explore the latest trends, challenges and solutions in the automotive sector.
IESF 2025 will be held on June 2, 2025, at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan. This year, it is integrated into the first day of the Realize LIVE Americas conference, offering attendees an expanded experience.
IESF is an ideal conference for professionals involved in automotive electrical engineering (E/E) systems, including:
- Original equipment manufacturing (OEM) engineers and designers
- Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
- Software developers and systems architects
- Product managers and technical executives
- Anyone interested in the future of mobility and automotive innovation
IESF 2025 is free for qualified attendees, specifically employees of automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. However, registration is required to secure your spot. Your badge will also allow you upgrade to the full four-day Realize LIVE pass at a discounted rate of $750.
When you register for IESF 2025, your badge entitles you to all of the IESF sessions, the day one Realize LIVE keynotes and general sessions, the Realize LIVE expo and the evening networking reception.
The IESF conference will focus on two transformative areas in automotive engineering:
- Electrical Design and Engineering: Generative design for E/E systems, automated wire harness manufacturing, OEM-supplier collaboration, sustainability in the wire harness industry and next-generation publications.
- Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs): Functional safety, cybersecurity, network design, systems architecture and industry standards like AUTOSAR.
Attendees can expect keynotes, breakout tracks, panel discussions, live question-and-answer sessions, technology demonstrations, and networking opportunities.
Register for IESF 2025.
In 2025, IESF is being integrated into the first day of the Realize LIVE Americas conference. This integration provides attendees with access to a broader range of sessions, keynotes and networking opportunities, enhancing the overall experience.
If you are attending IESF you can upgrade your pass to the full four-day Realize LIVE badge at a discounted rate of $750. You can do this at registration.
IESF 2025 offers several networking opportunities, including the:
- Expo featuring the Siemens Xcelerator product portfolio and more than 80 partner/product booths
- Ask-the-experts area
- Networking receptions and breakout sessions
Automotive industry leaders will be speaking at IESF 2025, including:
- Rogerio Vollet, Head of SW Development, Stellantis
- Hans-Juergen Mantsch, Business Development Director MBSE, SDV & E/E, Siemens
- Amarnath Bharadwaj, Managing Director, Accenture
- Sven Neeser, Director and Head of Development Excellence, LEONI
- Tim Mailley, Chief Commercial Officer, Yazaki North America
Additional speakers from Rivian, PACCAR, LEONI Mexico and IBM will also be participating.
Stay informed about the latest IESF updates, including agenda changes and speaker announcements.