June 9 & 10, 2027
Hall 1, Köln Messe, Germany

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Panel discussion: Autonomous future? Exploring the challenges of machine control and driverless systems for off-highway vehicles

10 Jun 2026
Live Zone
Wednesday, June 10 – afternoon session
Join iVT International for an expert panel exploring the evolving landscape of machine control and autonomous functions in off-highway vehicles. The session will bring together experts in the field from CNH, Volvo CE, Danfoss Power Solutions and CrossControl (part of Scanreco) for a candid discussion on where the industry stands today and where it's heading next.
  • How OEMs and suppliers are deploying machine control and autonomous functions on off-highway machines
  • The engineering challenges holding back wider adoption of automation and machine control across the off-highway sector
  • OEM and supplier collaboration on the road to full automation
  • Agriculture vserus construction – the different ways in which automation is being deployed in different sectors, and the ways it is likely to diversify in the future
Chairperson
Tom Stone, editor, iVT International - Mark Allen Group
Speakers
Stefano Fiorati, director - powertrain innovation - CNH Italia
Michael Schwall, expert research engineer - Volvo CE
Agni Biswas, autonomous control systems engineer - Danfoss Power Solutions
Fredrik Wahlström, senior product line manager - onboard computing - CrossControl – part of Scanreco