iVT Expo I Off-Highway Evolution Summit

The Off-Highway Evolution Conference

The Off-Highway Evolution Conference, formerly the iVT Conference, is a two-day conference showcasing cutting-edge advancements and emerging trends in the industry. Explore the technologies that are shaping the next generation of off-highway vehicles.

Over 50 influential speakers from global OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, cutting-edge R&D centers, and dynamic startups will share their insights, cutting-edge strategies, and best practices in off-highway technology and solutions.

Photo shows a man presenting at the iVT Summit

The key Themes

Electrification and Alternate Fuels

From prototype to portfolio. OEM strategies are converging on a mix of battery-electric where it works, and alternate fuels where uptime, energy density, and site realities demand different answers. Hydrogen is moving quickly from “promising” to “approved and piloted” in Europe.

Covers: batteries, charging, energy management, hydrogen combustion, fuel cells, and pragmatic decarbonisation pathways.

Autonomy and Digitization

Practical autonomy is scaling in defined environments. The sector is moving from isolated demos to measurable operational milestones and productivity outcomes, with digitisation as the backbone for orchestration, safety, and continuous improvement.

Covers: autonomy stacks, sensing, safety case, remote ops, connected worksites, data platforms, cybersecurity.

In-cabin Ergonomics, HMI, Design and UX

The cab is becoming a productivity cockpit. UX is now central to machine performance, operator retention, training time, and safe human-supervised autonomy. Expect a strong focus on intuitive displays and workflow design, not “more screens.

Covers: human factors, integrated HMI, alert strategy, display tech, cab ergonomics, operator assist UX, and UX for autonomy handover.

Hydraulics (NFPA Conference)

Theme: Transforming Hydraulic Systems for the Next Generation of Off-Highway Equipment

Key topics include:

Electrification and Energy Efficiency:
Integrating e-pumps, e-PTOs, advanced valve systems, and thermal management to optimize performance in electrified and hybrid machines.
Smart and Connected Fluid Power:
Leveraging IoT, real-time data, and remote diagnostics to drive predictive maintenance, system uptime, and operational insights.
Digitalization and Control:
Adopting fully digital electrohydraulic systems, AI-enabled safety, and modern software architectures for improved control and compliance.
System Integration and Human Factors:
Collaborating with system integrators to deliver complete solutions, while developing intuitive operator interfaces for seamless human-machine interaction.
Research and Innovation:
Showcasing live demonstrations and cutting-edge R&D that push hydraulic efficiency and sustainability in off-highway applications.

NFPA Advanced Hydraulics Conference

Running alongside the Off-Highway Evolution Conference, the two-day conference delivers cutting-edge insights on energy efficiency, autonomy, predictive maintenance, and more. One delegate pass unlocks full access to both events.

Find out more

About