On February 24, 2027, the 11th Conference Hybrid and Energy-Efficient Drives for Mobile Working Machines will take place in Karlsruhe. The conference is being organized by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology's Institute of Mobile Machines (Mobima). The established conference once again invites experts from science and industry to exchange ideas. There will be exciting presentations and discussions.
You are warmly invited to register via the link below:
Attendee registration
Call for Papers
| Start Call for Abstract | 02.02.2026 |
| Deadline - Submission of Abstracts | 30.06.2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance | 31.08.2026 |
| Deadline - Full-Paper Submission (with Review) | 09.10.2026 |
| Deadline- Full-Paper Submission (without Review) | 30.10.2026 |
| Deadline - Incorporation of Review | 06.11.2026 |
Requirements for the Abstract:
- The abstract must not exceed 500 words.
- A maximum of one figure is permitted.
- There is no restriction on the number of references.
- The font size must be at least 10 pt.
- No specific citation style is prescribed for references.
The abstract template can be downloaded via the following link: Template of Abstract
The focus is on the following topics:
- Hybrid and energy-efficient drive topologies: Concepts for reducing CO₂ emissions, innovative drive architectures, as well as results and practical experience from real-world applications.
- Storage technologies: Current developments and state-of-the-art research on hydraulic, electrical, and alternative energy storage systems in the context of decarbonization.
- Energy conversion: Methods and systems for energy conversion, such as fuel cells, reformers, hydraulic drive technologies, and high-efficiency power conversion technologies.
- Control and regulation strategies: Operating strategies, control concepts, and networked processes for the efficient operation of modern systems.
- Other topics: Supplementary contributions and innovative approaches that go beyond the aforementioned topics.
Exhibition
The conference will be accompanied by a exhibition in the foyer of the conference center. During the breaks, participants will have the opportunity to visit the exhibition, where various companies will be presenting their innovations and products, and to exchange ideas.
Visiting the exhibition is included in the participation fee.
More details can be found in the following page: Exhibition
For further information or if you are interested in a stand at the exhibition, please contact us by email at: hybridtagung∂lists.kit.edu
Joint Evening event

Tuesday, 23.02.2027 from 18:00
KIT Campus OST, Building 70.21
Rintheimer Querallee 2
76131 Karlsruhe
9th Technical Conference MOBILE MACHINES

Visit the 9th technical conference “MOBILE MACHINES – Safety and Driver Assistance for Working Machines” on the preceding day as well. This conference is also organized by the Institute of Mobile Machines.
The conference focuses on current trends and developments in the areas of assistance systems, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence, safety and security, as well as process data management and networking.
Discounted combination tickets are available for participation in both conferences.
Further information on the MOBILE MACHINES conference can be found at:
https://mobilemachines-karlsruhe.de/

