EQUIP AUTO Paris 2025 places Tech at the centre of its programme

EQUIP AUTO Paris 2025 places Tech at the centre of its programme

Paris, 25 September 2025 – For its 50^th anniversary, EQUIP AUTO Paris 2025 is confirming its role as an international showcase for automotive innovation. The anniversary edition, to be held from 14 to 18 October at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, will place a clear focus on the technological revolution underway in the automotive sector and mobility, and their impacts on the ground.

Tech Village: a concentrate of innovation

In the heart of Pavilion  7.1, the show will inaugurate a brand-new space: the Tech Village, a federating area designed to support industry transformation and bring together all its figures: carmakers, OEMs, start-ups, service companies and tech experts.

As an extension to this immersion, the Village will also feature an outdoor testing zone. This will be the arena where several exhibitors will show off their innovations in real-life conditions.

1. VALEO will present its Trained Parking automated parking system, a tangible illustration of new generation driving aids.
2. BREMBO will offer a deep dive into its world with its famous Airstream, a training centre and a place to discover its latest technologies.
3. REVOLTE will offer visiting professionals the chance to discuss the repairability of batteries, engines, and hybrid and electric vehicle charging points, but also discover Revolte’s range of support and training service.
4. Meanwhile, PURFLUX will draw the crowds with a fully branded Scania truck.
5. MAHLE will offer interactive demonstrations of its latest diagnosis, recharging and maintenance solutions (TechPRO® 2, BatteryPRO, FluidPRO® MULTI OIL, Digital ADAS 2), led by its experts on board the WORKSHOP HEROES VAN, offering visitors a hand-on, educational and entertaining experience.
6. MonSpécialisteAuto.com will contribute to the zone’s content with demonstrations of its platform connecting garages, dealerships and experts, along with immersive features around its vehicle diagnosis, inspection and buyback services.
7. Elsewhere on the zone, bilstein will present a Febi & Blue Print branded 4×4 vehicle that took part in the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles. Visitors will be able to meet Gerry Blyenberg and go away with photos, autographs and prizes thanks to the Wheel Fortune game.
8. Finally, FMS Incendie will showcase the First Mover robot for the safe removal of crashed or burning vehicles, and realistic demonstrations of fighting lithium-ion battery fires using Bridgehill fire blankets, offering visitors a hands-on immersion in controlling electric vehicle risks.

 

La Tech Academy: a laboratory of ideas and dialogue

Because automotive technology is developing faster than ever, EQUIP AUTO Paris 2025 has founded the Tech Academy in partnership with FIEV and SIA: a unique forum dedicated to understanding and owning these innovations.

The Academy has three goals:

• Raise professionals’ awareness to the rapid technological developments underway
• Build bridges between innovation and practical application on the ground.
• Provide a space for direct discussions between manufacturers, repairers and distributors.

Throughout the five days of the show in the middle of Pavilion 7.1, the Tech Academy will lay on a programme of round tables, keynotes, pitches and interactive sessions led by automakers, parts suppliers, manufacturers and leading market experts.

Themes addressed include:

• Connected and intelligent auto glass

Tuesday 14 October – 10:30-11:15

Speakers: Sekurit Service France, Saint-Gobain, Roland Berger

Focus on sensor-equipped glazing and integrated intelligent solutions. Discussion of glass repairability and the legal and insurance implications.

• Upstream-downstream collaboration in the face of international competition

Tuesday 14 October – 12:15-13:15

Speakers:  Mobilians, Valeo, SIA Partners, FIEV, SKF France

Reflection on the need to strengthen cooperation between players in the sector to cope with competitive pressure, particularly from Asia.

• ADAS sensors: the impact on repairers

Tuesday 14 October – 14:15-15:00

Speakers:  OPmobility, Valeo, Hella Gutmann, Digital Car

A roundup of sensors currently used in automated driving. Technical and legal implications for repairers, with particular reference to calibration procedures and current standards.

• Energy mix : the key to decarbonising mobility?

Tuesday 14 October – 16:15-17:00

Speakers:  Biomotors, Compublics, Groupe Borel, Groupe GCK, Mobilité Biogaz

• Hydrogen: a steadily progressing segment

Wednesday 15 October – 14:15-15:00

Speakers:  SKF, Mobilians

• Towards ultra connectivity

Wednesday 15 October – 16:15-17:00

Speakers: Heex Technologies, FORVIA, Roland Berger, Renault, Carmoove

Presentation of advances towards hyperconnected vehicles, including mass on-board data management and the optimisation of vehicle-to-infrastructure communication systems.

• SDV, AI, OTA: new-generation vehicles

Thursday 16 October – 12:15-13:15

Speakers: Sonatus, Continental, Roland Berger, BOSCH France, ETAS Encrypt.

Exploration of Software Defined Vehicles (SDV), artificial intelligence and OTA technologies (remote updates). Analysis of on-board cloud solutions and connected services linked to these developments.

• Presentation of the automotive industry and professions that are recruiting

Thursday 16 October – 10:30-11:15

Speakers:  Elisabeth Young, President of WAVE Les Elles de l’Auto, and Florent Saclier of L.E.A PARTNERS, a consulting and support firm specialising in the individual mobility sector.

• LinkedIn branding, a great way to stand out as a woman in the automotive industry

Thursday 16 October – 14:15-15:00

Speaker:  Christelle de Foucault – Lecturer and trainer on employment – in partnership with WAVE Les Elles de l’Auto

• Battery repairability

Friday 17 October – 10:30-11:15

Speakers:  Revolte, BIB Batteries, Mobilians, The future is neutral

Analysis of solutions and channels for battery repair and reuse, including battery passports and circular economy initiatives in the sector.

• Vehicle access rights and cybersecurity

Friday 17 October – 12:15-13:15

Speakers:  Valeo, FIEV, Mobilians, FNA, Hella Gutman, ANSSI

Spotlight on the challenges of secure access to vehicle data and systems, cybersecurity issues and associated regulations.

• Electric mobility: what financial assistance to help garages fit charging stations?

Friday 17 October – 14:15-15:00

Speakers:  Advenir, Mobilians, EV charging infrastructure

Financial aids are provided for by the Advenir funding programme, but the programme will stop at the end of the year. Who can benefit? How do you put together an application?

• China’s impact on the aftermarket

Friday 17 October – 16:15-17:00

Speakers:  SKF, Mobilians

Study of the impact of the rise of Chinese manufacturers on the European automotive aftermarket.

In addition, each presentation will be followed by a question & answer session to encourage interaction and experience feedback.

2025 Tech Focus: “Auto Lighting: understand, innovate, repair”

Among the biggest technological issues highlighted this year is auto lighting  which will receive a specific focus.

EQUIP AUTO Paris 2025 will be dedicating an immersive session to the subject on Wednesday 15 October from 10am to 12pm, in the Tech Academy (Pavilion 7).

 

Organised as part of an exclusive partnership with Driving Vision News and hosted by its CEO Paul-Henri Matha, this special highlight will bring together repair professionals, body shops, dealers, parts suppliers, distributors and engineers. On the agenda:

• Part 1: Intelligent lighting solutions for optimised vision and greater safety Speaker:  VALEO
• Part 2: Headlight lighting: problems and solutions. Speaker:  DVN
• Part 3: LED innovation within everyone’s reach – an excellent opportunity for manufacturers and their partners. Speaker:  OSRAM LIGHTING
• Part 4: Regulations at the service of technology, or how to offer consumers/motorists only the best of LED technology to upgrade their cars! Speaker:  Ultinon Motion

The goal is to clarify issues around tomorrow’s lighting, by demonstrating tangible benefits for safety, comfort and maintenance, and accelerate their adoption on the aftermarket.