Wire Harness standardization initiative: Virtual SILS Forum 2025 - Presentation of DIN 72036 and outlook

The popular format is being continued: After the successful previous IILS events, the Standardization Initiative Wire Harness (SILS) is continuing the tradition and invites you to the SILS Forum 2025.

On May 21, 2025 from 15:00 to 17:00, we will present in-depth insights into the progress and perspectives of the wiring harness standard DIN 72036 "Road vehicles - Automation of wiring harness production". The event will once again be held virtually to give participants from all over the world the opportunity to take part in this informative industry event.

 

Why you should participate

• Insights into the DIN 72036 standard: Find out more about the further development of the standard from version 1 to version 2, the progress of the individual sub-projects and future challenges.
• Focus on practical relevance: A keynote speech by OEMs BMW and Mercedes-Benz will highlight the importance of the standard for the automation of wire harness production.
• Contributions from leading partner companies: Companies such as Kostal and Coroplast present current results and exciting prospects for future developments.
• Exchange with experts: Take the opportunity to get actively involved in an open Q&A session and discussion.

 

Agenda

The following agenda provides an overview of the planned program items:

1. Welcome and introduction
2. OEM impulse: The relevance of the standard in practice
3. Presentation of standard DIN 72036 - version 1 and outlook for version 2
4. Reports from the sub-projects
5. Q&A session and discussion
6. Summary and conclusion

The detailed agenda is available for download.

 

Registration for the SILS Forum

To take part in the virtual event, please register via the following link:

 

To register on Eveeno

 

The event is being held in collaboration with the transformation hub Wire Harness to give interested industry experts from across the sector the opportunity to take part.