The Standardization Initiative Wire Harness SILS) and the Wire Harness Transformation Hub Wire Harness once again Wire Harness participants to the SILS Industry Forum.

On April 30, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., experts will provide insights into the current status and further development of the wiring harness standard DIN 72036 "Road vehicles – Automation of wiring harness production." The event will take place virtually and will be conducted in English to enable international participation.

Following the publication of DIN 72036:2024-06 in German and English, DIN 72036:2026-04 (version 2) is now also available in German. Work on version 3 of the standard is already underway.

Why you should participate:

• Insights into the DIN 72036 standard: Learn more about the contents of the current version 2 and the ongoing work on version 3 of the standard.
• Focus on practical relevance: A keynote speech highlights the importance of the standard for industrial practice and the automation of cable set production.
• Contributions from leading partner companies: Companies such as Kostal, Coroplast, and Bosch present the latest results from the SILS working groups and provide insights into future developments.
• Exchange with experts: Take advantage of the opportunity to actively participate in an open question and answer session.

Agenda

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

• Welcome and introduction
• Keynote – Relevance of the standard for industrial practice
• DIN 72036 – Overview of version 2 and outlook for version 3
• Updates from the SILS working groups
• Q&A session and discussion
• Summary and conclusion

The detailed agenda is available for download.

Registration for the SILS Industry Forum

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

To register on Eveeno

After registering, you will receive a calendar entry with all the relevant information you need to participate. We look forward to receiving your registration and welcoming you to the SILS Industry Forum 2026.

The event is part of the activities of the Wire Harness Transformation Hub in collaboration with the Wire Harness Standardization Initiative Wire Harness SILS) and is aimed at experts from industry, research, and standardization along the entire value chain.