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VC Partner Days 2026

On March 9 and 10, 2026, VC distribution partners from across the world gathered at the HMS Technology Center in Ravensburg for the VC Partner Days 2026. The event brought together experts from HMS, PEAK, Ixxat, Owasys, and partner companies to exchange insights, discuss market developments, explore and strengthen new opportunities for collaboration.


The two-day agenda combined strategic presentations, best-practice insights, and hands-on workshops, creating a platform for dialogue between the HMS Vehicle Communication team and its global partner network. Among it, guests from HongKe (China), Embedded Systems Solutions and Gopalam Embedded System (both India), Nohau (Sweden), Grid Connect (USA), Phytools (USA), Emikon (Turkey), Control Technologies (UK), PowerOn (Italy), EHL (Czech Republic) and Twincomm (Netherlands) took part at the Partner Days.

Strategic insights and market outlook
The event opened with a VC strategy update 2026, reviewing achievements from 2025 and outlining key market trends shaping the future of vehicle communication. Additional presentations covered the Vehicle Communication product roadmap and a competitor analysis, providing partners with insights into upcoming technologies and market positioning.

Best practices and technical exchange
Real-world applications were highlighted in several sessions, including a Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) use case presented by our Partner Twincomm, demonstrating the role of communication technologies in modern energy infrastructure. Grid Connect, a partner from the US, showcased several customer success stories with PEAK products in North America. Interactive hands-on workshops allowed participants to explore solutions in practice, including:

  • PCAN-Explorer 7
  • Ixxat Mobilizer
  • PAE Media Converter connectivity solutions
  • Cybersecurity in open Linux systems
  • Future VC products and upcoming innovations

Strengthening the partner network
In addition to the technical sessions, the event offered valuable opportunities for networking and collaboration. With partners joining from different regions, the VC Partner Days 2026 once again highlighted the importance of a strong partner ecosystem in driving innovation to be and stay #1 Choice for Engineers.