This morning at 9 am, the 23rd Stuttgart International Symposium starts at the Haus der Wirtschaft, Stuttgart! The two-day event comes up with many innovations. This year, part of the scientific presentations went through a peer review process by SAE, so an unprecedented quality can be expected in the 90 scientific presentations. In addition to the three keynotes and a panel discussion with high-profile participants, for the first time there will also be four poster sessions, a workshop, a guided tour of the exhibition, and business speed dating. We are looking forward to two eventful days in the heart of Stuttgart!