June 2-4, 2026
Vibe Credit Union Showplace
Novi, MI
Celebrate Innovation
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AutoTech attendees will have exclusive access to the highly anticipated AutoTech Awards and the prestigious Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Awards. This collaboration brings together two of the automotive industry’s most celebrated events, creating an unparalleled opportunity to witness the innovations shaping the future of connected mobility.

The 2026 AutoTech Awards: Where Innovation Meets Excellence

The AutoTech Awards celebrate the visionaries and breakthrough technologies driving advancements in AI, connectivity, software, and transformative solutions that enable and monetize the connected car ecosystem. These awards honor the companies and innovations that are redefining the automotive landscape, setting new benchmarks for excellence.

The Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Awards: Redefining the In-Vehicle Experience

The Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Awards are the gold standard for recognizing excellence in automotive interior design and user experience. WardsAuto editors meticulously evaluate vehicles with new or heavily redesigned interiors and UX technology, assessing key aspects such as:

  • Aesthetics and design
  • Material quality, fit, and finish
  • Connectivity and infotainment options
  • Comfort and usability of controls and features
  • Instrument-panel design and information delivery
  • Driver-assistance features and overall value

Winning vehicles are selected after rigorous real-world evaluations, where judges experience the vehicles during their daily driving routines. These vehicles represent the pinnacle of innovation, comfort, and functionality, offering a glimpse into the future of automotive interiors.

A Unique Opportunity for AutoTech Attendees

AutoTech attendees will have the exclusive chance to experience the award-winning vehicles firsthand. The 2026 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX winners will be on display throughout the exhibition hall, allowing attendees to step inside and explore the features that earned these vehicles their prestigious recognition. From cutting-edge design to groundbreaking user-experience technology, these vehicles showcase the very best the industry has to offer.

Don’t Miss the Combined Awards Ceremony

Mark your calendars for the evening of June 2, 2026, when the winners of both the AutoTech Awards and the Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Awards will be honored during a combined ceremony at AutoTech 2026. This event is not only a celebration of innovation and excellence but also a fantastic opportunity to start networking with industry leaders, peers, and visionaries before the conference and exhibition officially open on June 3, 2026. Build connections, exchange ideas, and set the stage for a productive and inspiring event.

Join the 2026 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Tour

Take your experience to the next level by joining the Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Tour at AutoTech 2026. Meet at the AutoTech Forum for a guided exploration of the award-winning vehicles, where you’ll:

  • Step inside and experience the cutting-edge interiors and UX technology.
  • Hear exclusive insights from WardsAuto judges about the evaluation process and the features that set these vehicles apart.
  • Discover how these innovations are shaping the future of automotive design and user experience.

Be Part of the Future at AutoTech 2026

This is your chance to see innovation in action and connect with the visionaries driving the automotive industry forward.

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June 2-4, 2026
Vibe Credit Union Showplace
Novi, MI
AutoTech 2026: The definitive event for connected mobility. The only event uniting the entire automotive ecosystem—from automakers to technology innovators—driving advancements in software-defined vehicles, electrification, AI, and autonomous systems to shape the future of mobility.
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