FISITA

What FISITA does

FISITA is the international membership organization for the technology of mobility community, established in 1948/1950 and headquartered in Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom as FISITA (UK) Limited. The organization serves 48+ corporate members spanning major global vehicle manufacturers (BMW, Toyota, GM, Hyundai, Stellantis, Renault), Tier 1 suppliers (Bosch, Schaeffler, Brembo, Autoliv), battery and EV technology leaders (CATL, BYD, NIO), and emerging tech companies. It additionally serves 25+ national engineering society members (SAE International, JSAE, VDI, CSAE, SAEINDIA) and 15+ strategic partners (ACEA, CLEPA, ERTICO, OICA), spanning operations across Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, and emerging markets.

Name

FISITA

Legal name

FISITA (UK) Limited

Website

https://fisita.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FISITA is the international membership organization for the automotive and mobility technology community, serving 48+ corporate members, 25+ national engineering societies, and 15+ strategic partners through digital platforms, expert working groups, and flagship events including the biennial World Mobility Conference in Barcelona.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stansted

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership: Annual membership fees from corporate entities (vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, tech companies, start-ups) in the mobility technology sector. Corporate Members receive access to Expert Groups, FISITA Connect platform, digital library, thought leadership opportunities, and networking benefits.
2. Society Membership: Annual membership for national engineering societies in the automotive/mobility sector. Societies engage and contribute alongside Corporate Members.
3. Strategic Partnership Programme: Partnership programme for membership organizations and similar entities engaged in promoting excellence and diversity in mobility systems engineering advancement.
4. Event Registration and Sponsorship: Revenue from World Mobility Conference, World Mobility Summit, EuroBrake, Intelligent Safety Conference, and endorsed third-party events. Includes exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities.
5. Thought Leadership Submissions: Corporate Members can submit up to two thought leadership articles per calendar year for publication on the FISITA website, promoted through newsletter and social media.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FISITA is an international membership organisation for the technology of mobility community, providing annual membership subscriptions to corporate members (vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, tech companies, start-ups), national engineering societies, and strategic partner associations. Members gain access to nine international Expert Groups, the FISITA Connect peer-networking digital platform, the FISITA Digital Library, thought leadership publication opportunities, and complimentary entry to the World Mobility Summit, alongside discounted access to the biennial World Mobility Conference, the annual EuroBrake conference, and regional Intelligent Safety Conferences. The portfolio combines subscription-based community engagement with event registration and sponsorship revenue to serve the global automotive and mobility engineering ecosystem.

Product overview

FISITA is the international membership organisation for the technology of mobility community, operating as a platform for collaborative thought leadership. The organization provides a unified platform combining digital engagement through FISITA Connect (members-only networking platform), Expert Groups (collaborative working groups on topics including Intelligent Safety, Circular Economy, Carbon Neutral Mobility, Digitalisation, Battery Technology, Automated Driving, and Advanced Chassis Technology), and in-person events including the biennial World Mobility Conference (WMC) in Barcelona, World Mobility Summit, EuroBrake, and Intelligent Safety Conference China. Additional offerings include the FISITA Medal and Academy of Technical Leadership awards, the FISITA Foundation charitable program, and a Digital Library. The portfolio functions as an integrated ecosystem supporting peer collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development across the global automotive and mobility engineering community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FISITA Connect Exclusive members-only online platform for peer-to-peer networking, meaningful discussions, and sharing opportunities within the technology of mobility community. Available to Corporate Member employees and Society Members via corporate email registration, enabling collaboration and access to industry insights.
• FISITA Digital Library Digital resource library accessible to FISITA members, providing access to technical publications, white papers, and industry resources within the technology of mobility domain.
• FISITA World Mobility Conference (WMC) Biennial flagship conference for the global technology of mobility community, held in Barcelona (2027: 8-10 June, Palau de Congressos de Catalunya). Features plenary sessions, keynote speeches, panel discussions, and technical presentations on future mobility systems, propulsion, safety, autonomous driving, and sustainability. 2023 edition hosted 2,000+ delegates with 95% satisfaction.
• FISITA World Mobility Summit Annual exclusive gathering for FISITA members and technology leaders from the world's leading automotive and mobility brands. Serves as a platform for technical leadership dialogue and exchange in a member-led environment. 2026: 4-5 November, Korea. Members receive complimentary tickets.
• EuroBrake High-profile annual conference and leadership event for the brake and friction technology community. World's largest technical event of its kind, delivering over 100 technical presentations to more than 1,000 delegates and over 100 exhibitors annually. 2026: 1-3 June, Mainz, Germany.
• FISITA Intelligent Safety Conference China Regional subject-specific conference in China established in collaboration with China SAE, featuring international speakers on intelligent driving safety topics and aligned with FISITA's Intelligent Safety Expert Group.
• Corporate Membership Annual subscription membership for vehicle manufacturers, Tier 1 to Tier X suppliers, new technology companies, and start-ups in the mobility sector. Members receive access to international Expert Groups, FISITA Connect platform, FISITA Digital Library, thought leadership publication opportunities (up to two articles per year), complimentary World Mobility Summit tickets, networking with global leaders, and event discounts. Pricing not publicly disclosed.
• Society Membership Annual subscription membership for national automotive and mechanical engineering societies (e.g., JSAE, SAE International, SAEINDIA, CSAE, VDI). Provides international engagement, society collaboration, student opportunities, Travel Bursary programme access, and professional development for member engineers.
• Strategic Partner Programme Annual partnership programme for membership organisations and similar entities engaged in promoting excellence and diversity in mobility systems engineering advancement (e.g., ACEA, CLEPA, EARPA, ERTICO-ITS Europe, EUCAR, USCAR, Women's Engineering Society, Women Automotive Network). Builds strategic relations and engagement with the automotive engineering community.
• Expert Groups International expert peer groups establishing and progressing work agendas aligned with real-world challenges in mobility technology. Active groups cover Intelligent Safety, Circular Economy, Carbon Neutral Mobility, Digitalisation, Battery Technology, Automated Driving, Advanced Chassis Technology, Commercial Vehicles, and International Value Chains. Corporate Members participate in these working groups as part of their membership benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% satisfaction rating at 2023 World Mobility Conference with 2,000+ delegates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ACEA - European Automobile Manufacturers' AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner programme member. European Automobile Manufacturers' Association representing major European car, van, truck and bus manufacturers. Works on mobility technology advocacy and standards.
• CLEPA - European Association of Automotive SupplierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner. European Association of Automotive Suppliers representing automotive suppliers in Europe. Engages in mobility systems engineering advancement and diversity promotion.
• EARPA - European Automotive Research Partners AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner. European Automotive Research Partners Association. Contributes to automotive research collaboration and innovation advancement.
• EUCAR - European Council for Automotive R&DcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner. European Council for Automotive R&D representing major European automobile manufacturers. Supports automotive research and development initiatives.
• ERTICO - ITS EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner. ERTICO - ITS Europe promotes intelligent transport systems and services in Europe. Collaborates on connected and automated mobility.
• USCAR - United States Council for Automotive ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Partner. USCAR coordinates collaborative research among U.S. automakers. Partnership enables transatlantic mobility technology collaboration.
• SAE InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociety Member and VP Americas Chris Ciuca. SAE International is a major association of automotive engineers. Multiple collaboration touchpoints on standards and education.
• JSAE - Society of Automotive Engineers of JapancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociety Member and VP Asia Harufumi Muto. JSAE is Japan's leading automotive engineering society. Co-established Intelligent Safety Conference China with FISITA in 2019.
• CSAE - China SAEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociety Member and represented in Expert Groups. China SAE contributes to international mobility engineering collaboration. Co-established Intelligent Safety Conference China with FISITA.
• VDI - Verein Deutscher Ingenieure e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociety Member from Germany. VDI is the largest engineering association in Germany, contributing to automotive and mechanical engineering advancement.
• ITU - International Telecommunication UnionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFISITA co-chairs UN ITU expert group on next-generation vehicular communication. FISITA and OICA created EG-ComAD to provide automotive requirements for vehicle communications 2030-2060. FISITA chairs WG2 on VRU protection. Represents unique industry-UN collaboration on V2X standards.
• OICA - International Organization of Motor Vehicle ManufacturersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint collaboration with FISITA on Expert Group on Communications Technology for Automated Driving (EG-ComAD). OICA leads WG1 on future automated systems. Supports ITU-R standards development for vehicle communications.
• LAB France - Laboratory of AccidentologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative by Renault Group and Stellantis. Dr. Stephane Buffat serves as Director. Chairs EG-ComAD WG2 on VRU protection within ITU initiative. Contributes to Intelligent Safety Expert Group.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CLEPA - European Association of Automotive Suppliers: CLEPA is a FISITA Strategic Partner representing European automotive suppliers. While primarily an advocacy body rather than a technical society, it operates in the same automotive ecosystem and represents a comparable industry association model focused on supplier interests.
• ACEA - European Automobile Manufacturers' Association: ACEA is a FISITA Strategic Partner representing Europe's major vehicle manufacturers. It is a broader incumbent focused on policy and regulatory advocacy, but operates in the same automotive industry association space and serves overlapping members.
• ERTICO - ITS Europe: ERTICO is a FISITA Strategic Partner promoting intelligent transport systems in Europe. It functions as a comparable industry consortium focused on connected and automated mobility, with similar public-private partnership and event-driven engagement models.
• IMechE - Institution of Mechanical Engineers: IMechE is the UK-based professional body for mechanical engineers with broader scope than automotive. It is a broad incumbent in the engineering association space with similar event, membership, and publication activities, and is also headquartered in the UK like FISITA.
• EUCAR - European Council for Automotive R&D: EUCAR is a FISITA Strategic Partner representing European automaker R&D interests. It is a comparable industry consortium operating in the same automotive R&D collaboration space, though focused on pre-competitive OEM research rather than membership society functions.

Direct peers

• SAE International: SAE International is the US-based professional society for automotive and aerospace engineers, with significantly larger membership and resources. It is both a FISITA Society Member and a direct competitor in the global automotive engineering association space, particularly dominant in North America.
• VDI - Verein Deutscher Ingenieure: VDI is Germany's largest engineering association and a FISITA Society Member. While broader than automotive alone, VDI serves as a comparable peer organization in the European engineering association space with similar event, publishing, and standards functions.
• CSAE - China Society of Automotive Engineers: CSAE is the leading Chinese automotive engineering society and a FISITA Society Member. CSAE is a direct peer in hosting automotive engineering events and Expert Groups, and co-established the Intelligent Safety Conference China with FISITA in 2019.
• JSAE - Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan: JSAE is Japan's leading automotive engineering society and a FISITA Society Member. It operates as a direct peer, hosting domestic automotive engineering events and serving Japan's OEMs and suppliers, while also collaborating with FISITA on the Intelligent Safety Conference China.
• SAEINDIA: SAEINDIA is India's automotive engineering society and a FISITA Society Member. It functions as a direct peer serving India's rapidly growing automotive engineering community, with comparable member engagement and event programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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