The Langwieder Conference Newcomer Program supports interested “newcomers” in child safety with a free participation opportunity in the conference. This program is designed to give young researchers or early career engineers and scientists the opportunity to attend the conference and interact with experienced experts to share theoretical insights, methodological expertise, and real-world experiences. The program is intended to enable people who are limited in their participation by financial constraints to attend the conference. To enhance the connection between experienced and new professionals, application for this program is conditional on the applicant being recommended by an experienced colleague (a mentor). It would be an advantage if the mentor also attends the conference.
Criteria and Application Form
To apply, the applicant should have been working in child safety for 5 years or less.
Application for this program requires that the applicant be accompanied by an experienced colleague (a mentor) who will also attend the conference. If you do not find anyone who is a considered mentor for you, please contact us for help.
Fee waiver decisions will be made in September, taking into account the criteria described and other relevant considerations. All applicants (successful and unsuccessful) will be notified of the decision by email. The fee waiver applies only to the successful applicant and cannot be transferred to another participant.
Prof. Dr. Klaus Langwieder
The conference "Protection of Children in Cars" was initiated by Professor Dr. Klaus Langwieder and shaped and influenced over decades. Klaus Langwieder passed away on November 22, 2020, and it is in his memory that we are continuing the conference.
Professor Dr. Klaus Langwieder, recipient of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Professor of Vehicle Safety, studied mechanical engineering in Munich and was head of the Vehicle Safety Department at the German Insurance Association (GDV) for many years.
Child safety in vehicles was always particularly close to his heart. He analyzed accident data, initiated numerous ambitious research projects to gain a deeper understanding of this data, and he was very successful in his efforts to use this knowledge in expert circles and legislative groups for better protection of children as occupants. For example, he was deeply involved in the successful international standardization of ISOFIX, the introduction of side impact requirements and the optimization of the usability of child seats. Early on, he recognized the need for improved and new regulatory standards for child seats and, in addition to his great expertise, he also used his human empathy and communication skills to achieve these important goals at the international level.
