The Colloquium is North America’s critical gathering place for everyone involved in the science of braking from around the world. In 2025, experts from industry, research institutions and academia are invited to convene in Grand Rapids, Michigan to share their development and case studies in every critical aspect of braking for ICE, Electric, and Hybrid vehicle development for Light and Heavy Duty (Cars, Trucks & SUVs), Commercial Vehicle, Railway and Motorcycle. We are seeking submissions for both OEM and aftermarket
braking advancements.

The Technical Program Committee invites you to share your expertise through the development of a technical manuscript or presentation on latest technical ideas and advancements in brake technology with fellow industry professionals and decision makers at our 43rd annual Brake Colloquium.

Seeking Submissions for the Following Topics:

• Fundamental and Advance Friction Materials
• New or Advances in Raw Materials
• Disc and Drum Materials / Design
• Braking Plate Advances
• Shims and Greases
• Application in CV, Railway and HighPerformance Vehicles
• Wheel Bearings/Seals
• Impact of Energy Efficiency (Fuel
Economy and Range) on Brake Design
• Braking advances in Electric, Hybrids, and ICE Vehicles
• NVH Advancements
• Testing & Measurement
• CAE
• Fundamental Mechanisms of Friction and Vibration
• New Innovative Technologies / Products
• Artificial Intelligence
• Integration of Brakes and Brake-based features: ADAS, AVS, CAV, etc.
• Best Practices / Edge Cases
• Emissions / Euro 7
• Hardware in the Loop
• Impacts of Mechatronics
• System Safety for Vehicle Deceleration and Immobilization