As SDVs become the industry standard, OEMs move beyond software architecture to industrialize how software is developed, validated, deployed and continuously improved across the vehicle lifecycle. This session explores the engineering principles, software products, and operational practices that enable resilient, production-ready SDVs, including digital twins, virtual validation, configuration, virtual and physical testing, and deployment. Drawing on HARMAN's experience delivering proven software products and supporting global automakers across the SDV lifecycle, attendees will gain practical insights into building resilient software that accelerate innovation, reduce complexity, and enable continuous upgrades without compromising safety, security, or quality.

• Why industrializing the software lifecycle is critical to delivering secure, scalable software-defined vehicles.
• How digital twins and continuous validation accelerate software development while improving quality and reducing risk.
• How a pre-configured software catalog enables plug-and-play SDV integration and speeds vehicle program launches.
• How virtual deployment workflows simplify rollout and help teams scale software across programs with less effort.
• Lessons learned on helping global OEMs build production-ready SDV software ecosystems that scale throughout the vehicle lifecycle.