October 27–29, 2026
Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, Michigan, USA

Preliminary Agenda

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Day 1 AM – Plenary discussions: The 'business of technology' in automotive
The automotive industry is entering one of the most consequential periods in its history, where engineering innovation and business strategy are becoming inseparable. From software-defined vehicles and AI to consumer acceptance, electrification and global competitiveness, the decisions being made today will shape the future of mobility for decades to come. Take your seat for a series of executive conversations featuring industry thought leaders, policymakers and technology experts exploring the business of technology, examining not only what is changing but also why it matters and how organizations can navigate disruption to create lasting competitive advantage. Plan now to attend!
 9.30am - 12.30pm
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Day 1 PM - The Foundations
 1.30pm - 4pm
  1. The mobility industry is undergoing a colossal shift, transforming from its mechanical heritage to a software-driven future. The transformation...
  2. Assembled experts will share their thoughts on what is Physical AI, and how does it relate to intelligent mobility?...
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  4. As SDVs become the industry standard, OEMs move beyond software architecture to industrialize how software is developed, validated, deployed...
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  6. The automotive industry’s shift toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs) replaces traditional hardware isolation with complex, interconnected software ecosystems. While this...
  7. I want to give an overview of the kind of on-vehicle communication use cases we see in General Motors....
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Day 2 AM – AI, SDV and security
 9.50am - 12.10pm
  1. This fireside chat engaged two of industry's leading figures, each of whom has deep ties to adjacent industries, to...
  2. Electrical reliability in modern vehicles has traditionally meant designing for the absence of failure — and reacting with recalls...
  3. This panel will focus on a range of perspectives and brings together discussions from design decisions and engineering workflows...
  4. Software-defined vehicles inherit more than code. Every waiver, exception, and conditional approval in a prior design carries assumptions, dependencies,...
  5. AI is only as good as what we feed it — and humans are still the ones feeding it....
Day 2 PM Technical Considerations and Scaling
 1.30pm - 4.30pm
  1. 1.Context and Threat Landscape of Software-Defined Vehicles --Brief introduction to Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), their evolution, and the architectural transformations that...
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  3. Software complexity in vehicles has grown 300× while development timelines must shrink from years to months. This session shows...
  4. Driving in India poses unique challenges due to road debris, stray animals, pedestrians, uneven surfaces, and hazards like dooring...
  5. Remote assistance continues to be a focus of both AV operators and regulators. Remote assistants must be well-prepared for...
  6. Autonomous vehicle validation depends on realistic, controllable environments for SIL, HIL and scenario-based testing. This session explains how AVES...
  7. As ADAS and autonomous driving programs scale, validation is shifting from road-heavy testing to simulation-first evidence generation. Deontic will...
  8. How advances in simulation and reconstruction enable new data flywheels. It will be similar to this but in a...
Day 3 AM - L4 Autonomy
 9.50am - 1pm
  1. JJoin industry leaders for a deep dive into a technical discussion on the "Valley of Execution," where the focus...
  2. Since 2021, Lucid has utilized Zonal Architecture and are moving towards Central architecture for our upcoming vehicle design. Presentation...
  3. For years, the aviation industry has convened an annual InfoShare event where stakeholders discuss safety challenges, exchange ideas and...
  4. Dealing with edge cases is the ultimate limit to achieving safe operation of embodied or physical AI systems. Some...
  5. As Level 4 autonomous vehicles move in great volume of deployment, the legal landscape is becoming as critical as...
  6. As the industry moves from 'miles driven' to 'quality of scenarios,' the relationship between OEMs/technology providers and tier suppliers...
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Partners

Media Partner

  • ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International

 

Media Partner

  • Automotive Testing Technology International

 

Industry Partner

  • PAVE USA

 

Media Partner

  • Vehicle Dynamics International logo

 

Media Partner

  • Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology

 

Media Partner

  • Global Spec

 

Industry Partner

  • Autotech Council

 

Industry Partner

  • https://www.asam.net/

 

Industry Partner

  • https://www.mema.org/

 

Industry Partner

  • https://www.womenautotech.org/

 

Industry Partner

  • Connected Vehicle Trade Association

 

Industry Partner

  • Square One Network

 

Media partner

  • Automotive World

 

Media partner

  • Autoline

 

Media Partner

  • WYCD

 

Media partner

  • WWJ

 

Media Partner

  • Munro & Associates

 

Media Partner

  • Munro Live

 

Industry Partner

  • AWAF (Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation)

 

Industry Partner

  • GAMIC - Global Automotive and Mobility Challenge