Cockpit of the Future at Automotive Tech Week: Megatrends
The automotive industry is undergoing a major transformation driven by sustainability and new user demands. Manufacturers are becoming more environmentally conscious and are beginning to use recycled materials to create a greener and more eco-friendly interiors.
Excitement is no longer what is going on outside the vehicle it is what is going on inside that will create the ultimate user experience. Manufacturers are redefining the driving experience; HMI is changing the way we interact with our vehicle and our virtual assistants are becoming more human. In-car entertainment is evolving beyond the radio and will one day become a key feature for the driver and passengers.
Wednesday 27 January – Cockpit of the Future
Starts at 8:00 – 8:05am PT | 11:00 – 11:05 am ET | 4:00 – 4:05 pm GMT | 5:00 – 5:05 pm CET
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Drew Winter, Senior Analyst, Wards Intelligence
Drew Winter, Senior Analyst, Wards Intelligence
Presentation: Racing Towards a Climate Conscious Interior
How a luxury manufacturer is using recycled materials to create a sustainable and environmentally friendly interior.
What are the latest and most innovative techniques for recycling plastics and textiles a luxurious interior?
To what extent will the supply chain be affected if there is an increased appeal for sustainable products and how can material suppliers adapt in response to changing consumer demands?
What are the latest and most innovative techniques for recycling plastics and textiles a luxurious interior?
To what extent will the supply chain be affected if there is an increased appeal for sustainable products and how can material suppliers adapt in response to changing consumer demands?
Panel Discussion: In-Car Entertainment: Who Dares, Wins
How is in-car entertainment going to create a better travelling experience? Could this be the engagement EV adopters need – entertainment OnDemand while charging?
Achieving faster results through partnerships with software manufacturers – giving traditional OEMs the edge over the disruptors.
What learnings and processes from smartphones and app providers could OEMs use to get ahead of the game?
Moderator: Hayley Bull, Director, 3Vision
Brandon Blumber, Senior Business Development Planner, Vehicle Connected Services, Nissan Group of North America
Pete Wood, Senior Vice President of New Digital Distribution, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Bob Dillon, SVP, Automotive Connected Media, Xperi
Achieving faster results through partnerships with software manufacturers – giving traditional OEMs the edge over the disruptors.
What learnings and processes from smartphones and app providers could OEMs use to get ahead of the game?
Presentation: Driving UX differentiation on Android Automotive
How can OEMs overcome the challenge of maintaining their unique brand identity while offering excellent user experiences in a multi-screen digital cockpit incorporating Android Automotive?
Delve into UI trends and future-looking use cases that will demand a well-defined workflow, rapid prototyping, advanced visualization with advanced graphics, and seamless connectivity across all HMI operating systems within the vehicle.
Derek Sellin, Vice President, Marketing & Ecosystem, Rightware
Wards Analysts – CES Interiors / UX Roundup & Networking
Host: Drew Winter, Senior Analyst, Wards Intelligence
Host: Drew Winter, Senior Analyst, Wards Intelligence
Pete Wood, Senior Vice President of New Digital Distribution, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Derek Sellin, Vice President, Marketing, Rightware
Hayley Bull, Director, 3Vision
Brandon Blumber, Senior Business Development Planner, Vehicle Connected Services, Nissan Group of North America
From Informa Tech Automotive Group
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