Software Architectures at Automotive Tech Week: Megatrends
The software capabilities of a vehicle are key to attracting a new generation of consumers. Drivers today are opting for technology and connectivity over power and speed. How can OEMs utilize their software capabilities to develop a future proof brand? How will the supply chain continue to evolve in the era of the software defined vehicle?
Friday 29 January – Software Architectures
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
Luca DeAmbroggi, Senior Principal, Wards Intelligence
Luca DeAmbroggi, Senior Principal, Wards Intelligence
Presentation: Enabling a Scalable Product with Over-the-Air Updates
Automakers can no longer sell a one-off product; Consumers are looking for a scalable framework they can develop, personalize, and update. What are the enablers for a software-centric vehicle?
How is the vehicle architecture evolving to allow for a scalable system?
What more can the industry do to ensure in-vehicle software standardization for safety and security?
How is the vehicle architecture evolving to allow for a scalable system?
What more can the industry do to ensure in-vehicle software standardization for safety and security?
Panel: Software & Electronics Architecture as a Differentiator
How will an automaker’s branding rely on their software capabilities in the future?
As driver preference moves from speed and power to technology and connectivity, how can OEMs ensure they are developing vehicles today for an audience tomorrow?
Which areas of software should be prioritized as a differentiator?
Moderator: Luca DeAmbroggi, Senior Principal, Wards Intelligence
Stefan Hertel, Chief Engineer, GEELY
Shyam Sundar, Global Head of Product, Faraday Future
Qiyan Wang, Vice President of Engineering & Digital Systems, NIO
Stefan Gudmunsson, Chief Innovation Officer, Karma Automotive
As driver preference moves from speed and power to technology and connectivity, how can OEMs ensure they are developing vehicles today for an audience tomorrow?
Which areas of software should be prioritized as a differentiator?
Wards Analysts – CES Vehicle System Architectures Roundup & Networking
Host: Luca DeAmbroggi, Senior Principal, Wards Intelligence
Host: Luca DeAmbroggi, Senior Principal, Wards Intelligence
Qiyan Wang, Vice President of Engineering & Digital Systems, NIO
Stefan Hertel, Chief Engineer, GEELY
Shyam Sundar, Global Head of Product, Faraday Future
Stefan Gudmunsson, Chief Innovation Officer, Karma Automotive
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