Elena-Andolin Müller

Head of M&A and Partnerships Schaeffler Industrial Lifetime Solutions

Elena-Andolin Müller

Head of M&A and Partnerships Schaeffler Industrial Lifetime Solutions

Schaeffler Technologies

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We are thrilled to welcome Elena Maria Müller is joining us as the Chairman of the conference. Elena brings over 16 years of leadership experience in the automotive industry, with a strong background in Strategy, Business Development, M&A, Innovation, and Corporate Venturing across Europe, the USA, and Greater China. Her deep expertise in the latest EV & Autonomous technologies, combined with her extensive experience as a professional conference host and leadership coach, makes her the perfect choice to lead this year's event. Elena is known for her ability to engage panelists, speakers, and audiences alike, guiding them through lively and insightful discussions. Her profound knowledge of both the automotive and tech industries ensures that she will expertly navigate us through our comprehensive schedule of transformative keynotes and panel discussions. With an Executive Education Degree from Harvard Business School, Elena is equipped with the latest research insights. We are excited to have her on board and look forward to the dynamic energy she will bring to this summit.

09:10-09:20

Opening the Conference

Duong-Van Nguyen

Deputy CEO

Duong-Van Nguyen

Deputy CEO

VinFast GmbH

About Speaker

Duong-Van Nguyen is the Deputy CEO, globally in charge of ADAS and AD at VinFast. He is also the representative of VinFast at EU commission. Dr. Nguyen is the pioneer in the field of ADAS/AD with remarkable contributions to the existing products in the market. Thanks to his outstanding expertise, he received 9 Research and Innovation Grants from EU Research Council, including CARAMEL (2019), CPSoSAware (2020), TRUSTEE(2022), BERTHA(2023), and ZEV-UP(2023), AutoTrust(2024), GuideAI (2024) etc. Also he has been elected to be the Senior Member of IEEE, a member of IEEE ITS, and a member of IEEE standard working group P2020. He has served as a member of Technical Program Committee, advisory boards, a conference/workshop organizer, an invited speaker, and a reviewer for a number of journals and conferences. Dr. Nguyen has published 1 book, 1 book chapter, 1 springer interview, 9 patents, 8 journals, and 30+ conference papers

10:00-11:00

Panel Discussion 1: Increasing Safety Through Understanding How To Use AI Correctly To Make ADAS More Effective

Aleksandr Timofeev

CEO

Aleksandr Timofeev

CEO

Polyn Technologies

About Speaker

Aleksandr Timofeev is the CEO and Founder of POLYN Technology, a fabless semiconductor company and innovative provider of ultra-low-power, high-performance NASP (Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing) technology and Neuromorphic Front-End chips. Aleksandr is a serial entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in the high-tech industry. Before POLYN, he founded iGlass, which developed a novel electrochromic smart glass technology. Aleksandr is also a founder and managing partner at FPI Innovation Fund LP, a venture investment management company specializing in early-stage investments.

15:30-16:30

Innovation Spotlight

Ebba Kraemer

Chief Commercial Officer

Ebba Kraemer

Chief Commercial Officer

Scaleout Systems

About Speaker

Ebba Kraemer is Chief Commercial Officer from Scaleout Systems

11:50-12:20

Topic TBC

James Tidd

Vice President of Systems Engineering

James Tidd

Vice President of Systems Engineering

Swift Navigation

About Speaker

James Tidd is the Vice President of Systems Engineering at Swift Navigation with over 20 years of experience in positioning technologies for aerospace, automotive, smartphone and IoT industries. At Swift Navigation, James has been leading the architecture of high precision, safe and robust positioning solutions for advanced driver assistance and autonomous systems, and is passionate about solving real world use cases with globally scalable technologies.

15:10-15:30

Topic TBC

Marvin Ruf

Senior Manager AI Ecosystems

Marvin Ruf

Senior Manager AI Ecosystems

HERE Technologies

About Speaker

Marvin Ruf is Sr. Manager AI Ecosystem at HERE Technologies, where he leads strategic partnerships and business development initiatives at the intersection of location intelligence and AI/ML. With a strong background in automotive and emerging technologies, Marvin plays a key role in enabling OEMs and tech innovators to leverage HERE’s location technology for next-generation software-defined vehicles and autonomous systems. He is passionate about building scalable, future-ready ecosystems that bridge geospatial data with AI-driven mobility solutions.

09:40-10:00

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Dr. Yuhan Yao

Vice President Engineering with responsibility for Chief Technology Office, ADAS System, Software, Service

Dr. Yuhan Yao

Vice President Engineering with responsibility for Chief Technology Office, ADAS System, Software, Service

Bosch

About Speaker

Dr. Yuhan Yao holds a doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering and a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Southern California in the United States, along with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Peking University in China. He is currently the Chief Technology Officer of ADAS Systems Software and Services, in the business unit of the Cross-Domain Computing Solutions Division at Bosch. Dr. Yao previously served as Engineering Director at NIO, where he led the development of advanced AD systems and managed global teams. At Waymo, Dr. Yao directed the architecture of sensing and perception systems for the Waymo Driver, and at Apple, he was instrumental in developing multi-touch sensing technology for the iPhone. He also served as Lead System Architect at Oracle. His expertise spans electro-physics, machine learning, and AI, establishing him as a leader in autonomous driving technologies.

9:50-10:50

Panel Disucssion: What Impact Will AI Have on the Automotive Industry by 2030, and How Can We Prepare Today to Capitalize on It?

Almuth Czwikla

Head of Group Center of Competence for I&C Futures

Almuth Czwikla

Head of Group Center of Competence for I&C Futures

Volkswagen AG

About Speaker

Almuth Czwikla is a social scientist and certified communication expert. She began her career in 2008 in corporate communications. After several professional positions, including as an advisor to the Volkswagen Group Works Council, she has been part of the Volkswagen Group Integrity & Compliance leadership team since 2018. Here she took over responsibility among other things for the Group-wide Code of Conduct and the introduction of ethical principles for the use of artificial intelligence.

14:20-14:40

Mind the gaps: Why AI needs Ethics

Gerrit Grotewold

Head of Personalization and Context Awareness

Gerrit Grotewold

Head of Personalization and Context Awareness

BMW Group

About Speaker

Gerrit started to work at BMW at 2012. His first topic was the introduction of Ethernet as communication technology. As next step he took over system-architecture for the infotainment domain at BMW until he stepped into the topics of AI and big data in 2018. Since August 2022 he is leading a team at BMW research which targets to create intelligent customer experiences.

14:00-14:20

DriveAi and Personalisation

Dix Devasahayam

Head of Software Verification & Validation

Dix Devasahayam

Head of Software Verification & Validation

IVECO Group

About Speaker

Dix is currently working as the Head of Software Verification and Validation at Iveco Group, where he leads the development of robust testing frameworks to ensure product reliability and compliance with industry standards, particularly in the realm of Battery Electric and FCEV vehicles. With over 17 years of experience across multiple domains, including commercial electric vehicles and automotive embedded systems, Dix manages a global team to streamline software testing operations and advance HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing environments. In his current role, Dix oversees resource allocation, budget management, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies to support testing operations. His expertise in automotive software testing, from initial design to final validation, enables him to implement strategic initiatives that drive continuous improvement in testing practices. Previously, Dix held senior roles at Siemens, Valeo Siemens, and Bosch, where he specialized in software testing for commercial electric vehicles, ADAS camera systems, and inverter technologies. His contributions to test automation and simulation-based validation have been instrumental in driving innovation in automotive V&V processes. Dix is passionate about advancing V&V methodologies and aligning them with the evolving landscape of autonomous technologies. His technical interests include AI-driven testing, software-defined vehicles, and system-level validation to support the safe deployment of autonomous driving systems.

17:00-17:20

Challenges and Solutions in V&V for ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles

Xavier Perrotton

Valeo Brain Data Director & AI Research Director

Xavier Perrotton

Valeo Brain Data Director & AI Research Director

Valeo

About Speaker

Dr. Perrotton leads a talented team of AI researchers at Valeo, developing cutting-edge AI and data solutions for ADAS and autonomous vehicles. His expertise in computer vision, deep learning, and data management bridges the gap between theory and real-world applications. As Valeo Brain's data director, he optimized data management to unlock its full potential for these technologies. This forward-thinking approach is crucial for maximizing the impact of AI. Prior to Valeo, he made valuable contributions to innovative research projects in computer vision and Augmented Reality at Airbus. Throughout his career, he has consistently translated ideas into tangible solutions. Dr. Perrotton holds a Ph.D. from Telecom ParisTech, preceded by master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from CentraleSupelec and Applied Mathematics from Paul Verlaine - Metz University.

9:30-9:50

Rethinking Data Management To Thrive Within The Complex, Multi-Stakeholder AI Environment

Pia Dreiseitel

Head of Growth Field AI Technologies and Principal Expert AI

Pia Dreiseitel

Head of Growth Field AI Technologies and Principal Expert AI

Continental

About Speaker

Dr. Pia Dreiseitel graduated from Darmstadt University of Technology in Electrical Engineering, Germany. She finished a PhD on Speech Enhancement before she went into the field of Computer Vision, where she worked on X-ray image analysis for the detection of dangerous goods in the aviation industry with Smiths Detection. Since 2017 she is with Continental in the field of Artificial Intelligence. She owned different roles as leader of Computer Vision in the central pre-development and today as responsible for the innovation projects in the area of new AI Technologies within Research and Advance Engineering. Since 2023 she is principal expert Artificial Intelligence for Continental. Her main message is “AI is for everybody” – both in the enterprise environment and in the private life. Currently, her main interest is on self-supervised learning.

9:50-10:50

Panel Disucssion: What Impact Will AI Have on the Automotive Industry by 2030, and How Can We Prepare Today to Capitalize on It?

Olga Khryapchenkova

Lead Product Manager - AI Voice Assistant

Olga Khryapchenkova

Lead Product Manager - AI Voice Assistant

NIO GmbH

About Speaker

Biography: At NIO in Europe, Olga is the Lead Product Manager for conversational AI in the car. With a background in product localization and development, she brings the business needs to the tech team, collaborates with tech and non-tech stakeholders, integrates AI technologies like large language models and natural language processing. With NIO’s commitment to user centricity across the markets, she helps balance innovation and transparency, ensuring AI adds value, while maintaining responsible deployment and efficient AI governance.

11:30-11:50

AI? No AI? Which AI? Picking the Right Use Cases in a Global Automotive Enterprise

Sachin Agrawal

Senior Data Scientist Connected Car

Sachin Agrawal

Senior Data Scientist Connected Car

Mercedes Benz AG

About Speaker

Sachin is a Senior Data Scientist at Mercedes-Benz AG, playing a pivotal role in transforming Mercedes into a data-driven company. He oversees the entire data lifecycle, from vehicle telemetry to cloud integration, and leverages this data to enhance business decisions. By analyzing customer behavior through telemetry data, Sachin ensures that the voice of the customer is at the forefront of designing desirable vehicles. He also contributes to the development of innovative features like the Zero Layer and Routines, which provide customers with personalized experiences. Before his current role, Sachin worked in Finance and Controlling at Mercedes, where he applied cutting-edge time series forecasting techniques to optimize financial planning. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Madras, graduating in 2019. Since then, Sachin has been dedicated to advancing Mercedes' data capabilities and driving its technological evolution.

9:50-10:50

Panel Disucssion: What Impact Will AI Have on the Automotive Industry by 2030, and How Can We Prepare Today to Capitalize on It?

Pawel Bulowski

Generative AI Director

Pawel Bulowski

Generative AI Director

Aptiv

About Speaker

Pawel Bulowski is a Generative AI Director at Aptiv, leading AI transformations in the tech industry. He has extensive experience in AI, data strategy, FinOps, and MLOps, which he gained in managing high-impact AI projects on AWS and Azure. He has also experience in insurance and backing industries. Working in such strongly regulated environemnts taught him the importance of secure and scalable design. As a certified FinOps practitioner, his main focus is not only on the delivery of AI solutions but also on the optimization of cloud spending and maximization of ROI. These skills are critical when it comes to working with LLMs, RAG and generative AI at scale in corporate environments. He enjoys translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights, bridging technology and business strategy and modernizing business processes with AI.

16:20-16:40

Using Gen AI At Scale To Maximise Value From Corporate Knowledge In A Safe And Secure Manner

Gabriele Pieraccini

Chief Technology Officer

Gabriele Pieraccini

Chief Technology Officer

ART SpA

About Speaker

Gabriele Pieraccini recently joint ART SpA as Chief Technology Officer. Prior to ART, Gabriele has built a solid and wide range of experience working for recognized worldwide market leaders in the automotive and high-tech sectors, where he has held important positions in national and international companies managing top notch multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. During his career, Gabriele has always launched worldwide innovative features and products and led his teams through complex transformations needed to stay competitive in a technological environment that constantly changes at increasing speed. Gabriele built his extensively international experience working in Germany for both Bosch Engineering and Bosch, and in the USA for Apple. In Italy Gabriele worked for two Italian excellences like Ferrari Formula 1 and Lamborghini. His broad and deep perspective on working internationally and with multicultural teams, has further strengthened his belief that diversity, and the possibility of working in an inclusive environment, are the keys to build high performance teams able to deliver excellent products to their customers.

9:50-10:50

Panel Disucssion: What Impact Will AI Have on the Automotive Industry by 2030, and How Can We Prepare Today to Capitalize on It?

Julia Flament-Wallin

Software Engineering Manager Autonomous Driving

Julia Flament-Wallin

Software Engineering Manager Autonomous Driving

TomTom

About Speaker

Julia Flament-Wallin is a passionate Software Engineering Manager in the Location Technology space, with more than a decade of industry experience at the intersection of Applied AI and Software Engineering – Research and Development. She leads Feature and Tooling teams at TomTom in their quest towards an HD Map at Scale. As a sought-after speaker, she has delivered compelling talks on the intersection of AI and Software development, as well as Engineering Leadership and Management. Julia's expertise and dynamic presentation style make her sessions both informative and inspiring, leaving audiences with valuable insights into mapping, or questioning how we might improve our engineering practices.

14:40-15:00

AI-powered maps: Enhancing scalability and real-time updates for autonomous driving.

Levent Ekiz

Program Director

Levent Ekiz

Program Director

Wipro Engineering

About Speaker

Levent Ekiz is a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in cutting-edge technologies and leadership roles. For more than a decade, he has held key leadership positions at BMW, where he led international teams in developing advanced automotive solutions. Levant has extensive expertise in autonomous driving and vehicle teleoperation, having served as Head of GNSS Autonomous Driving, Head of Autonomous Driving Demos, and Team Lead for Teleoperation and Motion Control. He has also played a pivotal role as a Product Owner for Battery Pack development, managing complex projects for global customers.

15:50-16:20

How Is AI Changing Automotive’s Vision Of The Software Defined Vehicle?

Lena Jones

Advisory Global Enterprise Architect

Lena Jones

Advisory Global Enterprise Architect

Dell Technologies

About Speaker

Lena Jones is a seasoned IT professional with 15+ years of experience in various consulting and presales roles. She has built a robust career around her passion for emerging technologies and her dedication to help customers achieve their full potential and drive business transformation. Currently, she serves as an Advisory Global Enterprise Architect at Dell Technologies where she focuses on the company's largest customers in the automotive industry. Her expertise and strategic vision have been instrumental in guiding these clients through complex technological landscapes, ensuring they stay ahead of industry trends and maintain a competitive edge.

15:50-16:20

How Is AI Changing Automotive’s Vision Of The Software Defined Vehicle?

Soren Halskov Nissen

CEO

Soren Halskov Nissen

CEO

Yaak

About Speaker

Søren has a long background in the field of autonomous vehicle and sensor development. With Yaak, Søren explores the exciting convergence of robotics and autonomous vehicles, and the advent of spatial intelligence, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of autonomous systems.

11:50-12:10

New Challenges When Developing End-to-End Models

Moderator Professor Saber Fallah

Professor of Safe AI and Autonomy, CAV-Lab

Moderator Professor Saber Fallah

Professor of Safe AI and Autonomy, CAV-Lab

University of Surrey

About Moderator

Dr Saber Fallah is Professor of Safe AI and Autonomy and the Director of the Connected Autonomous Vehicle Research Lab (CAV-Lab) at the University of Surrey, where he leads a team of academic scholars, researchers, and CAV experts whose research has contributed to the state-of-the-art research in the areas of CAVs in the UK and globally through its collaborative projects delivered in partnership with international companies. The focus of Dr Fallah’s research is on safe and trustworthy AI-enabled autonomous driving for the mass deployment of CAVs. Dr Fallah is the recipient of 2019 Guildford Innovation Award in Emerging Technologies category.

9:50-10:50

Panel Disucssion: What Impact Will AI Have on the Automotive Industry by 2030, and How Can We Prepare Today to Capitalize on It?

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