Leverage Innovations in SDV & AI Technologies to Innovate Vehicle Architectures, Increase Efficiency & Improve Customer Experience
September 30 - October 2, 2025 | Sheraton Ann Arbor, Michigan
Artificial intelligence is drawing strong interest from all major players in the automotive industry. Whether it is a case of understanding how and where AI can be applied, to how automotive companies can benefit from cutting-edge AI technologies, the industry agrees that AI holds the potential to revolutionize products, processes and manufacturing, offering car manufacturers unprecedented opportunities to innovate and increase efficiency across the entire automotive value chain.
Software-defined vehicles present the largest shift in the automotive industry and are a stepping-stone towards fully autonomous vehicles. There is a strong desire across the automotive industry to make SDVs a reality. OEMs are moving past the theory of SDVs and towards the future re-architecture of their systems, features, and user experiences. Creating enhanced in-vehicle software and user experience are paramount, and the most crucial factors for SDV development moving forward. Additionally, the overall cost of SDV development continues to be a major concern, with OEMs under increasing pressure to reduce costs while ensuring vehicles are kept up-to-date, over-the-air updates are presenting new business opportunities, with additional revenue streams from advanced features and functionalities.
SDV & AI in Automotive USA 2025 will explore these pressing topics, offering practical insights, networking opportunities, and solutions tailored for automotive professionals. Join us in Ann Arbor, Michigan, September 30 – October 2, 2025, don’t miss your chance to stay ahead of the curve!
Software-defined vehicles present the largest shift in the automotive industry and are a stepping-stone towards fully autonomous vehicles. There is a strong desire across the automotive industry to make SDVs a reality. OEMs are moving past the theory of SDVs and towards the future re-architecture of their systems, features, and user experiences. Creating enhanced in-vehicle software and user experience are paramount, and the most crucial factors for SDV development moving forward. Additionally, the overall cost of SDV development continues to be a major concern, with OEMs under increasing pressure to reduce costs while ensuring vehicles are kept up-to-date, over-the-air updates are presenting new business opportunities, with additional revenue streams from advanced features and functionalities.
SDV & AI in Automotive USA 2025 will explore these pressing topics, offering practical insights, networking opportunities, and solutions tailored for automotive professionals. Join us in Ann Arbor, Michigan, September 30 – October 2, 2025, don’t miss your chance to stay ahead of the curve!
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With Thanks To Our 2025 Expert Speakers
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Hemanth Tadepalli
Cybersecurity Compliance SME
May Mobility
Daniel Vilela
Virtual Development Engineering Group Manager
General Motors
Bala Paramasivan
Machine Learning Engineer
Lucid Motors
Sudeep Chavare
Vehicle Optimization Lead - Machine Learning
General Motors
Anindya Saha
Machine Learning Platform Engineer
Zoox
Arsalan Hafiz
Cloud AI Data Engineer & Strategy
Ford Motor Company
Simon Xu
Engineering Group Manager - Vehicle Optimization, Architecture Strategy
General Motors
Ahsan Qamar
Senior Engineering Manager of Systems Engineering, Embedded Platform and MBSE
Ford Motor Company
Ramakrishna Vijayakumar
Product Owner-Steer by Wire
General Motors
Gbenga Ladapo
Data Scientist
Ford Motor Company
Vijay Sanikal
Product Manager - Vehicle Synthetic Data
General Motors
Lakshmi Prasad Bhatta
Manager of CAE
Mahindra Automotive
Christopher Plachetka
AI Engineer/ Software Architect at ADMT by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Volkswagen
James Antony John
Generative AI & Innovation Leader
Nissan Motor Corporation
Tyson Benson
U.S Patent Council
ZF Group
Sadasivam Periyasamy
Principle Security and Privacy Engineer
Continental
Ravidev Chalanti
SOA Software Architect
Aptiv
Saikiran Divakaruni
Head of Engineering – Data Science & AI
ZF
Claudio Fernandes
Director, Engineering
Hitachi Astemo
Augustin Friedel
Senior Manager Mobility Transformation
MHP - A Porsche Company
Sushant Potdar
Senior Software Engineer
Aptiv
Sneha Shetiya
Staff/ Senior Engineer
Torc Robotics
Beatriz Minamy
Internet of things (IoT) - Smart mobility and supply chain practice lead
S&P Global
Ninad Ghike
Product Manager
Aptiv
Sampath Velupula
Principal Machine Learning Engineer
Lucid Motors
Aliasghar Arab
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Robotics and AI
New York University
Nilay Pande
Machine Leaning Engineer
Waymo
Florian Rohde
Managing Partner
IProcess LLC
Cedric Armand
Engineering Group Manager, Virtual Hardware-in-the-Loop
General Motors
Registration Open - Lowest Rates end June 6, 2025
OEM & group discounts available, contact: enquire@automotive.com
Preview of Key Themes at SDV & AI in Automotive USA 2025
SDV Key Themes
- Explore different SDV architecture, where OEMs see developments going, and what challenges they perceive ahead
- Problem-solve current software and electrical issues in vehicles, and methodologies to be considered
- Learn how AI and new technologies are being used to develop SDVs, and optimise & streamline software development lifecycles
- Gain insight into managing cybersecurity challenges when developing software
- Discuss the transition towards open-source software, how it can speed up feature development, and the main challenges with current open-source solutions
AI Key Themes
- Showcasing the use of Generative AI in prototype design & manufacturing
- Successfully implementing AI in manufacturing to make decisions faster & expedite product deployment
- Integrating Generative AI into your workflows to maximize efficiency across the entire automotive value chains
- Explore Generative AI & autonomous vehicle technology
- Explore the top 10 AI cybersecurity vulnerabilities in autonomous vehicles & how to mitigate them
What our Past Attendees Think
The SDV USA event brought together a community of people from various companies with a common goal of defining and/or enabling the future of SW in the automotive market. The relationships made at this event will be utilized throughout the year.
SDV 2024 was a well-managed and timely event - with a balanced mix of prepared presentations from practitioners, live & free-flowing open discussions and several expert panels
I found the information incredibly valuable. The content was thorough, and what I heard from experts in the automotive industry was very applicable, particularly from the OEMs and Tier 1s.
It was an amazing event with a unique setting to learn and share our excitement about one of the most intriguing topics these days for the Automotive community!
It not only illustrated the transformative capabilities of Generative AI but also fostered valuable discussions and connections among industry experts. The insights and collaborations it promoted are testament to its role in driving future innovations in the automotive sector.
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Partha Goswami, Former Professional Fellow of Technology & Trends at General Motors
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