25+

Speakers

20+

Exhibitors

200+

Attendees*

4

Sessions

* Estimate based on the AESIN Conference 2024

25+

Speakers

20+

Exhibitors

200+

Attendees*

4

Sessions

* Estimate based on the AESIN Conference 2024

Our Latest Sponsors

Keynote
Speakers

Our keynote speakers provide an insight into the current industry trends and challenges. 2024 hosted speakers from JLR, Lotus, the PNDC and Ricardo.

Software Defined
Vehicles

Discover the latest advancements in Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architectures, development, integration and V&V, and the impact it is having on the automotive industry.

Early Career Researchers and
Women in Engineering

We are excited to have the IEEE ITSS Women in Engineering UK and Ireland Chapter join this year’s AESIN conference. Showcasing outstanding young researchers and engineers working to solve real world transport-related challenges.

Power Electronics
& Control Systems

An in-depth session on Power Electronics & Control Systems looking into recent innovations and developments in power and thermal management, control technologies and their applications in the automotive industry.

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Post
Event Meal

Our sit-down evening meals return with a new wave of excitement as we provide space for networking in an informal setting as well as providing our Gold Sponsors an opportunity to share their insights.

Our Speakers

CLICK HERE to find out more about our speakers

Full Agenda AM

08:30: Registration & Coffee in the Exhibition Area
09:30: Welcome & Introduction: Gunny Dhadyalla (AESIN Director) & Prof. Alex Mouzakitis (JLR, AESIN Industry Chair)
09:45: Keynote Speakers: Session host – Angela Johnson, VP, Ricardo
Dave Nesbitt, Director, JLR
Jeremy Flann, VP, Green Hills Software
Austen Okenweze, Department for Business and Trade
11:15: Break
11:45: Software Defined Vehicles – a compelling future: Session host: Brendan Morris, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer, Siemens
Redefining Vehicle Architecture – The Path to Scalable SDV Platforms: Andy Birnie, VP Systems Engineering, NXP Semiconductors
SDV is not a technical problem – it’s a management thing: Stephan Janouch,Director Technical Marketing EMEA, Green Hills Software
Navigating The Foundational Software for Software Defined Vehicle: Leo Hendrawan, Field Application Engineer, QNX
12:15: Panel session: Future of EE architectures, software and control
12:45: Platinum sponsor
13:00: Lunch and Networking

Full Agenda PM

14:00: Masterclass: Cyber Risk Assessment for AV Trials: The SAMS Experience: Siraj Shaikh, Professor in Systems Security , Swansea University
14:30: The conference will now divide into two streams
Stream 1: Perception Sensors for ADAS and AVs: Session host – Prof. Valentina Donzella
Stream 2: ADAS and beyond – towards automation: Session host
15:10: The Streams continue with the second session
Stream 1: Embedding AI and Machine Learning: Session host
Stream 2: Power Systems – deeper perspectives: Session host – Andrew Patterson, Business Director, Silvaco
The conference continues in the main area
16:15: Session: IEEE ITSS UK and Ireland Chapter – Inspire Encourage Engage Empower: Session host: Nagham Saeed, IEEE ITSS UK & Ireland; WIE & Young Professional lead, IEEE UK & Ireland Section Vice Chair, University of West London
Securing UAV Networks: Next-Generation Healthcare: Sana Hafeez, Affiliate, Glasgow University
What 35 Cities’ Road Networks Teach Us About Urban Complexity? Assemgul Kozhabek, Research Associate in Data Science, Ulster University
Evaluating Intrusion Detection Systems in Intelligent Transportation for Secure and Sustainable Mobility: Reem Bashir, Cybersecurity Project Engineer, HORIBA MIRA
16:50: Panel session hosted by Stewart Edmondson, CEO,UKESF
Panellists: Sana Hafeez (Affiliate, Glasgow University, Assemgul Kozhabek (Research Associate in Data Science, Ulster University), Reem Bashir (Cybersecurity Project Engineer , HORIBA MIRA), Nagham Saeed (IEEE ITSS UK & Ireland WIE & Young Professional lead; IEEE UK & Ireland Section Vice Chair ,University of West London), Sarah Casey, NXP
17:10: Conference Closing: Charles Sturman, TechWorks CEO & Gunny Dhadyalla, AESIN Director
17:20: Drinks Reception
18:30-20:00: Dinner

Stream 1 agenda

14:30pm: Perception Sensors for ADAS and Avs
Session host: Prof. Valentina Donzella
LiDAR-like sensing for a fraction of the cost: James Barson, R&D Lead, Calyo
6D Radar Augmenting AI: Kashif Siddiq, CEO, Oxford RF
The Distributed Radar ADAS Revolution: Gary Kerr, Radar Applications Engineer, NXP
15:10pm: Embedding AI and Machine Learning
Session host
Generative AI in Software Development – Driver of Innovation or Security Risk? Bjoern Fallnich, Head of International Software, EDAG Engineering
Qualification of AI/ML systems and interfacing devices: Andrew Banks, Technical Specialist, LDRA
Enhancing ECUs with Tiny AI: James Dickie, UK Sales Director,ETAS

Stream 2 agenda

14:30pm: ADAS and beyond – towards automation
Session host
CERTUS – reducing the cost of ADAS/HAV V&V: William Latham, Project Engineer, HORIBA MIRA
Fifty years of autonomous driving: Dominic Taylor, Director, Consilium
How to survive biggest transformation in automotive history: Elliot Hemes, Managing Director,IPG Automotive
15:10pm: Power Systems – deeper perspectives
Session host: Andrew Patterson, Business Director, Silvaco
The future for fast switching in automotive systems: Geoff Haynes, Owner, Inspirit Ventures Ltd
Power Module Design for Electric Vehicles – Addressing Reliability and Safety: John Phillips, Senior Principal Applications Engineer, Cadence
Not all safety is functional: Alastair Walker, Owner & Consultant, Lorit Consulting

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Tuesday 25th March
6:00pm Pre-conference Civic Reception – Glasgow City Chambers
Wednesday 26th March
8:15am NMI Conference – The Technology & Innovation Centre
Registration & Coffee in the Exhibition Area
Welcome and Keynotes – Main Auditorium
9:00am Welcome & Introduction: Adam Wood, NMI Network Manager
Headline Sponsor Address: Veno Naidoo, Head of Materials Research and Electronics – UK & Ireland, ZEISS
9:10am Welcome to Scotland: Richard Lochhead MSP, Minister for Business, Scottish Government
9:25am UK Government keynote: Lord Vallance, Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation (virtual)
9:30am The power of UK collaboration: Howard Rupprecht, MD, CSconnected
9:40am 2035 – The Deep Tech decade
Session Chair: Professor Edmund Linfield, Chair of THz Electronics, University of Leeds
Future normal: The key technologies of tomorrow:
Giulietta Poltronieri, McKinsey & Company
Imec: Enabling the Next Decade of Semiconductor Research & Innovation
Bruno Jansen, Regional Managing Director, imec Cambridge UK
Chiplets and the changing value chain
Panel Discussion
10:50am Networking break – Exhibition Area
11:30am Emerging technologies and the drive to a smart digital future
Session Chair: John Goodenough, Chair Microelectronic Systems, Sheffield University
Creating new markets through materials innovation
Simon Thomas, CEO, Paragraf
Redefining Industrial Gas Supply & Decarbonisation: Atmospheric Processing for Sustainable Manufacturing
Brendan Cornthwaite, Founder, Universal Atmosphere Processing (UAP)
Sensors, MEMS and applications
Panel Discussion
12:50am Lunch – Exhibition Area
2:10pm Semiconductors, sustainability, and the road to NetZero
Session Chair: Stefan Igerz, VAT Valve
REWIRE – Transforming Next Gen Power Semiconductors to Deliver Net Zero
Alex Oliver, Business Partnerships Lead, REWIRE IKC – University of Bristol
Kathleen Davies, Commercial Director, PNDC
Wide Bandgap Power Semi’s: Key to energy efficient power conversion
David Clark, CTO, Clas-SiC Wafer Fab
Green Semiconductor Manufacturing for the Green Future
Asen Asenov, CEO Semiwise, Professor Glasgow University, Chair GSCM
Panel Discussion
3:30pm Networking break – Exhibition Area
4:10pm Panel Debate: The interconnected world
Session Chair: Charles Sturman, CEO, TechWorks
How is the global supply chain evolving with changes in geo-politics, critical and emerging materials and the increasing need for process and systems collaboration?

Panellists:
Giulietta Poltronieri, Partner, McKinsey & Company
Marine L’Herrou, Global Representative Office Lead, Empire State Development – State of New York
David Clark, CTO, Clas-SiC Wafer Fab
Stewart Edmondson, CEO, UKESF
Chris Bush, DSIT, UK Government

5:15pm Closing remarks: Adam Wood, NMI Network Manager
5:20pm Drinks reception – Exhibition Area

University of Strathclyde
The Technology and Innovation Centre

Developed with industry, for industry

At the Technology & Innovation Centre (TIC) we’re transforming the way academics, business, industry and the public sector work in partnership. We’re working together to find solutions to challenges that matter in areas of economic importance including advanced manufacturing & materials, health & wellbeing, innovation & entrepreneurship, measurement science & enabling technologies and ocean, air & space.

Accommodation
Holiday Inn Leamington Spa

Perfectly positioned just a 15-minute drive from the historic Warwick Castle. Offering free parking and All-Day Dining, the hotel provides easy access to the M40 motorway for trips to Oxford and London. Leamington Spa Station also offers direct trains to both cities.

Mallory Court

A historic hotel nestled between Warwick and Leamington Spa, providing the perfect mix of traditional country house hotel charm, contemporary style and relaxing indulgence.

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Days Inn

Located on the M40 between Junctions 14 and 12 with convenient access to Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Banbury.

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Sponsorship Options

Gold Sponsor

Maximize your conference impact with on-stage banner, speaking opportunities, exhibition booth, extensive visibility…and more!

  • Sponsor mention by the conference host in both opening & closing sessions
  • Option to participate in the conference (speaker or panel session) subject to relevance of content
  • Add a branded item to the NMI goody bag (item to be supplied by sponsor
  • 6ft table in the exhibition hall for demos and marketing material, with extra space for a pop-up display or 2 roller banners
  • Access to power
  • Full Page advert in the electronic Conference Proceedings Booklet
  • Access to power
  • Company logo will feature on the conference website, event promotions, at the event and in printed materials
  • Social Media & Newsletter sponsor announcement
  • Opportunity to provide blog post materials for the NMI website, newsletter social media channels consistent with the conference theme
  • Complimentary delegate tickets for 6 staff, clients & prospects to attend the conference and drinks reception

Silver Sponsor

Increase your brand awareness with an exhibition table, advert in the proceedings, blog posting opportunities and free delegate tickets…and more!

  • Sponsor mention by the conference host in both opening & closing sessions
  • Add a branded item to the NMI goody bag (item to be supplied by sponsor)
  • 6ft table in the exhibition hall for demos and marketing material, with space for a roller banner
  • Access to power
  • Half page advert in the electronic Conference Proceedings Booklet
  • Company logo will feature on the conference website, event promotions, at the event and in printed materials
  • Social Media & Newsletter sponsor announcement
  • Opportunity to provide blog post materials for the NMI website, newsletter & social media channels consistent with the conference theme
  • Complimentary delegate tickets for 4 staff, clients & prospects to attend the conference and drinks reception

Drinks
Sponsor

  • Pre-drinks address to delegates at the end of the conference day
  • Add a branded item to the NMI goody bag (item to be supplied by sponsor)
  • 6ft table in the exhibition hall for demos and marketing material, with space for a roller banner
  • Half page advert in the electronic Conference Proceedings Booklet
  • Company logo will feature on the conference website, event promotions, at the event and in printed materials
  • Social Media & Newsletter sponsor announcement
  • Complimentary delegate tickets for 4 staff, clients & prospects to attend the conference and drinks
  • Receptionthe conference and drinks reception

Lanyard
Sponsor

  • Add a branded item to the NMI goody bag (item to be supplied by sponsor)
  • 6ft table in the exhibition hall for demos and marketing material, with space for a roller banner
  • Branded lanyards with wording of your choice
  • Company logo will feature on the conference website
  • Social Media & Newsletter sponsor announcement
  • Complimentary delegate tickets for 4 staff, clients & prospects to attend the conference and drinks reception

Event Bag
Sponsor

  • Inclusion of marketing materials in event goody bag (items supplied by sponsor)
  • 1.8m tabletop in the exhibition hall with space for one roller banner
  • Event Bag branding on one side (Event details on other side) distributed to each attendee
  • Branding as Event Bag Sponsor on the conference website, marketing campaigns, social media and at the event
  • Social Media & Newsletter sponsor announcement
  • Complimentary passes for 4 staff, clients & prospects to attend the conference and drinks reception

Exhibitor plans

Shell Stand

Our premium Exhibitor package

  • 3x2m shell structure exhibition space with company logo on booth (Headline sponsor gets first choice of booth location )
  • 1 to 2 tables and chairs supplied. Space for own pop-up display and / or roller banners
  • Access to power
  • Company featured in the exhibitor guide and on the NMI website
  • Complimentary delegate tickets for 4 staff, clients & prospects to attend the conference and drinks reception

Full Tabletop

Our great-value standard package

  • 6ft table in the exhibition hall for demos and marketing material, with space for a roller banner
  • Access to power
  • Company featured in the exhibitor guide and on the NMI website
  • Complimentary delegate tickets for 2 staff, clients & prospects to attend the conference and drinks reception

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