Our Keynote Speakers will delve into the latest advancements in vehicle development and systems integration, examining how these innovations are influencing the future of mobility plus we have talks from industry experts including Andy Birnie of NXP Semiconductors who examines scalable software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms and Stephan Janouch of Green Hills Software emphasising the managerial challenges of SDV implementation.

Full Agenda AM

09:00: 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
10:45: Panel Session:  Automotive or beyond? Hosted by Angela Johnson, VP, Ricardo

Dave Nesbitt, Director, JLR
Jeremy Flann, VP, Green Hills Software
Austen Okonweze, Deputy Director and Joint Head of the Automotive Unit , Department for Business and Trade
Robert Schweiger, Cadence

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 Hannah Dolan, Nexperia
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
Speakers: Paula Palade, AI Ethics Senior Technical Specialist, JLR
Nick Tudor, CEO, D-RisQ Ltd

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: Gareth Richards, Techworks AI
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:Tim Edwards, JLR
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