

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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |