Agenda
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |