What to expect at the Automotive Software Strategies Conference 2026 On 19 and 20 May 2026, the Automotive Software Strategies Conference returns to Munich. Industry experts from OEMs, suppliers and technology partners will examine how SDVs, AI-driven development and new software architectures are reshaping the automotive industry. Benjamin Müller
Software-defined vehicles are redefining the industry The shift to software-defined vehicles is fundamentally changing vehicle architectures, development processes and responsibilities. This analysis explores what that means for OEMs and suppliers.
“ADAS is the primary domain to benefit from virtualization at scale” As SDVs push software complexity and validation demands to new levels, development speed becomes a critical bottleneck. Ford’s Cedric Armand explains how virtualization reshapes software delivery, testing and system integration. Benjamin Müller
“The first impact will be visible in SDV program acceleration” The EU–India trade agreement could significantly accelerate software development for European OEMs. Indian software and engineering specialist KPIT, with a strong presence in Europe, assesses the implications. Where the greatest leverage lies is explored in this interview. Dr. Martin Large
The New Realities of Automotive Software Development There are moments in an industry’s evolution when longstanding engineering practices suddenly feel insufficient, even to those who helped define them. Automotive software development is experiencing such a moment today. Andreas Lifvendahl
Speedmasters of Software How can the rapidly growing amount of data in vehicles be processed quickly and securely - and thus create added value? DevOps engineers ensure this. A job that becomes very complex with connected vehicles. Chris Löwer
