Discover What’s Shaping the Future of Automotive Computing
Our 2026 agenda brings together the technologies, architectures and strategic questions defining the next generation of automotive computing.
Expect first-hand insights, technical perspectives and forward-looking discussions spanning AI-ready E/E architectures, virtualization, chiplets, high-performance computing, advanced interconnect technologies and Physical AI.
The Program Is Now Live
– Explore The Agenda Below And Stay Tuned For More Details To Come. View Agenda
– Explore The Agenda Below And Stay Tuned For More Details To Come. View Agenda
What to Expect at ACC 2026
Now that the agenda is live, attendees can look forward to two days of expert insights, in-depth technical discussions and valuable opportunities to exchange ideas with leading professionals from across the automotive computing ecosystem.
- Two days of expert presentations, keynotes and technical insights
- Panel discussions and Q&A sessions with industry experts
- Insights from OEMs, semiconductor companies, technology providers and automotive software specialists
- Access to the accompanying trade exhibition
- Networking opportunities during coffee and lunch breaks
- Evening event with food, drinks and networking on November 18
- Access to on-demand conference content after the event
08:30
30 min
Arrival, Registration & Networking
30 min
09:00
10 min
Welcome & Opening Remarks
10 min
09:10
30 min
Keynote: AI in Motion: Reinventing the In-Car Experience with Generative AI
30 min
Architecture Evolution
EE Architectures ready for AI
- From assistant to intelligence — the shift happening inside the vehicle
- On-device & Cloud AI: architecting for real-world constraints in Automotive
- Turning data into personalization at scale
- What it takes to bring production-grade AI to millions of drivers
09:40
30 min
Physical AI & Functional Integration – EE-Architectures for future SDVs
30 min
Architecture Evolution
EE Architectures ready for AI
- Functional partitionings enabling scalable software architectures
- EdgeAI capabilities supporting Physical AI implementations
10:10
30 min
Horizon - Agentic Innovation Platform for SDV Development
30 min
Architecture Evolution
Intelligence for Development Performance
10:40
25 min
From Code to Competitive Edge
25 min
Architecture Evolution
Intelligence for Development Performance
- SDV – Disrupting the supply chain
- Making the right choices - ownership, control and open source
- Delivering maximum value with minimum cost
11:05
5 min
Audience Q&A with the Speakers
5 min
Intelligence for Development Performance
11:10
35 min
Refreshment Break & Networking
35 min
11:45
25 min
AUTOSAR Efficiency Templates
25 min
Architecture Evolution
Intelligence for Development Performance
12:10
25 min
Functional Twins for Closed Loop Sytem Development within Entire ECU Lifecycle
25 min
Virtualization and Simulation Powered by AI
- Functional twins enable realistic ECU behavior including PCB functionality up to virtual connector
- Based on proven virtualization technologies for industrial and automotive systems
- Shift Left - faster development cycles, higher scalability, reduced risk and cost
12:35
25 min
From Code to Car: Cloud-Based MCU Prototyping and Virtual eFuses
25 min
Virtualization and Simulation Powered by AI
- Use virtual MCUs and virtual eFuses to validate ECU and power-system concepts earlier in the development cycle.
- Embed virtual platforms into existing V-cycle and DevOps processes without disrupting established engineering practices.
- Observe virtual MCU and v-eFuse behavior through a live demo that illustrates protection mechanisms before hardware exists.
13:00
5 min
Audience Q&A with the Speakers
5 min
13:05
1 h
5 min
Networking Lunch with Industry Peers
1 h
5 min
14:10
5 min
14:15
25 min
Continuous Virtual Vehicle Development – Connecting AI, Simulation and Verification across the Automotive Engineering Lifecycle
25 min
Virtualization and Simulation Powered by AI
- Continuous virtual development across the engineering lifecycle
- Reduce testing effort through simulation-driven verification
- Increase software quality and development speed
14:40
25 min
Accelerating AI in the Vehicle through AI in the Development Process
25 min
Virtualization and Simulation Powered by AI
15:05
10 min
Redefining AI Driven Autonomous Mobility
10 min
Virtualization and Simulation Powered by AI
15:15
30 min
Refreshment Break & Networking
30 min
15:45
15 min
Executive Fireside Chat: Perspectives from Volkswagen
15 min
Virtualization and Simulation Powered by AI
16:00
40 min
Panel Discussion
40 min
Virtualization and Simulation Powered by AI
16:40
20 min
The Ubitium Universal RISC-V Architecture and the Software Support to Develop Applications for the Automotive Domain
20 min
Virtualization and Simulation Powered by AI
- How are applications executed using best possible parallelism
- How the software design works for this
17:00
10 min
17:10
End of Conference Day 1
18:00