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 Day 1 Program Is Now Live
– Explore The Agenda Below And Stay Tuned For More To Come. View Agenda
– Explore The Agenda Below And Stay Tuned For More To Come. View Agenda
What to Expect at ACC 2026
Now that the Day 1 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
To be announced shortly
30 min
Architecture Evolution
EE Architectures ready for AI
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
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
16:20
40 min
Panel Discussion
40 min
Virtualization and Simulation Powered by AI
17:00
10 min
17:10
End of Conference Day 1
18:00