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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
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Our Key Discussion Points

  • AI-ready E/E architectures and the evolution of the AI-defined vehicle
  • Generative AI and intelligent in-car experiences
  • AI and agentic engineering for automotive software development
  • SDV development, software ownership and open-source strategies
  • Virtualization, functional twins and continuous virtual vehicle development
  • Cloud-based prototyping, simulation and verification
  • Chiplet architectures for scalable automotive high-performance computing
  • UCIe, RISC-V and next-generation automotive compute platforms
  • High-speed interconnect technologies, integrated photonics and short-range wireless communication
  • Physical AI and AI-driven development for future vehicle hardware and electronics

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
Ingo Martin Ingo Martin Senior Director Automotive Events,
Ultima Media Germany Martin Schleicher Martin Schleicher Independent Consultant,
formerly Continental AG
09:10
30 min

Keynote: AI in Motion: Reinventing the In-Car Experience with Generative AI

30 min
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
Shivam Bahedia Shivam Bahedia Program Manager, Mercedes Benz AI
Mercedes-Benz AG
09:40
30 min

To be announced shortly

30 min
EE Architectures ready for AI
Lars Wemme Senior Vice President ADAS, Chassis & EE Architecture of Automotive Microcontrollers,
Infineon Technologies AG
10:10
30 min

Horizon - Agentic Innovation Platform for SDV Development

30 min
Intelligence for Development Performance
Florian Haubner Florian Haubner Industry Architect Lead, Automotive EMEA,
Google Cloud
10:40
25 min

From Code to Competitive Edge

25 min
Intelligence for Development Performance
  • SDV – Disrupting the supply chain 
  • Making the right choices - ownership, control and open source 
  • Delivering maximum value with minimum cost 
Jens Petersohn Jens Petersohn Executive Director HPC Business,
Elektrobit
11:05
5 min

Audience Q&A with the Speakers

5 min
11:10
35 min

Refreshment Break & Networking

35 min
11:45
25 min

AUTOSAR Efficiency Templates

25 min
Intelligence for Development Performance
Christian Wenzel-Benner Christian Wenzel-Benner Director Training & Coaching,
GLIWA GmbH & Co. KG
12:10
25 min

Functional Twins for Closed Loop Sytem Development within Entire ECU Lifecycle

25 min
  • 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
Torsten Hermann Torsten Hermann Senior Expert Virtualization,
AUMOVIO Germany GmbH
12:35
25 min

From Code to Car: Cloud-Based MCU Prototyping and Virtual eFuses

25 min
  • 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.
Dr. Florian Baumann Dr. Florian Baumann System Technical Expert – SDV,
STMicroelectronics
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

Welcome Back & Opening of the Afternoon Sessions

5 min
Hanno Wolf, Executive Director Business Development Automotive at Synopsys and Conference Chairman at the Automotive Computing Conference in 2025 Hanno Wolff Synopsys
14:15
25 min

Continuous Virtual Vehicle Development – Connecting AI, Simulation and Verification across the Automotive Engineering Lifecycle

25 min
  • Continuous virtual development across the engineering lifecycle
  • Reduce testing effort through simulation-driven verification
  • Increase software quality and development speed
Dr. Raphael Pfeffer Dr. Raphael Pfeffer Head of Corporate Strategy & Business Development,
IPG Automotive GmbH
14:40
25 min

Accelerating AI in the Vehicle through AI in the Development Process

25 min
Ziyu Shen Ziyu Shen Founder, CEO & Board Director,
ECARX Holdings
15:05
10 min

Redefining AI Driven Autonomous Mobility

10 min
Markus Hafkemeyer Markus Hafkemeyer CEO,
Carizon
15:15
30 min

Refreshment Break & Networking

30 min
15:45
15 min

Executive Fireside Chat: Perspectives from Volkswagen

15 min
Markus Blum Volkswagen
16:00
20 min

The Ubitium Universal RISC-V Architecture and the Software Support to Develop Applications for the Automotive Domain

20 min
  • How are applications executed using best possible parallelism
  • How the software design works for this
Prof. Dr. Christian Siemers Prof. Dr. Christian Siemers Chief Engineer Application,
Ubitium GmbH
16:20
40 min

Panel Discussion

40 min
Markus Blum Volkswagen Markus Hafkemeyer Markus Hafkemeyer CEO,
Carizon Dr. Raphael Pfeffer Dr. Raphael Pfeffer Head of Corporate Strategy & Business Development,
IPG Automotive GmbH Ziyu Shen Ziyu Shen Founder, CEO & Board Director,
ECARX Holdings
17:00
10 min

Day 1 Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks

10 min
Hanno Wolf, Executive Director Business Development Automotive at Synopsys and Conference Chairman at the Automotive Computing Conference in 2025 Hanno Wolff Synopsys
17:10

End of Conference Day 1

18:00

Evening Networking Reception with Food & Drinks