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 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
09:00
5 min
09:05
20 min
To be announced shortly
20 min
The Future of Automotive Computing
09:25
25 min
From Automotive to Autonomous, Building the High Performance Brain
25 min
The Future of Automotive Computing
Chiplets
- How chiplets change how we build high end autonomous system
- Creating the Airbus of semiconductors
- What is still missing at this point
09:50
25 min
System-Level UCIe Compliance in Heterogeneous Automotive Chiplets
25 min
The Future of Automotive Computing
Chiplets
10:15
25 min
A Customizable Chiplet Reference Platform: Accelerating the Development of Scalable Compute SoCs
25 min
The Future of Automotive Computing
Chiplets
- Standards-based interoperability for automotive-grade chiplets
- Automotive-ready safety and security foundation
- Enables faster time-to-market for next-generation vehicle electronics
10:40
10 min
Audience Q&A with the Speakers
10 min
Chiplets
10:50
30 min
Refreshment Break & Networking
30 min
11:20
25 min
From Promise to Practice: Paving the Path to Chiplet-Based Central Compute
25 min
The Future of Automotive Computing
Chiplets
- Unlocking scalable custom silicon with chiplets
- Overcoming the challenges of automotive chiplet adoption through ecosystem collaboration
- Combining Socionext’s semiconductor and packaging expertise with a strong ecosystem
11:45
25 min
EU CHASSIS Project
25 min
The Future of Automotive Computing
Chiplets
12:10
35 min
Panel Discussion
35 min
The Future of Automotive Computing
Chiplets
12:45
1 h
10 min
Networking Lunch with Industry Peers
1 h
10 min
13:55
5 min
Welcome to the Final Conference Sessions
5 min
The Future of Automotive Computing
InterConnect
14:00
25 min
Integrated Graphene Photonics as Optical PCIe for Zonal Backbone and Optical Interconnect for Chiplets
25 min
The Future of Automotive Computing
InterConnect
- Why centralized compute and Physical AI demand a new optical interconnect architecture
- IGP: Enabling automotive-grade, CMOS-compatible optical interconnects for scalable high-speed data transmission
- The impact of optical interconnects on EMC, wiring complexity, system scalability, and future Physical AI architectures
14:25
25 min
SparkLink Short Range Wireless Technology and its Automotive Use Case 360º Surround View Camera System
25 min
The Future of Automotive Computing
InterConnect
- Introduction to the Short-Range Wireless Communications Technology SparkLink (a.k.a. NearLink)
- Technology Ecosystem: International SparkLink Wireless Short-Range Communication Alliance (iSLA)
- Automotive Use Case: 360º Surround View Wireless Camera System based on SparkLink
14:50
25 min
Accelerating Deployment of Physical AI with ISP Virtualization Model
25 min
Physical AI
- Tackling L2++ testing challenges with end-to-end virtual testing
- How the get the best from an ISP in modern E2E AI AD architectures
15:15
25 min
When Hardware Learns: The Next Era of Automotive Innovation
25 min
Physical AI
- AI Agents That Design, Validate, and Optimize Vehicle Electronics
- Scaling Hardware Complexity with World Models for Physical Systems
15:40
20 min
From Humanoids to the Highway: What Physical AI Means for the Automotive Industry
20 min
Physical AI
16:00
5 min
16:05