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.
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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 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

Welcome & Opening of Conference Day 2

Bernhard Rill Bernhard Rill Arm
09:05

To be announced shortly

The Future of Automotive Computing
Martin Tietze Vice President New Technologies Digital Car,
BMW Group
09:25

From Automotive to Autonomous, Building the High Performance Brain

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
Bart Placké, Vice President Automotive at imec and Speaker at Automotive Computing Conference in 2025 Dr. Bart Placklé Senior Vice President Automotive Technologies,
imec
09:50

System-Level UCIe Compliance in Heterogeneous Automotive Chiplets

The Future of Automotive Computing Chiplets
Varun Agrawal Varun Agrawal Director Product Management,
Synopsys
10:15

A Customizable Chiplet Reference Platform: Accelerating the Development of Scalable Compute SoCs

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
Robert Schweiger Group Director Automotive Solutions,
Cadence
10:40

Audience Q&A with the Speakers

Chiplets
10:50

Refreshment Break & Networking

11:20

From Promise to Practice: Paving the Path to Chiplet-Based Central Compute

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
Mustafa Ali Mustafa Ali Director Solution SoC, Cross Segments,
Socionext Europe
11:45

EU CHASSIS Project

The Future of Automotive Computing Chiplets
Thomas Schamm Project Director Chiplets, Engineering Integrated Circuits, Mobility Electronics,
Robert Bosch GmbH
12:10

Panel Discussion

The Future of Automotive Computing Chiplets
12:45

Networking Lunch with Industry Peers

13:55

Welcome to the Final Conference Sessions

The Future of Automotive Computing InterConnect
Dirk Diekhoff Dirk Diekhoff Elektrobit
14:00

Integrated Graphene Photonics as Optical PCIe for Zonal Backbone and Optical Interconnect for Chiplets

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
Dr. Ali Safiei Dr. Ali Safiei Senior Principal Product Management – Automotive, Robotics & Edge,
Black Semiconductor GmbH
14:25

SparkLink Short Range Wireless Technology and its Automotive Use Case 360º Surround View Camera System

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
Dr. Francesc Fons Dr. Francesc Fons Chief Researcher,
Huawei Technologies Duesseldorf GmbH
Jacob Zheng Jacob Zheng CEO,
Eagle Drive Tech (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
14:50

Accelerating Deployment of Physical AI with ISP Virtualization Model

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 
Guilherme Marshall Guilherme Marshall Director GTM EMEA,
ARM
Dr. Omer Rajput CEO,
Covolv
15:15

When Hardware Learns: The Next Era of Automotive Innovation

Physical AI
  • AI Agents That Design, Validate, and Optimize Vehicle Electronics
  • Scaling Hardware Complexity with World Models for Physical Systems
Priyanka Mathikshara Priyanka Mathikshara CEO & Founder,
Voltai
15:40

From Humanoids to the Highway: What Physical AI Means for the Automotive Industry

Physical AI
Georg Olma Senior Director Automotive Solutions Business Development,
NXP
16:00

Day 2 Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks

Dirk Diekhoff Dirk Diekhoff Elektrobit
16:05

Conference Close & Farewell