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We are thrilled to welcome Elena Maria Müller is joining us as the Chairman of the conference. Elena brings over 16 years of leadership experience in the automotive industry, with a strong background in Strategy, Business Development, M&A, Innovation, and Corporate Venturing across Europe, the USA, and Greater China. Her deep expertise in the latest EV & Autonomous technologies, combined with her extensive experience as a professional conference host and leadership coach, makes her the perfect choice to lead this year's event. Elena is known for her ability to engage panelists, speakers, and audiences alike, guiding them through lively and insightful discussions. Her profound knowledge of both the automotive and tech industries ensures that she will expertly navigate us through our comprehensive schedule of transformative keynotes and panel discussions. With an Executive Education Degree from Harvard Business School, Elena is equipped with the latest research insights. We are excited to have her on board and look forward to the dynamic energy she will bring to this summit.

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Duong-Van Nguyen is the Deputy CEO, globally in charge of ADAS and AD at VinFast. He is also the representative of VinFast at EU commission. Dr. Nguyen is the pioneer in the field of ADAS/AD with remarkable contributions to the existing products in the market. Thanks to his outstanding expertise, he received 9 Research and Innovation Grants from EU Research Council, including CARAMEL (2019), CPSoSAware (2020), TRUSTEE(2022), BERTHA(2023), and ZEV-UP(2023), AutoTrust(2024), GuideAI (2024) etc. Also he has been elected to be the Senior Member of IEEE, a member of IEEE ITS, and a member of IEEE standard working group P2020. He has served as a member of Technical Program Committee, advisory boards, a conference/workshop organizer, an invited speaker, and a reviewer for a number of journals and conferences. Dr. Nguyen has published 1 book, 1 book chapter, 1 springer interview, 9 patents, 8 journals, and 30+ conference papers

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Clément Nouvel is LiDAR CTO at Valeo Group, leading supplier in the field of Safety and Automated Driving, and market leader in automotive grade LiDAR sensors. Prior to this position, Clément has been acting as Active Safety Business Development Director from 2016 to 2019 and held several positions at Renault-Nissan Alliance from 2003 focused on innovation engineering and project management, based in France and Asia. He is currently in charge of leading Valeo LiDAR product development, a global team including functions ranging from Business Development to Engineering and Technology Partnerships. Clément holds a Master’s degree from both Ecole Polytechnique and Ecole Supérieure d’Electricité, as well as an Executive MBA from INSEAD.

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Miquel is an ADAS product innovation professional with 15+ years background in the sensing space. Lead both engineering teams and business strategy, and managing growth initiatives from the Bay Area with AV players as well as from Germany with established global OEMs.

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Dr. Guido Gehlen is the Director of Connected Car Services & Charging in Europe at Hyundai Connected Mobility. With two decades of experience in the Connected Cars industry, Guido has been at the forefront since the early days of IoT, eCall, and vehicle telematics. Currently, his focus is on pioneering the next generation of connected car services enabled by Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs). These services include on-demand features, in-car payments, in-car entertainment, and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies for both traffic data and energy management. Guido holds a PhD and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University.

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Dr.-Ing. Juergen Dickmann is head of Radar sensors and radar based perception at highly automated driving, DAIMLER AG. In this role he is responsible for all radar projects for the 6th generation of ADAS systems at Mercedes-Benz AG and radar based perception in the cooperation with Nvidia. In his last position, he was in charge of radar and radar perception in the autonomous driving cooperation between Mercedes-Benz AG and Robert Bosch. Before that, he managed the technology transfer process from pre-development into series of all perception sensing (Radar, Laser, Video) and localization technologies for S-Class model BR222. Among others, he held manager positions at DAIMER in Laser-Scanner, Sensor-Fusion and Situation Analysis. He conducted radar research and pre-developments for radar based Pre-Crash and driver assistant systems for all platforms (Passenger cars, Busses, Van, Truck) inside DAIMLER AG. The research achievements of his group can be found in: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Juergen_Dickmann. He received his Diploma degree in electrical engineering from University Duisburg, Germany, in 1984. In 1991 he achieved the Dr.-Ing. degree at Rheinisch Westfaelische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH), Germany. In 1986 he started his career at AEG Research Center, where he did research on III/V-semiconductor processing techniques, mm-Wave device and MMIC-design (up to 120GHz) and fabrication.

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Dr. Ralf Drauz is Managing Director of Clarion Europa, a part of the automotive technology supplier Forvia. He is currently driving the transformation of the automotive industry towards the software-defined vehicle through electronics, software, and systems integration. He is also globally responsible for German OEM customers as well as the Software business development. Ralf has been active in Forvia's management since 2015. Prior to that, he worked in further automotive companies as well as in two consulting firms. He received his doctorate from RWTH Aachen University.

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Gerrit started to work at BMW at 2012. His first topic was the introduction of Ethernet as communication technology. As next step he took over system-architecture for the infotainment domain at BMW until he stepped into the topics of AI and big data in 2018. Since August 2022 he is leading a team at BMW research which targets to create intelligent customer experiences.

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Dr. Flament represents 5GAA, the global cross-industry association for the development of connected and automated cars, where he works as Chief Technology Officer since 2018. Maxime has more than 25 years of experience in mobile networks, connected & automated vehicles, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, and Intelligent Transport Systems. Maxime holds a PhD and MSc in Mobile Communication Systems from Chalmers Technical University, Sweden. He was visiting researcher at Stanford University, CA, USA.

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Lukasz leads the Data Solutions Team at Stellantis, driving data innovations for Connected and Instrumented Vehicle platforms. He brings over 12 years of experience in Data & Analytics, acquired through key roles at Procter & Gamble and Allegro. Lukasz is passionate about delivering high-impact data products that power digital transformation at scale.

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Martin Schleicher has more than 25 years of experience in automotive software business. Martin joined Continental in 2021 as “Head of Software Strategy” within its “Software and Central Technologies” organization, working on the companies strategy for SDV. Before he held various management roles in Elektrobit, including responsibility for company strategy, product and portfolio management, and partnerships. Martin is active in various consortia and associations, such as Eclipse SDV, SOAFEE, AUTOSAR and NDS.

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Dominique brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the table. With a robust academic background in Speech and Dialog Systems, including a PhD from Avignon University in France, Dominique embarked on a mission to revolutionize voice technology integration in the automotive industry. Since 2006, he has been at the forefront of pioneering embedded software production projects for premium OEMs in Germany. Dominique's career trajectory has seen him rise to the position of Product Manager for multimodal HMI products and solutions. Since 2022, he has been leading NIO's efforts in Europe to bring NOMI to life. NOMI embodies NIO's vision of creating the ultimate voice assistant, transforming users' mobility experiences and lifestyle transitions.

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Dr. Benazouz Bradaï is a R&I Director and Master Expert in Autonomous Driving at Valeo. He is leading Autonomous Driving Research and Innovation at Valeo with several major scientific and industrial contributions in ADAS and Autonomous Driving. He holds a PhD degree in Automatic Control in 2007 from Haute Alsace University in France. His expertise and research interest includes multi-sensors fusion, precise localization and mapping and system architecture. He is a member of different professional associations like IEEE, ADASIS Forum, SENSORIS Consortium, SAE and SIA "Société des Ingénieurs de l'Automobile", etc.

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Dix is currently working as the Head of Software Verification and Validation at Iveco Group, where he leads the development of robust testing frameworks to ensure product reliability and compliance with industry standards, particularly in the realm of Battery Electric and FCEV vehicles. With over 17 years of experience across multiple domains, including commercial electric vehicles and automotive embedded systems, Dix manages a global team to streamline software testing operations and advance HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing environments. In his current role, Dix oversees resource allocation, budget management, and the integration of cutting-edge technologies to support testing operations. His expertise in automotive software testing, from initial design to final validation, enables him to implement strategic initiatives that drive continuous improvement in testing practices. Previously, Dix held senior roles at Siemens, Valeo Siemens, and Bosch, where he specialized in software testing for commercial electric vehicles, ADAS camera systems, and inverter technologies. His contributions to test automation and simulation-based validation have been instrumental in driving innovation in automotive V&V processes. Dix is passionate about advancing V&V methodologies and aligning them with the evolving landscape of autonomous technologies. His technical interests include AI-driven testing, software-defined vehicles, and system-level validation to support the safe deployment of autonomous driving systems.

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René Honcak is currently Head of Digital Twin in the Electrified Powertrain Technology division at the ZF Group. In this role, which he has held since January 2024, he leads the development and implementation of digital twins for e-mobility. Previously, he was Manager for Digital Twin for E-Drives at ZF Friedrichshafen AG from September 2022 to December 2023. René Honcak began his professional career as a research assistant at the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich, where he worked from September 2011 to May 2015. He then moved to ASAP Engineering GmbH, where he initially worked as a development engineer and later as a technical project manager and technical project manager. René Honcak holds a Bachelor's degree in Scientific Computing and a Master's degree in Stochastic Engineering. His expertise includes technical project management, modelling and simulation, data analysis and machine learning, agile development and DevOps as well as system and simulation architecture. Through his extensive experience in the automotive and manufacturing industry, René Honcak has been instrumental in optimising development processes and integrating new technologies to improve efficiency and sustainability. His leadership skills and ability to coordinate teams make him a valuable expert in his field.

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Mario De Felice works as a Head of Software Architecture and SDV Software at JLR. He is a PhD in Computer Engineering and Telecommunications on the topic of V2X for safety and infotainment services. Mario started his career in the research industry, then he moved to JLR, where he delivered the infotainment of the year for the Land Rover Defender in 2020. He is now responsible for the SW architecture and SDV Software.

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Having originally studied Computer Science, and then a Masters in Automotive Electronic Engineering, Scott worked at the Dearman Engine Company developing the first Liquid Nitrogen powered engine control system. He then moved to McLaren Applied Technologies where he developed the TAG-320B Single ECU for Formula 1 and leading the Edge Control team. After moving to Lotus, and starting as an Electrical Team lead, he has overseen the transformation of Lotus' capability in the Systems and Software domain with a transition from electrically simple vehicles to Software Defined Vehicles in the development of the Emira sports car. Progressing through the business in leadership roles in ADAS, Software Management and now Head of Systems and Software, he's also had a significant involvement in the development and launch of the Evija electric hyper car. The 4 motor, 2000hp Evija included a significant amount of internally developed software and systems including active aero, vehicle motion control, charging, thermal control and body electronics

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Prashant Gulati has been named CEO of SDVerse effective March 5th, 2024. Prashant has more than two decades of experience launching and leading automotive organizations and is a thought leader in software technology, maximizing the potential of emerging technologies, such as AI, in the automotive industry.

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Ramzi Yakoubi is Head of ADAS, Chassis & E-Mobility from Magna

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Betty Yagis is a UXUI Strategy Manager at Hyundai Connected Mobility, with over 18 years of experience in automotive UXUI design for both serial production and concept cars. She has worked at Stellantis and Continental, focusing on creating innovative, user-centric experiences. Betty’s approach emphasizes a holistic user experience, integrating seamless interactions across hardware, software, and services to enhance the overall mobility experience. She holds a diploma in Media Design, having studied in Mainz and Melbourne, which has fueled her passion for designing enjoyable and connected driving solutions. Dedicated to shaping the future of automotive design, Betty is committed to advancing the next generation of user experiences in mobility.

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Shahar has 21 years of experience in global sales, marketing and business development. Before joining Tactile Mobility, he served as the CEO of HumanEyes Technologies, a VR company with over 70 patents in various 3D fields and Computer Vision. Prior to his tenure at HumanEyes, based in the US, he served as VP Sales & Business Development for Press-sense Inc., a provider of software solutions to the printing industry, VP Sales at Magink Display and CEO of CTV Tech. He began his career in the graphic arts industry as CEO and owner of Hemed Press, a large printing company in Jerusalem. Mr. Bin-Nun holds a B.A in Economics from Tel Aviv University, and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

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