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Of the Field

AutoTech 2026

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utoTech 2026 is where automotive technology leaders gather to shape the future of digital mobility. The conference focuses on the transformation of the automotive industry driven by software-defined vehicles, electrification, AI, and autonomous systems. Attendees will gain strategic insights, make valuable connections, and explore innovations in connected m…

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31Voices
5Underwriters
30Exhibitors
38On the bill · sessions
51Companies · in total
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The Voices

Programmed at AutoTech, in alphabetical order.
Alex Leonov
Head of Productivity Services · Volvo Group North America
Amit Mehta
Senior Director, Apps & Developer Platforms · Stellantis
Amy Sgrignoli
VP Connected Vehicle Business · Subaru of America
Benjamin Maillard
SVP & Managing Director North America · Free2move
Bhoomika Narasimhan
Safety Software Architect · General Motors
Brian Berg
Vehicle Communications Architect · Polaris
Christian Moran
General Manager, Safety and Security Integrated Services · Ford Motor Company
David Cook
Senior Vice President, Technology · Bosch Mobility, Americas
David Kirsch
Head of CX Technology Strategy · American Honda Motor Company
Gemma Parker
Vice President, Program Management · Lucid Motors
Gulnaaz Afzal
Senior Autonomy Systems Integration Engineer · Rivian
Harini Ganesan
Chief of Staff to co-CEO & COO/ Strategic Operations · Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Hassan Ridha
Cybersecurity Global Verification and Validation Lead · Stellantis
Jim Nichols
Head of Product, Technology & Consumer Offer · Volvo Car Americas
John Schnoes
Vice President of Connected Services Engineering · Nissan Motor Corporation
Klara Oberhollenzer
Head of Software Engineering - Connected Driver, Data & Vehicle Health Services · Daimler Truck North America
Lakshmi Thanayankizil
Product Leader - Connectivity · General Motors
Lobna Karoui
Global Responsible for Analytics Platforms · Stellantis
Luke Blaszczynski
Director of Infotainment & Connected Engineering · Nissan Motor Corporation
Madison Beebe
Director, Software Portfolio Tech Strategy · Ford Motor Company
Mahadevan Vanchiswaran
Principal Software Engineer · Stellantis
Matt Jones
Executive Director, Global Technology Platforms · Ford Motor Company

— and 9 more, by name unsung —

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Underwritten By

The houses behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.
AT&T Business
BorgWarner
Endeavour Technology
The Autoware Foundation
Volvo North America
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The Programme

Selected from 38 sessions on the bill.
  • 10:45am - 11:15am

    Open Q&A with the ADAS & Autonomy Speakers

    Exhibition Networking & Content
  • 10:45am - 11:30am

    Zonal Architectures: Challenges, Opportunities, and Accelerating Adoption

    This session is exclusively for VIP attendees by invitation only.

    VIP Roundtables & Workshops
  • 10:50am - 11:15am

    Advancing V2X for Smart, Safe City Infrastructure

    Crystal & Onyx
  • 10:50am - 11:15am

    Enhancing UX with Next-Generation AI Interfaces

    Sapphire & Ruby
  • 11:15am - 11:30am

    Presentation: Automotive Service in the Age of AI

    Exhibition Networking & Content
  • 11:20am - 11:45am

    Enabling the Future of Connected Mobility with Satellite-Terrestrial Networks

    Crystal & Onyx
  • 11:20am - 11:45am

    From Code to Confidence: Reimagining Automotive Software & V&V in the Era of SDVs and AI

    Sapphire & Ruby
  • 11:30am - 12:15pm

    ADAS & Autonomy Networking Meetup

    Exhibition Networking & Content
  • 11:30am - 12:15pm

    Evolving Business Models: Flexible Leasing Strategies for Connected Cars and EVs

    This session is open to VIP attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

    VIP Roundtables & Workshops
Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

What does it mean when 51 companies show up — and 4 bet on three roles at once?

“51 companies. four are betting more than once.”

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page — cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

№ 01Fig. 01 — Composition of the House
4All threespeak · spons · exh
5Sponsoringsponsor only
26Exhibitingexhibitor only
16Speakingspeaker only

The Triple-Threat

Stellantis·Daimler Truck North America·Polaris·Rivian

№ 02Fig. 02 — The Voices, by Seniority

71% of the speakers carry senior titles — C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite26%
  • Founder / Owner13%
  • VP-level619%
  • Director / Head of1342%
  • Manager / Lead310%
  • Engineer · IC26%
  • Marketing / Brand13%
  • Other roles310%

Of 31 on the bill · classified by free-text title

№ 03Fig. 03 — The Heaviest in the Room
  1. 01StellantisEx5V
  2. 02Ford Motor Company5V
  3. 03AT&T BusinessSp
  4. 04BorgWarnerSp
  5. 05Daimler Truck North AmericaEx1V
  6. 06Endeavour TechnologySp
  7. 07General Motors3V
  8. 08PolarisEx1V
  9. 09RivianEx1V
  10. 10The Autoware FoundationSp
  11. 11Volvo North AmericaSp
  12. 12Alfa RomeoEx
  13. 13ChryslerEx
  14. 14Curtiss MotorcyclesEx
№ 04Fig. 04 — By Tier
unspecified5
100% of 5