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AutoTech 2026

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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40Voices

8Underwriters

30Exhibitors

55On the bill · sessions

53Companies · in total

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The Voices

Programmed at AutoTech, in alphabetical order.

Abdul Salam Abdul Karim

Lead ADAS Platform Hardware Systems Engineer · Ford Motor Company

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

Chandra Krishnamurthy

BorgWarner

Charlie Cross

Vice President – Chief Module Engineer · Stellantis

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

— and 18 more, by name unsung —

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Underwritten By

The houses behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.

The Autoware Foundation

THE AUTOWARE FOUNDATION

Volvo North America

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The Programme

Selected from 55 sessions on the bill.

10:00am - 10:45am
Morning Networking Break
10:45am - 10:50am
Chairpersons Opening Remarks
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
Driving Intelligence: Connected Vehicles, Edge AI, and the Future of Customer Experience
Sapphire & Ruby
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

Intermission

Part the Second · For the Buyer

What does it mean when 53 companies show up — and 7 bet on three roles at once?

“53 companies. seven 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

7All threespeak · spons · exh

2Sponsoringsponsor only

26Exhibitingexhibitor only

18Speakingspeaker only

The Triple-Threat

Stellantis·AT&T Business·BorgWarner·THE AUTOWARE FOUNDATION·Daimler Truck North America·Polaris·Rivian

№ 02Fig. 02 — The Voices, by Seniority

68% of the speakers carry senior titles — C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

C-suite38%
Founder / Owner13%
VP-level615%
Director / Head of1743%
Manager / Lead410%
Engineer · IC38%
Marketing / Brand13%
Other roles513%

Of 40 on the bill · classified by free-text title

№ 03Fig. 03 — The Heaviest in the Room

№ 04Fig. 04 — By Tier

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AutoTech 2026

Morning Networking Break

Chairpersons Opening Remarks

Open Q&A with the ADAS & Autonomy Speakers

Zonal Architectures: Challenges, Opportunities, and Accelerating Adoption

Advancing V2X for Smart, Safe City Infrastructure

Driving Intelligence: Connected Vehicles, Edge AI, and the Future of Customer Experience

Enhancing UX with Next-Generation AI Interfaces

Presentation: Automotive Service in the Age of AI

Enabling the Future of Connected Mobility with Satellite-Terrestrial Networks

“53 companies. seven are betting more than once.”