Conference 2026 themes

Developing the autonomous vehicle

The 2026 conference draws together over 80 expert speakers from all aspects of autonomous mobility. Topics will focus on Software, AI & SDV Architecture, Safe Autonomous Deployment, Simulation, Scenarios & Virtual Validation, as well as Standards, Regulation & System-Level Interoperability. If the future of ADAS and autonomous vehicle development impacts your business, this is a must-attend conference.

As the program builds, you will be able to find updated details of all streams across the three day conference below.

Software, AI & SDV Architecture

Building, securing, and scaling the brains of autonomous vehicles

Refined Sub-topics:

End-to-end vs modular SDV development — what’s winning?
Next-generation perception & decision-making stacks
Machine learning pipelines, data governance & data-centric AI
OTA updates, cybersecurity, and protecting safety-critical software
AI verification, continuous validation & software quality assurance
Role of middleware, open standards, and cross-domain architectures

Safe Autonomous Deployment

From pilots to production: proving safety and earning public trust

Refined Sub-topics:

Global deployment strategies (OEMs, fleets, robotaxi operators, AV startups)
Transitioning from prototypes → scalable commercial services
Real-world risk reduction, redundancy & fail-operational design
Public trust, communication, and human acceptance strategies
Scaling operations: mapping, localization, fleet management
Regulatory hurdles in real-world deployment scenarios

Simulation, Scenarios & Virtual Validation

Mastering simulation for faster, safer ADAS & AV development

Refined Sub-topics:

Latest advancements in scenario generation, ODD modeling & edge-case discovery
Digital twins: city-scale vs component-level fidelity
Blending virtual + physical: SIL, HIL, VIL & on-road harmonisation
Massive-scale simulation for AI training and validation
Test track innovations & hybrid testing methodologies
Results and insights from leading AV/ADAS validation projects and consortiums

Standards, Regulation & System-Level Interoperability

Navigating the rules, aligning the ecosystem, enabling safe automation

Refined Sub-topics:

Global regulatory updates shaping automated mobility (UN, EU, US, China)
Harmonising standards: ISO, SOTIF, NCAP, cybersecurity frameworks
Cross-industry interoperability: sensors, infrastructure, V2X
Homologation pathways for L2+ to L4 systems
Certification of AI-driven functions and software-defined systems
Collaboration between OEMs, suppliers, regulators & infrastructure operators