Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) – From Vision to Reality
9:00 AM - 9:55 AMThu
Business Session Panel Session
Scheduled to Speak
Tim Yerdon
Executive Director
SAE Industry Technologies Consortia
John Heinlein
Chief Marketing Officer
Sonatus
Brian Carlson
Principal Consultant, COVESA Ambassador
ClearCatalyst Consulting
Matt Jones
Director of Global Technology Strategy
Ford Motor Company
The Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) has rapidly progressed beyond a theoretical concept. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Tier 1 suppliers, software developers, and engineering service providers are engaging in collaborative efforts to develop next-generation software-centric architectures. These architectures aim to enable a new range of hyper-personalized consumer experiences. To successfully navigate this transition, it is essential to focus on software commercialization, which involves establishing new partnerships, refining product development processes, standardizing common data models, creating scalable software solutions, and generating new revenue streams. This panel will discuss the challenges and collaborative opportunities within the supply chain to address these issues collectively, moving away from the traditional commodity-based approach of the past.