Dr. Julian Weber is a leading expert in automotive innovation, digitalization, and future mobility. Since 2023, he has served as the representative for in-car data and automotive cybersecurity at the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). Prior to this role, he spent 25 years at BMW AG in various senior management positions in innovation-related areas such as vehicle data utilization, e-mobility and product strategy. Dr. Weber is also an Adjunct Professor of Automotive Engineering at Clemson University in the US, a published author of books and articles on mobility and vehicle development, and an advisor and advisory board member in the automotive sector.