Highlights of the Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program

Day 1 :

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026

08:30 - 09:30

REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS

09:30 - 09:40

OPENING ADDRESS

09:40 - 10:05

NAVIGATING THE CYBER SECURITY PITFALLS FOR EU PASSENGER CARS

Bodo Seifert

TÜV Rheinland

Providing an overview of R155 scope and its mandatory implementation for new vehicles in the EU from July 2024
Highlighting key agencies and associations involved in automotive cybersecurity standards and regulations
Examining consequences of non-compliance with cybersecurity regulations in the automotive industry
Summarizing relevant cybersecurity standards, including ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 31000, and ISO 21434

10:05 - 10:10

Q&A SESSION ON THE CYBER SECURITY PITFALLS IN AUTOMOTIVE

10:10 - 10:40

SPEED NETWORKING SESSION

Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!

10:40 - 11:00

MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

11:00 - 11:30

PANEL DISCUSSION ON SECURING THE SOFTWARE-DEFINED VEHICLES - CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

What are the dynamics of cyber threat uncertainties in integrated positioning and navigation systems for autonomous vehicles?·
What are the most critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities unique to SDVs?
Given the complexity of AI-based threat analysis in modern vehicles, are standards like ISO/SAE 21434 evolving fast enough?
How are the principles of zero trust applied in the design and operation of SDVs?
What strategies can be implemented to ensure that cyberattacks remain contained within a single vehicle or subsystem?

| The University of Alabama

| VicOne

| Matrickz Inc.

| Aeris

| International Motors LLC

11:30 - 11:55

AUTOMATED ASSURANCE – AI STRATEGIES FOR CYBERSECURITY IN SOFTWARE-DEFINED VEHICLES

Javier Mendoza

AVL Software and Functions

Exploring how the software-defined vehicle is reshaping the cybersecurity risk landscape
Understanding how AI ensures continuous security across the vehicle lifecycle
Discovering proactive and generative AI methods shaping the future of automotive defense

11:55 - 12:00

Q&A SESSION ON AI STRATEGIES FOR SOFTWARE-DEFINED VEHICLE SECURITY

12:00 - 13:30

NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE AUTOMOTIVE CYBERSECURITY EXHIBITION

13:30 - 13:55

AN AUTO ARCHITECTURAL APPROACH FOR SECURE CONNECTIVITY

Wladimir Araujo

Aeris

Learning how a network-anchored architecture strengthens in-vehicle connectivity security
Exploring how this model compares technically and economically to agent and firewall-based setups
Understanding how this approach reduces complexity and lowers operational costs effectively

13:55 - 14:00

Q&A SESSION ON AUTO ARCHITECTURE FOR SECURE CONNECTIVITY

14:00 - 14:25

CYBERSECURITY ASSURANCE CASES USING STRUCTURED ARGUMENTATION

Jeff Joyce

Critical Systems Labs

Building evidence-based arguments to show connected vehicles are secure for automakers
Integrating KPIs and data analytics into assurance cases to help monitor cybersecurity
Supporting decision-making about cybersecurity risks and compliance through assurance cases

14:25 - 14:30

Q&A SESSION ON THE CYBERSECURITY ASSURANCE CASES

14:30 - 15:00

AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

15:00 - 15:25

AI-ENABLED ACCELERATED CYBERSECURITY ENGINEERING IN AUTOMOTIVE

Hasan Akram

Matrickz

Examining how AI is transforming the landscape of engineering in the automotive industry
Accelerating cybersecurity engineering processes with advanced AI technologies
Showcasing case studies of accelerated development cycles and potential risks

15:25 - 15:30

Q&A SESSION ON AI CYBERSECURITY ENGINEERING

15:30 - 15:55

HOW TO MEET GLOBAL SECURITY STANDARDS WHILE REDUCING COST

Andre Weimerskirch

Block Harbor Cybersecurity

Understanding how evolving global cybersecurity regulations are reshaping the automotive industry
Exploring cost-effective strategies for compliance, including AI-driven automation and smart toolchains
Learning how to implement scalable cybersecurity management systems across a vehicle's lifecycle

15:55 - 16:00

Q&A SESSION ON MEETING GLOBAL SECURITY STANDARDS AT A LOWER COST

16:00 - 16:25

SECURING AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS AGAINST 'HARVEST NOW, DECRYPT LATER' ATTACKS

Abdulrahman Yacoob

Valeo

Exploring how harvest now, decrypt later (HNDL) attacks pose long-term risks to connected vehicles
Understanding how threat modeling is evolving to assess quantum-resilient cybersecurity measures
Learning why early post-quantum cryptography (PQC) adoption is crucial for automotive system security

16:25 - 16:30

Q&A SESSION ON SECURING AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS AGAINST HNDL ATTACKS

16:30 - 17:30

NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

Day 2 :

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026

09:00 - 09:30

MORNING REFRESHMENTS

09:30 - 09:40

OPENING ADDRESS

09:40 - 10:05

CYBERSECURITY FOR AUTOMOBILES – RE-INVENTING THE WHEEL?

Nishant Jadhav

Woodside Capital Partners

Examining the key drivers for enhanced user and device security in connected vehicles
Exploring cybersecurity trends mapped to the evolution of autonomous automobiles
Understanding the rapid growth of the automotive cybersecurity market over the next decade

10:05 - 10:10

Q&A SESSION ON RISK-BASED VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

10:10 - 10:35

THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF RISK-BASED VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT

Amadou Kane

VicOne

Learning how focusing on high-risk vulnerabilities helps reduce incidents and cut remediation costs
Exploring strategic approaches like risk scoring and threat intelligence for smarter prioritization
Understanding how continuous monitoring keeps risk management effective and up-to-date

10:35 - 10:40

Q&A SESSION ON RISK-BASED VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

10:40 - 11:00

MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

11:00 - 11:25

CYBER-RESILIENT GNSS-BASED AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE NAVIGATION

Mizanur Rahman

The University of Alabama

Examining the increasing range and complexity of cyber threats targeting GNSS navigation systems
Discussing innovative models that help detect and analyze GNSS spoofing attempts in real time
Exploring practical mitigation approaches to maintain navigation reliability under cyber compromise

11:25 - 11:30

Q&A SESSION ON GNSS-BASED VEHICLE NAVIGATION SECURITY STRATEGIES

11:30 - 11:55

NANO CYBERSECURITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRST RESPONDERS, FLEET, AND TRUCKING

Micki Boland

Check Point Software

Exploring key vulnerabilities of the CAN bus system, with a focus on authentication gaps and risks
Examining the broader challenges around SDV and OTA security, privacy, and operational safety
Presenting a conceptual use case for a vehicle-based cybersecurity device enabling secure data flow

11:55 - 12:00

Q&A SESSION ON NANO CYBERSECURITY USE CASES FOR VEHICLE COMMUNICATION

12:00 - 12:30

RESERVED PRESENTATION

12:30 - 12:45

FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW

12:45 - 14:00

NETWORKING LUNCH

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