CONNECTED MOBILITY
Powering tomorrow's connected automotive ecosystem
AutoTech recognizes that connectivity serves as the critical foundation powering every breakthrough in modern mobility – from autonomous driving systems to personalized in-vehicle experiences. This content group provides your essential gateway to exploring the transformative opportunities and navigating the complex technical, regulatory, and business challenges that will define our connected automotive future, where seamless integration between vehicles, infrastructure, and digital ecosystems creates unprecedented value for manufacturers, consumers, and society.
Join AutoTech's Connected Mobility track to tackle key challenges in aligning connectivity initiatives with business goals. Strategy professionals will gain insights through sessions on software-defined vehicles, V2X, and smart mobility, while technical experts can explore 6G-V2X, cybersecurity, and testing technologies.
Network with suppliers, technology providers, and automakers through VIP summits and structured matchmaking and explore hands-on demonstrations of connectivity technologies that support both strategic priorities and technical implementation across global automotive operations.
Spotlight Sessions
Emerging Trends in the Connected Car Ecosystem
Speakers:
Steve Bell - Chief Analyst, Digital Mobility, Omdia Automotive
Maite Bezerra - Senior Principal Analyst, Digital Mobility, Omdia Automotive
- What are the key trends driving the automotive industry’s shift toward software-defined vehicles, and how is this transformation impacting the broader value chain?
- How are advancements in connectivity, cloud computing, and edge technologies shaping the future of the connected car ecosystem
- What are the latest developments in user experience, human-machine interfaces, and safety technologies, and how are they influencing the design and functionality of modern vehicles?
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 9:05am - 9:30am EST
Evolving Partnerships with Connectivity and Software Innovations
Speakers:
Tara Vatcher - SVP - Software Architecture & Development, Stellantis
Lakshmi Thanayankizil - Lead Systems Architect - Connectivity, General Motors
Pete Brown - Senior Director of Software Defined Systems Architecture, Karma Automotive
- How are automakers shifting from traditional supplier relationships to strategic marketplaces, and what are the key success factors for implementing connectivity-enabled software architectures?
- What strategies are OEMs using to compete across diverse regulatory environments while balancing rapid innovation with proven engineering practices?
- What new business opportunities and revenue models are emerging from software-defined vehicles, and how should automakers prepare for this transformation?
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST