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Frank Wippich is the Managing Director of gestigon GmbH – a Valeo company. In his 20+years professional work experiences, he designed, tested and managed automotive infotainment and vision products – from initiation to market launch. Before gestigon / Valeo, Frank has worked internationally for Visteon, Panasonic and Blindsight, a computer vision company bought by Amazon.Read more

With a background and education in computer science and cognitive psychology, Thomas’ work focuses on human-machine interfaces in the field of advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving. For over 17 years Thomas has joined the Ford Motor Company where he gained experience in the fields of HMI, digital experiences, and UX research. Thomas isRead more

Klaus has extensive experience in leading positions in product development and international project management. His foresight, strategic thinking, and a real passion for the product, combined with excellent interpersonal skills to achieve agreed goals together with the team, distinguishes him. He has a high level of commitment, advisory skills, and quality awareness, coupled with specialistRead more

Stéphanie Dabic is a senior expert with a PhD in cognitive science and human factors and over 15 years of experience at Valeo. As Styles & Ergonomics Team Leader, she specializes in UX research, driver monitoring systems, and occupant safety technologies. Her work integrates AI, statistical analysis, and sensory design to enhance user experience andRead more

Ravi is currently a Subject Matter Expert in Motion Perception at Jaguar Land Rover, where he has been advancing the company’s XR and Metaverse initiatives. With a background in applied research and a deep understanding of immersive technologies, he specializes in the intersection of motion perception and virtual environments, particularly within the context of movingRead more

Dr. Aimé Tiadi is a Human Factors Discipline Leader at VALEO and Human Factors Expert, focusing on Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) for detecting driver drowsiness and occupant distraction and unresponsive driving. His work included, leading Human Factor Activities, defining detection algorithms, contributing to automotive RFQs, conducting expert annotations, and correlating algorithm performance with user experience.Read more

Andrea Upmann studied mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen and worked for 14 years in overall vehicle development at Ford-Werke GmbH before her appointment. At RWTH Aachen she is now the Vice Dean for Studies and Teaching in the Aerospace & Automotive Engineering Department. Andrea is also an EU ADAS Core Engineer at Ford-Werke GmbH, workingRead more

Esther Del Portillo Cuartero is a User Experience Researcher at McLaren Automotive, specializing in the development of intuitive and high-performance in-car experiences. With a master’s degree in design engineering from Imperial College London, she brings a strong technical and human-centered design perspective to automotive innovation. Passionate about integrating research into cutting-edge vehicle development, Esther focusesRead more

Danilo holds a bachelor’s degree in Control and Automation Engineering from Universidade de Fortaleza (Brazil) and received his master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the traditional Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA – Brazil) in 2016 after completing a joint program between ITA and the aerospace manufacturer Embraer. At the aerospace industry, he worked at EmbraerRead more

Alfonso specializes in the seamless integration of Electric and Electronic (E/E), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems within the upper body environment of vehicles. Serving as a crucial interface between BiW&Trim development and the evolving trends of digitalization, automation, and electrification in the automotive industry. As the Product Owner ofRead more