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Mike is recognised as a global authority on human factors and safety. He has 30 years’ experience developing and delivering technology and policy solutions to improve safety across all modes of transport. He joined Seeing Machines in 2014 following an academic career as a Professor in Human Factors at the Monash University Accident Research CentreRead more

Laurent Nicolas is UX&HMI Senior Fellow at Stellantis and Head of the French UX cross-functional platform. With a double background in engineering (product design) and human factors and ergonomics (PhD), Laurent has over 25 years of experience in driving innovation and developing automotive user experiences through the design of automotive cockpits, driving assistances, infotainment systems,Read more

Harsha started his career in developing firmware for Gaming Systems, and since then has worked on designing middleware for large casinos, game servers, 2D/3D game engines for slot machines, progressive games, etc. In the past couple of years, he has led teams in developing complete media players, HW/SW design, 3D embedded Graphics for Dashboard ClustersRead more

Samuel Wijk is an Experience Designer specializing in human-machine interaction, sound branding, and multimodal design. With a background spanning sales, leadership, and user experience, he brings a unique perspective on how technology, human behavior, and brand identity intersect. As HMI Chief Designer at Lynk & Co, Samuel has played a key role in developing innovativeRead 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

Detlef Wilke has spent nearly 25 years in the automotive industry, focusing on Driver Monitoring Systems and Interior Sensing AI. As Vice President of Innovation & Strategic Partnerships at Smart Eye, he leads efforts in vision, audio, and behavioral AI, developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance road safety and in-cabin experiences. His expertise includes cabin monitoring,Read more

With a strong passion for the automotive sector and the user experience combined with a high work commitment, I am excited to grow every day and build my career as a UX Designer Lead. In my fast-growing career, I have been working towards the goal of creating the best vehicle user experience, touching on differentRead more

With over a decade of experience in automotive electronics and innovation, Benedikt is currently the Innovation Lead Engineer for Sensing Systems at Marelli. His expertise spans cross-functional system design, product planning, and advanced HMI solutions, with a focus on integrating multimodal sensing into intelligent vehicle platforms. Benedikt began his career in hardware and LED lightingRead more

Harsha started his career in developing firmware for Gaming Systems, and since then has worked on designing middleware for large casinos, game servers, 2D/3D game engines for slot machines, progressive games, etc. In the past couple of years, he has led teams in developing complete media players, HW/SW design, 3D embedded Graphics for Dashboard ClustersRead more

Pedro Da Silva Coutinho de Almeida is the Head of the Department of Development Occupant Restraint Safety Systems, Steering Wheel, In Cabin Monitoring (EKSR) at Volkswagen AG. He has more than 25 years of professional experience, working in various engineering and management positions in the automotive industry.Read more