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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

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

Edouard Da Silva is the Vice President of Cockpit of the Future at FORVIA, leading advancements in connected in-cabin experiences and holistic Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions. With over 15 years of expertise in product innovation, he has played a pivotal role in shaping next-generation vehicle interiors. Prior to his current role, he led the globalRead more

Moritz Neukirchner is Senior Director of Strategic Product Management for SDV at Elektrobit. Moritz is passionate about shaping the software revolution in Automotive towards truly software-defined vehicles. As architectural lead for Elektrobit’s Classic and Adaptive AUTOSAR product lines, Moritz has previously shaped technological shifts in automotive such as bringing the first high-performance controller with AdaptiveRead more

Experienced in automotive systems and software engineering with a strong background in AD&ADAS, electronic systems, and project management. Skilled in standards and regulations such as AUTOSAR, functional safety (ISO26262), Vehicle Cybersecurity ISO 21434, and SAE J3061, including R155, R156, R79, and ALKS R157. Currently working in Volvo Cars AD & ADAS Platform Design – CameraRead more

With over a decade of experience in design and engineering, Manu is a Senior Interaction Designer focused on autonomous driving at Volvo Cars. His work spans creating intuitive ride experiences for urban air travel at KISKA to shape BMW’s vision for electric mobility at Designworks. With a background in industrial design and network engineering, ManuRead more

Sara Storm is a seasoned UX strategist with extensive experience in designing intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for complex systems. As the Senior UX Strategist for the HMI Platform at Zeekr Technology Europe, she specializes in creating seamless and engaging user experiences in the automotive industry. Sara’s career has been dedicated to understanding customers, starting asRead more

Lars Brünn is the Senior Manager at Bosch Engineering and is responsible for all car multimedia projects. For more than 20 years active in automotive engineering he started in 2009 with the development of in-vehicle infotainment products. The portfolio ranges from mobile Apps, displays, instrument clusters and head units to the cockpit integration platform asRead more

Eleonora Scherl is a Senior Product Manager for AWS Automotive based out of Germany. Before joining AWS, Eleonora worked for 13 years at Volkswagen Group. With a background in Logistics- and Supply Chain Management, she transitioned into a software technology-driven environment, delivering support in- and around the vehicle software solutions. She works with and acrossRead more