Course number: 01KO137
The international VDI conference "Automotive Data Communication" deals with the current status and future developments of on-board data network architectures in vehicles. You will learn about the advantages of zonal E/E architectures and how to realize high-performance and efficient data transmission with low latency for software-defined vehicles. Discuss with top-class experts from the industry which solutions are target-oriented in the area of conflict between technological progress and economic efficiency, and how you can keep vehicle safety and security in mind.
The on-board network architecture of vehicles is undergoing a fundamental change. Conventional architectures with signal-based communication and physically separate bus systems are to be replaced by zonal E/E architectures. In this, the end devices are not distributed according to their function, but according to their optimal location in the vehicle. In this way, the total length of the wiring harness, which is one of the largest, heaviest and therefore most cost-intensive components in the vehicle, is reduced by up to 50%. In addition, new functions can be implemented in future architectures through updates independently of the bus system and hardware.
The international VDI conference "Automotive Data Communication" will focus on the challenges associated with the development of the on-board data network of the future. Listen to cutting-edge presentations by leading experts from the automotive electronics and software environment. By attending the conference, you will not only be able to follow the technical discourse, but also to actively shape it with your own contributions. The accompanying exhibition informs you about current product trends and offers you the opportunity to find new partners for your projects.
| 09:00 | Registration & welcome coffee |
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| 10:00 | Chair’s welcome and opening address |
I. SDV - Architecture & Development 1 | |
| 10:15 | Virtualization in Vehicle Development: Trends and technologies in the industry and the ecosystem changes
Steffen Krause, Head of Software Defined Vehicle, Capgemini Invent, Germany |
| 10:45 | The Ethernet Ring Approach
Jan Pistulka, Automotive MCU Marketing Manager, STMicroelectronics Applications GmbH, Germany |
| 11:15 | Networking & coffee break |
| 11:45 | Contextualizing SDV Levels in terms of In-Vehicle and Over the Air Communication
Huzaifa Saadat, Senior Product Manager, Elektrobit Automotive GmbH, Germany |
| 12:15 | Enabling SDV in depth for the mechatronic layer
Marco Wierer, Manager Software Development Embedded Software, Vector Informatik GmbH, Germany |
| 12:45 | Lunch |
II. Networking technologies | |
| 14:15 | CAN XL and Radar application
Gregor Sunderdiek, ME-IC/PRM-IP, Productmanager CAN & GTM IP, Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany |
| 14:45 | A modern approach to Automotive Ethernet Switches
Patrice Ancel, Head of In-Vehicle Networking Technologies, BMW Group, Germany & Dr. Lars Völker, Technical Fellow, Technica Engineering GmbH, Germany |
| 15:15 | Time-Sensitive Networking: Standardization vs. Adoption in Real Automotive Implementations
Dr. Christian Boiger, Principal Engineer, Infineon Technologies AG, Germany |
| 15:45 | Networking & coffee break |
| 16:30 | Validating TSN in Software-Defined Vehicle Network Architectures
Robby Gurdan, CTO, TSN Systems GmbH, Germany |
| 17:00 | Panel Discussion |
| 18:00 | End of conference Day One |
Get-togetherAt the end of the first conference day we kindly invite you to use the relaxed and informal atmosphere for in-depth conversations with other participants and speakers. |
| 08:25 | Chair’s welcome |
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III. Data management, Security and Synchronization | |
| 08:30 | The need for global time-synchronization in autonomous SDVs
Christian Liebl, System Architect IVN & Daniel Hopf, Senior Expert High-Speed Data Networks, both: Continental Automotive Technologies GmbH, Germany |
| 09:00 | Resource allocation method for systems with heterogeneous delay intolerant traffic types
Dr. Sami Akin, System Engineering Lead, CARIAD SE, Germany |
| 09:30 | Enhancing the security of automotive applications by utilizing an invehicle TPM as central trust anchor
Christian Plappert, Research Associate - Cyberphysical Systems Security, Fraunhofer SIT | ATHENE, Germany & Antoaneta Kondeva, Connected Secure Systems / System Architect Security, Infineon Technologies AG, Germany |
| 10:00 | Networking & coffee break |
IV. Keynotes | |
| 10:45 | E/E architecture evolution and impact on hardware and data networks
Dr. Richard Dixon, Senior Principal Analyst, E/E & Semiconductor, S&P Global Mobility, Germany |
| 11:15 | The Future of Connected Vehicle Data Governance: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities
Varun Kumar, Senior Industry Product Architect, Amazon Web Services, Germany |
V. SDV - Architecture & Development 2 | |
| 11:45 | LightOpen – a cloud-based lighting customization service for SDVs
Marc Peter, Project Manager, Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA, Germany |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
| 13:15 | Using Simulation in the Development of V2X Applications
Dr. Viktor Lizenberg, Engineer Test Systems & Engineering, IPG Automotive GmbH, Germany; Co-authors: Jürgen Hauenstein & Matthias Mayer, both: CARIAD SE, Germany |
| 13:45 | Impact of the zonal wiring system architecture on automotive data lines
Dr. Johannes Nachtrab, Head of PM/PE Product Group Data Cables, LEONI Kabel GmbH, Germany |
| 14:15 | Where’s the Bottleneck? Streamlining Automotive Data From μC to μP to Cloud and Back
Jannik Müller, Product Lead SDV Solutions, Vector Informatik GmbH, Germany |
| 14:45 | Closing Remarks |
| 15:00 | End of conference |
The VDI conference "Automotive Data Communication 2025" is aimed at specialists and managers from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, semiconductor manufacturers, and cable and connector manufacturers. In particular, it addresses employees in the areas of "In-Vehicle Communication" and "In-Vehicle Networks".
At the end of the first day of the event, a delicious culinary offering awaits you at our evening event. End the day in a relaxed atmosphere and take the opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues, make new contacts and expand your professional network.
Would you like to exchange ideas with leading experts on current and future developments in the field of on-board data networks in vehicles? Are you looking for a top-class event that will inform you about new product trends? Then book your ticket now for the VDI conference "Automotive Data Communication".
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