Transforming Value Creation for Software-Defined Vehicles

Name: Software Defined Vehicle Event - UK Automotive Summit Series
Start: 2026-06-24T04:00:00Z
End: 2026-06-24T04:00:00Z

As Synopsys and Ansys united technologies, automotive engineering is poised for a significant leap forward across simulation, AI and system design.

In this live event, we will show solutions for model-based system engineering, electronics design from chip to system, software development using real-time plant models, and virtual validation of customer features. We will also discuss how Ansys solutions enable OEMs and suppliers to partner to design, validate, and deliver the vision of the SDV.

Date/Time:
June 24, 2026
09:30 AM BST

Venue:
National Automotive Innovation Centre
Lord Bhattacharyya Way
Coventry
CV4 7AL

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Agenda

TIME	SESSION
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM	Introduction to Software Defined Vehicles: Challenges, Implications and Possibilities
09:45 AM - 10:45 AM	Creating the Digital Thread from Silicon to System and vice-versa (Requirements for E/E Architecture to Embedded Software to Virtual Validation) - Christian Schrader, Ansys part of Synopsys
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM	How the Digital Thread Enables Functional Safety and Cybersecurity – Lothar Pfeifer, Ansys part of Synopsys
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM	Networking Break
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM	Virtual Validation of Embedded Systems using Virtual ECU - Nick Pirouet, Synopsys
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM	Customer Presentation TBC
12:45 PM – 13:45 PM	Lunch & Networking
13:45 PM - 14:15 PM	Model-Based Software Development - Christian Schrader & Lothar Pfeifer, Ansys part of Synopsys
14:15 PM – 14:45 PM	Automating and Sophisticating Next‑Generation Automotive Testing with AI - Robert Fey, Synopsys
14:45 PM – 15:15 PM	Closing Remarks, Next Steps & Driver Simulator Tour (optional)

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Venue Information

Conference Venue

National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC)
Lord Bhattacharyya Way
Coventry
CV4 7A

Directions & Parking

By Car: The NAIC is located on the University of Warwick campus, south-west of Coventry just off the A45.
Parking can be found on the University of Warwick campus nearby and uses the APCOA Connect app.

By Train: The closest railway station to NAIC is Coventry, around 5 miles away.

By Air: Birmingham Airport is the nearest airport and is less than a 20-minute drive from the NAIC

Will recordings be available on-demand?

Selected approved presentations will be available to attendees approximately 2 weeks after the event has concluded.