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As the regulatory landscape evolves, Tyson Benson, Senior Product Cybersecurity Analyst at ZF Group, shares exclusive insight into regulations from the U.S. Department of Commerce and their expected impact on the automotive industry, including compliance timelines. Tyson also emphasises the importance of industry collaboration and staying ahead of regulatory changes.

As the automotive industry shifts towards software-defined vehicles, Partha Goswami, Principal at PG Mobility Analysis (ex-GM), explores the anticipated positive outcomes of this transformation, including faster development cycles and enhanced vehicle performance. He also discusses the incremental progress the industry is making, along with the execution challenges it faces, as well as issues related to connectivity and vehicle security.

In this interview, Apostol Vassilev, Research Manager at NIST, explores the growing role of AI in automotive cybersecurity. Apostol explains how his background in cybersecurity led him to explore AI for automating tasks, eventually focusing on securing AI systems in vehicles. Apostol highlights the cybersecurity risks that AI introduces, particularly in autonomous vehicles, and the importance adopting frameworks to address emerging security risks.

The 2025 agenda delved into the latest business models, use cases from connectivity experts, using connectivity to reach more customers and deliver better customer experiences, address the biggest connected data challenges, and take a look at next-generation connected services, Generative AI technologies, 5G/6G capabilities that are enabling ROI and value-creation opportunities.

Nayuta Yamasaki, Manager - Connected Services Engineering Nissan Technical Centre Europe, shares insights on the diverse range of connected services offered by OEMs, including information services, remote control capabilities, and advanced security features. This interview also explores key areas for future development, including a growing focus on cloud-based solutions and Feature-on-Demand services.

Discussion highlights:

• How OEMs are currently prioritizing the development and integration of connected services in their vehicles.
• The key considerations for deciding between subscription models and one-time payment options for the connected services customer.
• Which baseline connected services are OEMs deciding to monetize, and what factors influence this decision.
  

In this exclusive interview, Suman Sehra, Global VP of Automotive Product/Platform Portfolio Management at HARMAN International, shares insights on the evolution of connected vehicle technology. He discusses recent advancements, key technological challenges, the importance of consumer trust and safety, and the impact of these developments on HARMAN’s revenue streams over the next 5-10 years.