Ahmed AbuTabl

Ahmed AbuTabl

Engineering Director - Head of Global Software Engineering - Body Control FORVIA HELLA

Ahmed AbuTabl is a Global Engineering Director experienced in leading large-scale, cross-cultural organizations at top Automotive Tier 1 suppliers. He focuses on strategic industry transformations, leveraging deep technical expertise in Autonomous Driving and Software Defined Vehicles. He holds an MBA from ESMT Berlin.

Autonomous Vehicles Online 2026 Agenda

2:00 PM Panel Discussion: How AI and SDV Architectures Are Enabling Next Generation Scalable L3, L3+ and L4 Autonomy

AI and software-defined architectures are redefining what’s possible in autonomous mobility. This session explores the key technological shifts enabling safer, smarter, and more scalable autonomous systems.

Topics include:

  • Advancing from Level 2 assistance to scalable Level 3/4 autonomy with more human-like driving behaviour
  • Emerging generative AI applications inside the vehicle
  • The industry-wide transition to centralised and zonal architectures to support complex, software-driven features
  • The role of V2X communication in enhancing safety, efficiency, and situational awareness