In this keynote, Matt Kardel, Vice President & Managing Director, North America for Aptiv Intelligent Systems, will discuss how the industry is moving towards deep contextual intelligence – where the vehicle doesn’t just detect occupants, but understands the full environment both inside and outside the cabin. As connected, software defined systems increasingly sense, think and act in real time, the cabin is becoming an adaptive, personalized environment. By fusing advanced perception with open platforms, purpose-built tools, and a powerful partner ecosystem, automakers can transform the digital cockpit from a passive interface into an active participant – one that anticipates needs, customizes interactions, and dynamically responds to what matters most.

By engineers, for engineers: A technically grounded guide to the rapidly evolving in-cabin technology industry and companies.