An explosion of new technology and discussion
After the great success of the InCabin USA 2024 event and the valuable feedback from our community, we are taking InCabin back to Huntington Place in Detroit, 10th-12th June 2025.
We will be bringing to Detroit an explosion of innovations and discussions centered around in-cabin technologies, focusing on safety, comfort, and convenience for both current and future vehicles. We will be delving into driver and occupant monitoring systems, sensor innovation, AI integration, HMI advancements, acoustics, lighting, cockpit design, and other pivotal elements that shape the automotive experience of tomorrow.

Setting the Stage: Keynotes Exploring the Future of In-Vehicle Tech at InCabin USA 2025
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Reaching Across the Research-Practice Gap at InCabin 2025
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InCabin USA 2025: More Sessions You Won’t Want to Miss
Experts working on in-cabin technologies for safety, comfort and convenience, will take to the InCabin
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Auston Payyappilly
As a seasoned professional in the automotive industry, Auston currently handles Product Management for Cockpit & ADAS ECU/vehicle computers for the North America region. In this role, he actively collaborates with OEMs to integrate cutting-edge technologies and E/E architecture concepts into our products, thereby introducing innovative features that translate into production wins. Responsibilities span platform and product requirements definition, business development, program management, and leadership in the preparation of RFI/RFQ responses and proposals.


Javed Khan
Mr. Javed Khan is the President of Software and Advanced Safety and User Experience, a position he has held at Aptiv since August 2024.
In this role, Mr. Khan is responsible for leading the Advanced Safety and User Experience business unit, the Global Product Organization, and Wind River, a global leader in software for the intelligent edge. The integration of this business portfolio allows his organization to develop – with the extensive use of AI/M – cloud-native scalable software and hardware technologies, enabling the global transition towards software-defined vehicles (SDVs.)
Mr. Khan is known for his ability to develop scalable software platforms and drive innovation and collaboration. He is a recognized speaker on the future of mobility, work, business transformation, sustainability, product development, and technology architectures.
Before joining Aptiv, he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cisco Collaboration, where he oversaw the multi-billion-dollar business that includes the award-winning Webex product portfolio. His leadership was pivotal in modernizing the Webex experience, especially during the global pandemic, which saw significant growth in remote work technologies.
Prior to his tenure at Cisco, Mr. Khan was the Vice President of Enterprise and Consumer Security products at Symantec, where he enhanced security products at scale. He began his career as an engineer at Novell Networks, moving into escalating leadership roles at Symantec.
Mr. Khan holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Loyola University and a Master of Business Administration from the Anderson School of Management at University of California, Los Angeles.


Martin Krantz
Martin Krantz is the CEO and founder of Smart Eye, one of the world’s leading developers of AI-based eye tracking technology and driver monitoring system software. Guided by his vision of bridging the gap between humans and machines, Martin contributes his 25+ years of experience to automotive innovation and a growing number of research projects, leading to new insights and technological advancement. Recognized on Bloomberg’s 2021 list of 50 Global Leaders, Martin is a world renowned expert in eye tracking and its commercial applications.Â


Dr Maureen August
Dr. Maureen August is a Lab Group Manager for General Motors Research and Development. She graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served as an Engineer Officer in the United States Army. She has deployed to Nicaragua for hurricane recovery and commanded a company in Iraq.  After leaving the Army, Maureen worked as a Senior Systems Engineer developing the Joint Test and Evaluation Methodology for Joint Forces Command. Before moving to General Motors, Maureen served as the Director of Curriculum for the Army’s Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Program. In this capacity she was responsible for the education and training of Soldiers across the Army focused on performance, energy management, and resilience. Dr. August was also selected as the Program Manager for the Special Operations Cognitive Enhancement and Performance Program which adopts the principles of sports and performance psychology to provide mental skills training for Special Operations Forces. These skills focused on teaching human biorhythms, sleep science, energy management, attention control and memory improvement. This training was critical for elite Soldiers to remain adaptive and ready during high stress training and deployments.  At General Motors, Maureen has worked in as a human factors expert in Safety, a capture manager for GM Defense, and now works with her team on biosensing, information display, and simulation. Maureen holds an MS in Engineering Management from Missouri S&T, an ME in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia and completed her PhD in Systems and Engineering Management at Texas Tech University.


Dr. Dirk Schulte
Dirk Schulte is R&D Director, Advanced Engineering & Product Platforms for Valeo
BRAIN, responsible for Driving Automation and Interior Experience related research and development activities in North America. He began his career with Valeo in 1999 and
progressed through a variety of positions of increasing responsibility, starting in
powertrain/electrical systems, and now focused on ADAS, driver assistance systems
and cabin interior technologies for comfort and safety. During this time, Dirk spent 10
years in France, and 8 years in Brazil, deepening his understanding of automotive
technology and global customer needs.
Dirk has a passion for vehicle safety systems, automated driving technologies, and
human-machine interface technology that makes driving safer and more enjoyable. He
holds a Doctoral Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Aachen
(RWTH Aachen) in Germany and is based at the Valeo Technical Center in Troy, Mich.


David Mitropoulos-Rundus
Dave’s focus is designing products to fit people. He chooses from a wide range of user research methods to optimize physical, visual, tactile, and auditory user interfaces for automobiles, kiosks, web sites, apps, and production machines. His methods include usability tests, contextual interviews, focus groups, and analysis of published research and data on human capabilities. Based on the need, he conducts research in the lab, remotely, in the field, in cars, in the workplace, and in the homes of consumers. Dave has worked for a broad range of companies which include Hyundai Motor Group, General Motors, Eastman Kodak, Compuware, ForeSee, and Quicken Loans. Dave has also taught UX courses at University of Michigan, College for Creative Studies, Arizona State, and Washtenaw Community College. Dave is the principle of Clear Usability, LLC, offering user experience training, research, and usability evaluation services.

An Agenda for In-cabin Engineers and Specialists in the Pursuit of Innovation
In 2025, InCabin will bring together over 100 of the foremost experts and industry leaders from every corner of the automotive supply chain for an unforgettable experience:
- An extensive agenda across two tracks, expert-led roundtables, and tutorials.
- Brand new Global Innovation Showcase to learn about exciting solutions technology
- A comprehensive exhibition showcasing the latest advancements in the field.
- Access to all the content from our sister event, AutoSens, during the same time at the same venue.
InCabin USA 2025 promises an immersive and technically rich agenda, focussing on discussions and challenges with regulations, safety, convenience and comfort for the driver and passengers.
Topics include:
- Innovations in Cameras and Radar for DMS and OMS
- Biomentric Sensing for Health and Wellness
- UX & HMI
- Integrated Systems, Connectivity and SDVs
- Advanced Safety Features
- Simulation, Testing, and Validation
Schedule of events
June 10th
- 10am - 5pm
Tutorials
- 10:30am - 4:30pm
Exhibitor Setup
- 4:30pm
Exhibition Opens
- 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Roundtable discussions
- 5:40pm - 7pm
Exhibition opens for Welcome Drinks Reception
June 11th
- 8:45am - 6pm
Conference & Exhibition
- 6:15pm - 8pm
Drinks Reception
June 12th
- 9am - 3:30pm
Conference & Exhibition
- 3:30pm - 5pm
Exhibitor Tear down
Partners & Exhibition
From innovative start-ups to industry giants, the InCabin exhibition floor was where our community came together to make key connections over coffee, have critical conversations in our igloo meeting pods, and negotiate new partnerships over drinks at our networking sessions.

Why Attend
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Access to an expert community of over 400 experts and engineers.
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Extensive exhibition with over 40 stands showcasing the latest technology.
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Vehicle demos from the leading Tier 1 and systems companies.
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High quality technical presentations from genuine experts.
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Thought-leader panel discussions that shape the future direction in this sector.
“An excellent opportunity to interact with customers and partners and learn the latest developments.”
The Venue
Huntington Place, Detroit, USA
Huntington Place is one of the largest convention centers in the US, with state-of-the-art technology and facilities. Located in the heart of Detroit, it is the ideal place for our community to come together and shape the future of vehicle perception.
Access to the venue could not be easier for those that are close enough to drive with parking available at Huntington Place Parking Garage next to the venue.Â