Elektor Engineering Insights on Software-Defined Vehicles

On August 27, 2025, Elektor is set to host the 55th edition of its Engineering Insights series, featuring Dr. Dirk Slama, Vice President Partner Ecosystems at Bosch and Chairman of the digital.auto initiative. The live session, moderated by Elektor Editor Brian Tristam Williams, will delve into how the automotive sector is embracing a digital-first development model and the implications for design, safety, and compliance.

Event details: Date: August 27, 2025 Time: 16:00 CEST Registration: Register here for free

Among the topics to be discussed are:

• The architecture and strategy behind software-defined vehicles (SDVs)
• How “shift-left” development and virtualization can shorten time-to-market
• The role of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) in modern automotive systems
• Insights from Bosch and digital.auto’s real-world experience

The session will also feature a live audience Q&A, providing participants with the opportunity to directly engage with Dr. Slama and gain further insights.

As an added incentive, attendees of the event will have the chance to win a CrowBot BOLT Smart Robot Car Kit. This ESP32-based, open-source platform comes equipped with sensors, a joystick, and 16 guided lessons for hands-on experimentation with Arduino, MicroPython, and graphical programming.

Registration: Register here for free