2025 Software-Defined Vehicle Conference

This conference brought together leading voices from across the automotive industry to explore the evolving landscape of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Moderated by Bruce Belzowski, the event featured insights from top executives and strategists at companies including PwC Strategy&, Valeo, FEV.io, and ETAS (Bosch). Topics included emerging business models, global SDV strategy trends, technical roadmaps, and the key challenges facing both manufacturers and suppliers as vehicles become increasingly software-driven.

Thank you for your interest in this event. Full presentations and recordings are reserved for our affiliates for one year. In the meantime, explore key insights and highlights below. Full materials will become public in February 2026. 

• Bruce M. Belzowski, Managing Director of Automotive Futures Group

• Tanjeff Schadt, Partner and EMEA Semiconductor Lead at PwC Strategy&

• Martin Gerhardus, Senior Manager at Pwc's Strategy& TMT practice 

• Derek de Bono, Software Defined Vehicle Vice President for Valeo Group

• Rachel Forestier, Marketing Director at Valeo

• Julia Garcia-Trombley, Product Strategist for FEV.io, the Intelligent Mobility, Machinery, and Software division of FEV North America Inc.

• Siamak Moshiri, seasoned sales executive and automotive technology strategist with over 15 years of experience in software-defined vehicles (SDV), ADAS, and e-mobility

• SDVs are becoming the new vehicle standard, enabling software updates, personalized features, and cloud integration — much like a smartphone on wheels

• Collaboration is key across OEMs, suppliers, and tech companies. No one can build an SDV ecosystem alone

• New business models are emerging, including feature subscriptions and ongoing software upgrades that reduce hardware complexity and extend vehicle value

• Global competition is rising, especially from fast-moving Chinese automakers offering high-tech, affordable vehicles that challenge legacy players

• Cybersecurity, talent gaps, and lack of standardization remain major hurdles as the industry shifts to software-first thinking
  
  

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