ETAS Connections 2026

The opening keynote highlights a decisive shift: the software-defined vehicle is no longer just a vision — it is moving into industrial reality and series production. Customer expectations for seamless, evolving functions are becoming key competitive advantages. This requires a technological foundation to develop and scale software safely and efficiently. Bosch and ETAS will show how compelling customer value and strong enablement capabilities come together to turn SDV from vision into volume reality.​

Speakers: Christoph Hartung, Head of Mobility Technology​ at Robert Bosch GmbH​ and Mariella Minutolo, President at ETAS GmbH.

The main panel "AI in the Driver's Seat: From Vision to Volume" will explore scaling automotive AI from pilot projects to mass production. The discussion will focus on the requirements for this transition, such as robust data strategies and scalable architectures, while ensuring safety and reliability. Industry leaders will identify which AI applications are ready for the mass market and how to industrialize them, examining the impact on vehicle architecture and business models.

Join us for a compelling conversation with Mariella Minutolo - Christoph Hartung, Head of Mobility Technology​ at Robert, Bernd Wagner, CSO at Schwarz Digits and John Bogema, Senior Manager at Ford.

The closing panel “The Moment of Delivery: Turning Our Promise into Reality with Eclipse S-CORE​” marks the industry's shift from discussing the Software-Defined Vehicle to delivering it. Representatives from ETAS, Bosch, Mercedes-Benz, the Eclipse Foundation, and others will discuss how the Eclipse S-CORE initiative is turning collaboration into concrete results. The conversation will explore the progress, lessons learned, and next steps toward production-ready software, emphasizing that the moment for implementation is now.

In addition, we invite you to experience the energy as experts delve into compelling topics through dynamic presentations and thought-provoking panel discussions. Join us to explore new perspectives, gain valuable insights, and connect with some of the brightest minds in the field. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be inspired.