Ram Bhandarkar

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Presentation

Panel discussion - Future of virtual engineering

Automotive OEMs and suppliers have been using virtual engineering approaches for product development for over a decade. Virtual engineering is expected to play a broader role in the future with the advent of new technologies such as AI and cloud infrastructure. This panel will share unique insights from leaders who are at the forefront of developing and applying virtual engineering methods at some of the world’s leading automotive companies. First, we will hear from the panelists about the current state of virtual engineering – how virtual engineering is being utilized today, what impact it is having, and what challenges and opportunities it is facing. Next, the panelists will provide outlook into a vision for the future – what new technologies are coming on the horizon, how they will change virtual engineering processes, and what impact they will have on the overall automotive product development process.