Vector Forum 2026: Intelligent Innovation
Vector Forum 2026: Intelligent Innovation: Systems, Speed, Success
As software complexity and AI integration transform industries, companies face new challenges in delivering reliable, high-quality products faster than ever. Traditional testing approaches often struggle to keep pace with increasing system complexity, emerging technologies, and evolving market demands.
This year’s theme: “Intelligent Innovation: Systems, Speed, Success”
Our focus is on how smarter, data-driven, and automated strategies can help teams optimize quality, reduce risks, and accelerate innovation.
- How can critical defects be detected earlier and prevented from reaching production?
- How can validation and verification speed be increased without compromising safety or reliability?
- What role does AI play in enabling smarter, more efficient testing strategies?
- How can teams focus on the outcomes that truly matter for business success?
Format
- 40-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A
- Insights from global leaders like Bosch, Cummins, Festo, Marelli, Mahindra, Siemens Healthineers, and Yinlun
- Practical strategies to reduce R&D costs, improve system reliability, and accelerate delivery
- Time and Venue: Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 13:00–14:00 CET/CEST – from April onwards
Speaker Details
Intelligent Innovation at Mahindra
Date: 16. April 2026
Speaker: Binoy Paul, Mahindra
Agile Systems Engineering at Bosch
Date: 21. May 2026
Speaker: Philipp Kohlrausch, Bosch eBike Systems
Technology Innovation at Marelli
Date: 18. June 2026
Speaker: Dr.-Ing. Jing Cai, Marelli
A Journey Toward Scalable and Pragmatic Software Processes
Date: 16. July 2026
Speaker: Florian Fetz, Festo SE
Moving Towards Software Defined Systems in Commercial Vehicles
Date: 20. August 2026
Speaker: Neha Kaptan, Cummins
Safety of AI Systems
Date: 17. September 2026
Speaker: Stefan Kriso, Robert Bosch
AI-Enabled Verification and Validation for Embedded E-Control Products
Date: 15. October 2026
Speaker: Yiling Lan, Yinlun
Agile Requirements Engineering in Medical Technology
Date: 19. November 2026
Speaker: Arnold Rudorfer, Bristol Myers Squibb
Time and Venue
When
Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 13:00–14:00 CET/CEST – from April onwards
Time Zones:
07:00 - 08:00 EDT / EST, USA
13:00 - 14:00 CEST / CET, Germany
16:30 - 17:30 IST / 17:30-18:30 IST, India
19:00 - 20:00 CST / 20:00-21:00 CST, China
20:00 - 21:00 KST / 21:00-22:00 KST, Korea
Where
Online – join from your computer
Language
English
Participation
Free for all
Participant Feedback
"The Vector Forum had exciting presentations. Excellent speakers from different industries share their experiences. The question-and-answer session is intense and beneficial, especially in this online format."
- Dr. Joachim Fetzer, Marelli
"With the new digital format I was able to participate at the Vector Forum for the first time. I am really enthusiastic about the excellent organization and the interesting presentations. Great!"
- Dr. Stephan Pech, BASF
"Recommended event for those interested in quality talks and contacts with the relevant experts."
- Lorenz Slansky, Mercedes-Benz
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