Automotive AI Conference
Strategizing for Action in the Age of AI and Connected Vehicles
Hosted by Element, 3000 University Dr, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
April 22nd, 2025, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Registration Fee: $150 Control Click on Payment Link: https://square.link/u/oEVEjDRC
Note: Seating is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Participants will receive a copy of Dr. Alhaddi’s book: Monarch: Resilience through Evolution, A book on Strategy Across the Industry Lifecycle
Overview
The Strategizing for Action in the Age of AI and Connected Vehicles conference is designed for automotive executives, AI strategists, technology leaders, and regulatory experts navigating the transformative intersection of artificial intelligence, vehicle connectivity, certification, and compliance. This high-impact event will feature thought-provoking discussions on the strategic, operational, and
Agenda
8:30 AM – Registration & Networking Coffee
Check-in, meet industry peers, and engage in early discussions over light refreshments.
Element experts available to discuss advancements in vehicle validation, certification, and compliance.
9:00 – Welcome and Opening Remarks – Scott McCormick
9:15 AM – Opening Keynote: AI & Connected Vehicles – Strategizing for Resilience in a Digital Era
Speaker: Dr. Hanan Alhaddi
Abstract: AI is reshaping how the automotive industry builds, operates, and regulates connected vehicles. This keynote will explore the strategic imperative of resilience in the face of technological disruption, regulatory changes, and shifting business models.
Key Takeaways:
Understand how AI is redefining the connected vehicle landscape, from predictive analytics to compliance frameworks.
Gain insights into strategic resilience frameworks for managing AI-driven transformation in automotive businesses.
Learn how automakers can balance innovation, safety, and regulatory adherence in AI-powered vehicle connectivity.
10:00 AM – Panel: The AI-Powered Future of Connected Vehicles – Development, Regulation & Testing
Moderator: Scott McCormick
Panelists:
Stan Schneider, CEO, Real Time Innovations (RTI)- Software, Data, and the Future of Automotive: Lessons from 1M Road EVs
Dr. Mike Pinelas, Microtech Ventures- Automotive AI Startups: Emerging Technologies and Applications
· Abstract: AI-driven vehicle connectivity is advancing real-time decision-making, predictive maintenance, and cybersecurity. This panel will explore the strategic, ethical, and operational challenges of AI in connected mobility, with a focus on testing, validation, and compliance.
Key Takeaways:
Learn about AI’s role in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, predictive analytics, and OTA (over-the-air) updates.
Understand how AI can enhance cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory compliance, and industry testing standards.
Learn how to enable AI through intelligent data flow throughout the vehicle
Gain insights into how certification and testing processes must evolve to validate AI-driven automotive innovations.
10:45 AM – Coffee Break & Networking
11:00 AM – Fireside Chat – Strategizing for AI in the Automotive Industry: Avoiding the Risks of AI Washing
· Speaker: Dr. Alhaddi
· About: As AI becomes a core pillar of automotive innovation, many companies are quick to claim AI adoption without a clear strategic roadmap or business alignment—leading to AI washing. AI washing occurs when organizations overstate or misrepresent their AI capabilities, failing to translate AI investments into real business impact, operational efficiencies, or product differentiation. This fireside chat, featuring Dr. Hanan Alhaddi and an industry executive, will provide an in-depth discussion on how automotive leaders can develop a well-defined AI strategy, integrate AI authentically into their business plans, and ensure AI implementation delivers measurable value, drawing insights from her book Monarch: Resilience Through Evolution.
· Key Takeaways:
1. Understand the dangers of AI washing in the automotive industry and how companies can avoid misleading AI adoption claims.
2. Learn how to develop a structured AI strategy that aligns AI initiatives with corporate goals, product development, and business growth.
3. Gain insights from real-world case studies on AI deployment and best practices for integrating AI into business plans without over-promising capabilities.
11:30 AM – The CVTA’s Automotive AI Committee Panel
· Rob Minton, Head of Connected Carr Business Development of Geotab to speak on:
a. How we have made AI customer-friendly. Earlier this year we launched Geotab ACE, where fleets can now use natural language (you don't need to be a data scientist, just ask a question) to significantly reduce the time taken to gain insights, access customized data analysis that are tailored to their specific needs, and get more value out of their connected vehicles.
· Dr. Robert Yandrofski - Architectural Considerations for Automotive AI Cloud Infrastructure
· Dr. Mark Crawford, Founder, CTO Flex - “From Simulation to Reality: Generative AI in Scenario-Based Testing”
12:15 PM – Networking Lunch
1:15 PM – Strategic Roundtable: Connected Vehicle AI – Profitability vs. Risk in a Data-Driven World
Moderated by: Scott McCormick
Panelists: Dr. Amir Sayegh, Geotab Industry experts from OEMs, AI tech firms (TBA)
Abstract: AI-generated vehicle data, predictive analytics, and real-time connectivity are powerful business tools—but they also pose security, ethical, and compliance challenges. This session will bring together executives to debate the strategic trade-offs between monetization, cybersecurity, and regulatory obligations.
Key Takeaways:
Gain a deeper understanding of AI-driven business models and monetization strategies.
Learn how OEMs can use AI to mitigate cybersecurity risks in connected vehicle ecosystems.
Develop cross-industry collaboration insights for balancing AI’s potential with compliance demands.
2:00 PM – Chuck Brokish, Green Hills Software - Automotive AI Considerations for Safety & Security,
2:30 PM - Afternoon Networking Break
2:45 – Element’s Role: Element will provide insights on how AI is influencing the future of vehicle testing, validation, and certification, ensuring compliance in AI-powered connectivity systems.
3:15 PM Closing Keynote: The Future of the Car in the AI Era
· Speaker: Scott McCormick
· Abstract: The automotive industry is at an inflection point where AI is no longer a futuristic concept but a present-day force shaping the development, functionality, and lifecycle of vehicles. From AI-powered predictive analytics and automated quality assurance to data-driven decision-making in manufacturing and after sales, AI is redefining what it means to design, produce, and manage the modern automobile.
· Key Takeaways:
· Understand AI’s role in shaping the future of the automobile, from engineering and production to connectivity and safety features.
· Explore the strategic risks of AI adoption in vehicle development, including compliance challenges, cybersecurity risks, and public trust concerns.
· Gain insights into the competitive landscape of AI-driven automotive advancements and how companies can leverage AI to achieve market differentiation, reduce costs, and optimized customer experience.
3:45 – Networking Reception & Book Signing