On August 27, 2025, at 16:00 CEST, join Elektor Editor Brian Tristam Williams for an exclusive Elektor Engineering Insights live session about Software-Defined Vehicles with Dr. Dirk Slama, Vice President Partner Ecosystems at Bosch and Chairman of the digital.auto initiative.

In this in-depth conversation, we’ll explore how the automotive industry is evolving toward a software-first development model, and what this means for engineers, manufacturers, and innovators worldwide.
    Which aspect of the “Software-Defined Vehicle” evolution interests you the most?

    Date & Time: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 – 16:00 CEST
    Speakers: Dr. Dirk Slama (Bosch & digital.auto), Brian Tristam Williams (Elektor)
    Giveaway: CrowBot BOLT Smart Robot Car Kit
    Register now: Elektor Engineering Insights #55 – The Software-Defined Vehicle

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    What to Expect

    Dr. Slama will share insights from Bosch and digital.auto’s real-world projects, providing a rare behind-the-scenes look at how connected, intelligent vehicles are designed and brought to market.


    Key topics include:

    • The architecture and strategy behind software-defined vehicles (SDVs)
    • How shift-left development and virtualization can dramatically reduce time-to-market
    • The growing role of AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) in modern automotive systems
    • Lessons learned from Bosch and digital.auto that engineers can apply today
    • Live Q&A session – get your questions answered in real time


    Exclusive Giveaway

    All registered attendees will have the chance to win a CrowBot BOLT – Smart Robot Car Kit (ESP32-based, open source). The kit includes integrated sensors, a joystick, and 16 guided lessons for hands-on learning in Arduino, MicroPython, and graphical programming with Letscode.


    FAQ

    1. What is a software-defined vehicle (SDV)?
      An SDV is a car whose features and functions are primarily enabled and updated via software, allowing manufacturers to add capabilities, fix issues, and improve performance over the vehicle’s lifetime without hardware changes.
    2. Who should attend this event?
      Automotive engineers, embedded systems developers, IoT specialists, and anyone interested in the future of connected, autonomous, and intelligent vehicles.
    3. What is the digital.auto initiative?
      digital.auto is a collaborative industry effort led by Bosch to accelerate the development of SDVs using modular architectures, open standards, and virtual development environments.
    4. Will the session be recorded?
      Yes, registered participants will receive a link to the on-demand recording after the live event.