SDV & Digital Cockpit Summit
Code. Connect. Drive.
Powering the Future of Indian Mobility through Software. Two days with the engineers, architects and leaders building India's software-defined vehicles.
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The 3rd Edition Software Defined Vehicles & Digital Cockpit Summit 2026
SDV Summit is India's flagship software-defined vehicle event, connecting global engineering leaders across architecture, AI and the digital cockpit to accelerate innovation, partnerships and investment shaping the future of Indian mobility.
Powering the Future of Indian Mobility through Software
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Who Speaks at SDV Summit
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Key Focus Themes
Software Architecture in Vehicles
The architecture of software-defined vehicles, including embedded systems, operating systems and middleware.
Cybersecurity in Automotive Software
The challenges and solutions for securing software-defined vehicles against cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
User Experience and HMI
Innovations in user interface design and human-machine interaction that enhance the driving experience and ensure safety and convenience.
Connectivity and V2X Communication
The role of connectivity in enabling vehicle-to-vehicle communication, vehicle-to-infrastructure communication and over-the-air updates.
Autonomous Driving and Artificial Intelligence
The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms in autonomous driving systems and their implications for the future of mobility.
Summit objective
Five goals behind every session
The Summit exists to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange and innovation in the realm of software-defined vehicles.
Knowledge Sharing
Facilitating the sharing of insights, experiences and best practices among industry experts, researchers and practitioners, to disseminate valuable knowledge and promote a deeper understanding of the technological advancements shaping the automotive industry.
Exploration of Emerging Trends
Providing a forum for exploring the latest trends, developments and innovations in software-defined vehicles, from software architecture and cybersecurity to connectivity, autonomous driving and user experience design.
Collaboration Opportunities
Creating opportunities for networking, collaboration and partnership-building among automotive manufacturers, software developers, cybersecurity experts, policymakers and academia.
Policy and Regulatory Dialogue
Facilitating dialogue with government officials, regulatory bodies and policymakers on the policy implications and regulatory frameworks that support innovation, ensure safety and address the challenges of software in vehicles.
Inspiration and Empowerment
Inspiring and empowering participants to embrace innovation, drive technological advancement and shape the future of mobility in India, through thought-provoking presentations and real-world case studies.
The opportunity
$0B
India's software-defined vehicle opportunity, and the road ahead
From chip design to cloud, SDV Summit brings together the OEMs, suppliers and policymakers deciding how India captures this opportunity, across two days of keynotes, panels and fireside conversations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The summit runs across two days, 8–9 October 2026, in Pune.
Automotive engineers and technologists, software developers and architects, cybersecurity professionals, researchers and academics, government officials and policymakers, and anyone building or shaping software-defined vehicles.
Access to all keynotes, panels and fireside chats across both days, networking breaks and lunches, and the Day 1 networking reception. Exact inclusions by pass type are confirmed at registration.
Use the Register page and select "Apply to speak." Our team reviews every submission and will follow up directly if your session fits the programme.
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