Driving SDV Innovation: A Systems-to-Silicon Approach
A hands-on, India-aware deep dive into building Software-Defined Vehicles —
from the software V-cycle and system architecture to functional safety,
cybersecurity, virtualization and digital twins.

The Software-Defined Vehicle is reshaping how mobility is engineered — the value
of a modern car increasingly lives in its code. This intensive one-day programme
takes participants across the full SDV lifecycle: the software development V-cycle,
scalable system-to-silicon architecture, integrated functional safety and
cybersecurity, model-based development, embedded testing and virtualization, and
validation through digital twins.

Curated by SAEINDIA Bengaluru Section and
delivered by practising industry experts, with India-aware context and live case
studies throughout.

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Venue Info

Regenta Place, Cunningham Road Bangalore, Park Road, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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9:15 am - 9:30 am

Welcome & Introduction

Opening remarks by Convenor, introduction to the section and the day's objectives.

Madhu Kiran Kovoor Madhu Kiran Kovoor
9:30 am - 9:45 am

Keynote Address

Why the software-defined vehicle is reshaping mobility engineering.

Sameera Damle Sameera Damle
9:45 am - 10:15 am

Software Development V-Cycle

The V-model foundation, and how it's evolving for software-first development.

Krishnan Unny K Krishnan Unny K
10:15 am - 11:00 am

Scalable System Architecture: System to Silicon

Architecting an SDV that scales — from vehicle-level requirements down to silicon.

Pranjal Sharma Pranjal Sharma
11:00 am - 11:30 am

Networking Tea Break

Networking with Industry and Academia Colleagues

11:30 am - 12:45 pm

Integrating FuSa & Cybersecurity in SDVs

Safety and security as design constraints, engineered together rather than bolted on.

Arya Ramesh Arya Ramesh
Madhu Kiran Kovoor Madhu Kiran Kovoor
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm

Industry Case Study

These principles applied in a real programme.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch & Networking

Lunch & Networking

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Model-Based Development for Safety-Critical Software

Models as the source of truth — early verification, code generation, traceability.

Dr. Nithin Rao Dr. Nithin Rao
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Embedded Software Testing & Virtualization

Shifting testing left: validate software without waiting on hardware.

Maitreyee Mordekar Maitreyee Mordekar
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Networking Tea Break

Networking with Industry and Academia Colleagues

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Industry Case Study

A second case study, on development and validation.

4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

Digital Twins & Virtual Validation

Compressing development cycles by validating virtually, before physical prototypes.

Vaman Ashok Shenoy Vaman Ashok Shenoy
5:15 pm - 5:45 pm

Q&A and Wrap-up

Q&A, key takeaways, closing remarks

Speaker

Arya Ramesh

Applications Engineering, Sr Engineer

Krishnan Unny K

Strategic Portfolio Manager - Sales

Madhu Kiran Kovoor

Applications Engineering - Senior Staff Engineer

Maitreyee Mordekar

Application Engineering, Sr Supervisor

Dr. Nithin Rao

Senior Application Engineer

Pranjal Sharma

Senior Supervisor, Model-Based Engineering (MBE)

Sameera Damle

Regional Sales Manager

Vaman Ashok Shenoy

Sr. Product Sales Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

1.What is this programme about?

"Driving SDV Innovation: A Systems-to-Silicon Approach" is a one-day Professional Development Programme by SAEINDIA Bengaluru Section on building Software-Defined Vehicles — covering the full SDV lifecycle from the software V-cycle and system-to-silicon architecture to functional safety, cybersecurity, model-based development, embedded testing/virtualization, and digital twins.

2. When and where is it?

Saturday, 8 August 2026, 09:30–17:45 IST, at Regenta Place, Bengaluru. It's a full-day, in-person programme.

3. Who should attend?

Automotive and embedded software engineers, system/software architects, functional-safety and cybersecurity practitioners, validation and testing engineers, and technical leads/managers working on (or moving into) software-defined vehicle development.

4. Do I need prior experience?

The sessions assume a working familiarity with automotive electronics or embedded software, but each topic starts from fundamentals before going deeper. No specialized prerequisite is required.

5. How do I register?

Register online at https://saeibspdp.org/pdp/sdv-innovation/. Seats are limited, so early registration is recommended.

6. Can my team attend together?

Yes — groups of 5 or more get 10% off when registered together. This is a good fit for teams wanting a shared grounding in SDV engineering. Write to us - contact@saeibspdp.org

7. Who are the speakers?

Eight industry practitioners and leaders across architecture, safety, cybersecurity, and validation, with a keynote by Sameera Damle. The programme is convened by Madhu Kiran Kovoor. Full speaker line-up is on the brochure and registration page.

8.Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, a certificate of participation from SAEINDIA Bengaluru Section will be provided to all attendees.

9. Are meals included?

Lunch, tea/coffee, and networking breaks are included in the registration fee.

10. What should I bring?

Just yourself and a business/photo ID for entry; bring a notebook or laptop if you'd like to take notes.

11. Whom do I contact for questions?

Email contact@saeibspdp.org or call +91 90263 10981

  • Date : August 8, 2026
  • Time : 8:30 am - 6:00 pm (Asia/Calcutta)
  • Venue : Regenta Place, Cunningham Road Bangalore, Park Road, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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