The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by electrification, software-defined vehicles (SDVs), AI-powered autonomy, and custom silicon innovation. In this session, Tom De Schutter, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Synopsys, explores how automotive leaders can navigate rising system complexity while accelerating innovation, reducing costs, and improving quality.
Learn how digital twins, virtual engineering, and AI-enabled workflows are reshaping the way next-generation vehicles are designed, verified, and validated. The session highlights the growing convergence of semiconductor design, software development, and multi-physics simulation, enabled by the combined strengths of Synopsys and Ansys. Attendees will gain insights into emerging trends in autonomous driving, software-defined architectures, custom automotive silicon, and the critical role of ecosystem collaboration in advancing mobility innovation.
Through real-world examples and industry perspectives, discover how virtual prototypes, hardware-assisted verification, and AI-driven engineering solutions can help automotive and semiconductor teams bring safer, smarter, and more sustainable transportation technologies to market faster.
Tom De Schutter
SVP, Product Management
Synopsys