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Tech.AD USA 2026
December 01 - 02, 2026 | Detroit, USA
Imec will be participating in Tech.AD USA 2026, the award-winning global business event series for OEMs, T1s and the whole supplier ecosystem solving technical challenges for vehicle automation L3+. . Join us to learn more on our latest breakthroughs and how to work with imec:
Presentations
- Advancing Automotive Compute Architectures for Next‑Generation ADAS and Automated Driving
December 1st - 14:45 - 15:10
Jim Foresi, Director Automotive Semiconductor R&D Center
As software‑defined mobility accelerates, the demands on in‑vehicle compute platforms continue to expand across sensing, perception, prediction, and control. This presentation offers a high‑level exploration of emerging semiconductor and compute architectural trends shaping the future of advanced driver assistance and automated driving systems. It highlights the shift toward scalable, modular, and power‑efficient designs capable of supporting real‑time decision making and long‑term upgradeability. The session also outlines development challenges unique to automotive requirements, including safety, reliability, and lifecycle robustness. Attendees will gain a balanced understanding of key directions influencing the next generation of intelligent vehicle compute systems. In this presentation, you will learn: Major trends reshaping compute architectures for advanced automotive functions Design principles enabling scalable, efficient platforms for evolving software needs Development challenges and opportunities across the automotive compute lifecycle