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Is software the engine of the car's future? Join Autocar, Siemens, Volvo and Red Bull Racing now to find out Is software the engine of automotive's future? Autocar has partnered with Siemens to answer that crucial question in a free webinar - with Red Bull Racing and Volvo Cars as special guests. As its role in vehicle development and functionality becomes ever-more important, there are huge questions over what software means for the automotive industry. How can our cars get better after we buy them? What does it mean for vehicle design and development? Is it the most important tool in the Formula 1 pit garage? We've got exactly the right people to answer those questions. Siemens is a technology leader with a significant influence on the mobility sphere, and the firm's head of automotive, battery and mobility, Uday Senapati, joins us alongside top Volvo Cars engineer Rickard Arvidsson and Red Bull Racing's Head of CAD and product lifecycle management Daniel Watkins. Watch here NOW for free Mark Tisshaw, Autocar editor, said: “Throughout our collaboration with Siemens, it has become clear just how deeply connected the company is to the automotive industry and how influential its relationships are at every level. “We are thrilled to partner with Siemens to tell the stories of the industry's most impressive individuals and companies at this year's Autocar Awards ceremony and to hear how the company's insights and expertise are shaping the future of the car in our upcoming webinar.” Meet the panellists Rickard Arvidsson Rickard is a seasoned engineering leader at Volvo Cars, currently serving as Head of Product Strategy and Architecture on Software Engineering on Volvo Cars. With a deep expertise in sustainable transport technologies, Rickard plays a pivotal role in shaping Volvo's software-driven vehicle architecture and electrified powertrains. Uday Senapati As head of automotive, battery and mobility for the EMEA region at Siemens Advanta, Uday is helping to expand the company's portfolio f consulting and implementation services for the e-mbobility industry. Having worked at General Motors, JLR, Bentley and Group Lotus, he has a wealth of automotive experience that he will leverage in his efforts to establish Siemens as a leading consulting and integration partner for the increasing number of businesses making a strategy shift towards electric mobility. Dan Watkins Dan Watkins has led CAD and PLM at Oracle Red Bull Racing since 2013, playing a key role in shaping the team’s digital engineering infrastructure for car development. With a background spanning both automotive and aerospace, he brings deep expertise in Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and end-to-end lifecycle management — from initial design through to manufacturing — helping to drive innovation and performance at every stage.
Is software the engine of the car's future? Join Autocar, Siemens, Volvo and Red Bull Racing now to find out
Is software the engine of automotive's future? Autocar has partnered with Siemens to answer that crucial question in a free webinar - with Red Bull Racing and Volvo Cars as special guests.
As its role in vehicle development and functionality becomes ever-more important, there are huge questions over what software means for the automotive industry.
How can our cars get better after we buy them? What does it mean for vehicle design and development? Is it the most important tool in the Formula 1 pit garage? We've got exactly the right people to answer those questions.
Siemens is a technology leader with a significant influence on the mobility sphere, and the firm's head of automotive, battery and mobility, Uday Senapati, joins us alongside top Volvo Cars engineer Rickard Arvidsson and Red Bull Racing's Head of CAD and product lifecycle management Daniel Watkins.
Mark Tisshaw, Autocar editor, said: “Throughout our collaboration with Siemens, it has become clear just how deeply connected the company is to the automotive industry and how influential its relationships are at every level.
“We are thrilled to partner with Siemens to tell the stories of the industry's most impressive individuals and companies at this year's Autocar Awards ceremony and to hear how the company's insights and expertise are shaping the future of the car in our upcoming webinar.”
Meet the panellists
Rickard Arvidsson
Rickard is a seasoned engineering leader at Volvo Cars, currently serving as Head of Product Strategy and Architecture on Software Engineering on Volvo Cars. With a deep expertise in sustainable transport technologies, Rickard plays a pivotal role in shaping Volvo's software-driven vehicle architecture and electrified powertrains.
Uday Senapati
As head of automotive, battery and mobility for the EMEA region at Siemens Advanta, Uday is helping to expand the company's portfolio f consulting and implementation services for the e-mbobility industry. Having worked at General Motors, JLR, Bentley and Group Lotus, he has a wealth of automotive experience that he will leverage in his efforts to establish Siemens as a leading consulting and integration partner for the increasing number of businesses making a strategy shift towards electric mobility.
Dan Watkins
Dan Watkins has led CAD and PLM at Oracle Red Bull Racing since 2013, playing a key role in shaping the team’s digital engineering infrastructure for car development. With a background spanning both automotive and aerospace, he brings deep expertise in Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and end-to-end lifecycle management — from initial design through to manufacturing — helping to drive innovation and performance at every stage.
