DXC Technology

Panel

Designing the AI Experiences of the Future

Kaveri Camire, Gürcan Karakas and Saeed Amidi explore the dynamic collaboration between large corporations and nimble startups, particularly within the automotive sector. It highlights the mutual benefits, where corporations provide scalability and market access, while startups bring innovation and agility. The discussion delves into the transformative impact of AI and automation on the workforce, emphasizing AI's potential to boost productivity and create new job opportunities. The speakers advocate for embracing technological advancements and adapting to change to ensure future growth and competitiveness in a globally shifting economic landscape. They also identify crucial future-proof skills such as execution and relationship building.

Fireside Chat, Topic Deep Dive

Introduction to the Collaboration Buckets and the topic of Data for Circular Business Ecosystems by DXC Technology

Gain insights into Plug and Play's "collaboration buckets," which foster innovation by connecting corporations for joint projects. Understand how they define shared goals and facilitate projects from conception to implementation. Hear from Henrik of DXC Technology about their collaboration bucket, which focuses on digital services for circular business ecosystems. Learn why a circular economy, extending beyond simple recycling, is vital for future competitiveness and how it creates superior business models by maximizing product lifecycles through repair, remanufacturing, and re-commerce. Discover the complexities of a circular economy and the necessity of shared digital services to accelerate and streamline the ecosystem.

Panel

The Software-Defined Vehicle: What’s the Value and Who's Driving?

This panel session explores the shift from hardware-defined to software-defined vehicles, discussing the new challenges and roles emerging for suppliers and software integrators. The panelists, including representatives from DXC Technology, STMicroelectronics, and Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovations, delve into topics such as customer excitement through over-the-air updates, the fundamental role of electronics in the future of software-defined vehicles, and the complexities of integrating software systems among various partners. They emphasize the importance of collaboration, open-source communities, and a "code-first" approach to accelerate software development and drive innovation in the automotive industry.

Pitch Session

Camb.AI - Program Startup Pitch

Daniel from DXC and Eddie Walker from Camb.AI present their in-car, AI-powered, real-time communication solution that translates road signs and conversations across 150 languages. The system combines Camb.AI's speech and translation capabilities with DXC's computer vision and UX design, enabling seamless integration with vehicle systems for live translation and traffic rule explanations.

Pitch Session

GreenMatterAI - Program Startup Pitch

Johannes, co-founder of Green Matter AI, presents their simulation engine, which generates synthetic data for automation tasks like welding inspection. Their method uses 400 parameters to create highly varied, labeled synthetic images of defects, significantly reducing manual labeling errors and costs. He urges companies to act now, noting that competitors in the US and Asia are already advancing with such solutions.

Pilot

Pilot Presentation by Acumino, DXC Technology & Schaeffler

Discover how Acumino, DXC Technology, and Schaeffler are collaborating to advance robotics and AI in production. This presentation showcases their work on challenging problems in manufacturing, particularly the complex task of packaging diverse parts. Learn how they're overcoming the "chicken and egg problem" of robotics data and deployment by focusing on high dexterity and intelligence in systems, driving adoption through clear ROI, and leveraging humanoid capabilities for tasks like complex assembly. The discussion emphasizes the importance of partnerships and a collaborative ecosystem to lead the next industrial revolution.