Automotive IQ Announces the 15th Annual Automotive Functional Safety Week 2025

Automotive IQ is proud to announce the 15th Annual Automotive Functional Safety Week, set to take place from 28th April to 30^th April, 2025, at the Hilton Munich City in Munich, Germany.

As the automotive industry continues to evolve with advancements in technology, the importance of functional safety has never been more critical. This year’s conference will focus on the maturation of ISO 26262 standards and the emerging challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in functional safety. Discussions will delve into the implications of the forthcoming ISO/PAS 8800 standard, addressing topics such as AI model training, explainability, and compliance with existing safety frameworks.

The event will also explore the growing significance of Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF) in the context of AI integration and the ongoing efforts to harmonize safety and security measures. With vehicle and system complexities at unprecedented levels, attendees will engage in dialogues on handling safety cases, ensuring the safety of autonomous vehicles (ISO/TS 5083), predictive maintenance, and cybersecurity for safety-critical systems.

Automotive Functional Safety Week 2025 will feature three days of expert-led discussions, technical presentations, and unparalleled networking opportunities. The conference will host an exceptional lineup of speakers, including:

• Franck Galtié, Functional Safety Fellow, Central Technology Office, NXP Semiconductors
• Riccardo Vincelli, Director of the Functional Safety Competence Center, Renesas Electronics
• Delphine Kervarec-Vicq, Product Safety Director, Valeo
• Jofin George, Functional Safety Manager, Schaeffler AG
• Claudio D’eramo, Functional Safety Engineer, Iveco Group
• Milad Hasanvand, Lead of Product Safety Unit, TomTom
• Abhash Das, Safety Expert, ZF Group
• Swagat Sukumar Sahoo, Functional Safety Manager, Scania Group
• Thomas Kirschbaum, Senior Expert System Safety, Bosch
• Andrew Raftry, Principal Engineer Functional Safety, Lotus Cars
• Frank Kirschke-Biller, Director – Head of ESZ – E/E PMT, Compliance, Product Safety, Volkswagen AG
• Helen Monkhouse, Chief Engineer – Functional Safety, HORIBA MIRA
• Danilo da Costa Ribeiro, System Safety Manager, Continental

“Kiera Jansen has prepared an amazing agenda, filled with automotive safety experts and a variety of domains to be addressed, including ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ISO/PAS 8800 and ISO/TS 5083, during the conference makes this the most comprehensive event on safety for automotive. – Franck Galtié, Functional Safety Fellow, NXP Semiconductors”

For more information and to register for the event, please visit the official event page: Click here to view the website

Event Highlights: 

• Date: 28th – 30th April, 2025

• Location: Hilton Munich City, Germany

• Focus Areas: ISO/PAS 8800 standards, safety in AI, ISO 26262, AI model training

• Led by 30+ functional safety experts from companies including Renesas Electronics, Volkswagen AG, Valeo, Iveco Group, Lotus Cars, Scania Group, Bosch, ZF Group, Infineon Technologies AG & more.

• Networking Opportunities with leading OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers

For more information on the event agenda, speakers, or to register, visit or contact Automotive IQ at enquire@automotive-iq.com.

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