Join TÜV Rheinland for a dynamic and enlightening Lunch and Learn seminar hosted by Automation Alley, as we delve into the latest advancements and regulatory insights shaping the automotive industry's future, particularly in AI, functional safety, and cybersecurity
Whether you’re addressing challenges in safety certifications, implementing robust cybersecurity protocols, or aligning with compliance frameworks, this event will equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed in today’s competitive landscape.
Who Should Attend:
Manufacturers, automation professionals, compliance officers, and leaders in the autonomous solutions space.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of functional safety and cybersecurity!
10:00 am-10:30 am: Check-in and Refreshments
10:30 am-11:00 am: Presentation, Manuel Diez
Title: Automotive Regulation Trends in Asia
After the adoption of the UN ECE R155/156/157 Regulations for the Homologation of Road Vehicles by many countries worldwide, the OEMs, Tier1 and Tier2 of the automotive industry got a new regulatory impulse to boost their approaches to topics like Cybersecurity Management Systems, Software Updates, Supply Chain Safety and Security and of course, Artificial Intelligence.
In such a competitive world, some countries have nevertheless started their own Verification, Audit and Certification programs, which must be observed when exporting any goods there.
This session will focus on the current standards and programs around Asia, implications for the manufacturers in the USA, issues and potential solutions.
Bio: Manuel Diez is the Global Field Coordinator for 2 fields within TÜV Rheinland and lives in Berlin, Germany. Originally from Valladolid, Spain, Manuel is a Master Engineer in Electronics and Automation by the University of Valladolid. After 4 years in the automotive Industry in Spain (FICOSA, SEAT), he joined the TIC Industry with TÜV Rheinland in Spain and then in Germany for the last 15 years, with a brief stint at a Construction Company in Germany as Managing Director.
11:00 am-11:30 am: Presentation, Bodo Seifert
Title: Functional Safety in Artificial Intelligence Systems based on ISO TR 5469
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are on the forefront of the development of autonomous vehicles and robots because they can handle perception and control tasks as well or better than humans. It is difficult to address functional safety aspects of AI/ML systems because the algorithms are trained with massive sets of data or may even learn while they are deployed in the field and their internal workings may be opaque. This presentation uses the new ISO TR 5469 Artificial intelligence — Functional safety and AI systems technical report to outline how to classify these systems and build a safety argument through acceptance criteria. The presentation will discuss the desirable properties and then discuss an automotive and an industrial robot example in the ISO TR 5469 context.
Bio: Bodo Seifert is the Senior Automotive Functional Safety Engineer and Practice Lead at TÜV Rheinland, performing functional safety assessments, training engineers and expanding the testing, inspection and certification business. He received his Masters of Sciences in Electrical Engineering from the University GH Siegen in 1994. He has been working in the automotive industry since 1997 for companies like GM, Audi and Stellantis, supporting electronic control unit development and testing processes.
11:30 am-12:00 pm: Presentation, John McDonald
Title: ISO/SAE 21434 From the Trenches
As the rate and complexity of cyberattacks against vehicle environments continues to skyrocket, customers that operate these types of environments are demanding that their vendors take responsibility for the security of the vehicles and supporting components they sell. One of the fastest growing methods for accomplishing this is requiring that vehicles and supporting components have an internationally-recognized cybersecurity certification such as ISO/SAE 21434. Unfortunately, many vendors aren’t very well positioned to quickly integrate a comprehensive and complex cybersecurity capability into their existing product development process, with many lacking the expertise and personnel necessary for a successful implementation. This session will focus on sharing lessons learned from the field regarding implementing an ISO/SAE 21434 compliance program and provide guidance on addressing the most commonly encountered issues.
12:00 pm-1:00 pm: Lunch provided by TUV-Rhineland
1:00 pm-1:30 pm: Presentation, Leonardo Gastmann
Title: Paving the way for Global Market Access
Manufacturers are often required by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to provide components, systems, and entire vehicles that are fully compliant and certified before entering markets. How can manufacturers achieve this from a verification and validation strategy perspective? This presentation introduces TÜV Rheinland's unique approach to preparing and testing for market access globally. It offers solutions based on well-established practices, particularly from the US, to ensure compliance and certification in various countries.
Bio: Leonardo Gastmann has worked as an Industrial Engineer in the automotive industry since 2007 in Quality, Engineering and Business Development in the auto parts’ industry. Since 2016 with TÜV Rheinland, he is responsible for developing Engineering & Type-Approval business with a focus on ADAS and HAV for market access to global markets.
1:30 pm-2:00 pm: Presentation, Sven Nowak
Bio: Sven Nowak is the Head of Cybersecurity and Functional Safety at TÜV Rheinland of North America. He has spent most of his career in functional safety of control systems across various industries, including railways, machinery, and automotive. Starting in the design and development of safety-critical systems, Sven joined the Testing, Inspection and Certification industry in 2004, serving in various technical and managerial roles in Germany, Japan, and Singapore before relocating to the United States in 2019. Prior to joining TÜV Rheinland, Mr. Nowak served as the global head of functional safety. In addition, he led the cybersecurity business in North America and was responsible for driving service innovations focused on new technologies, including advanced analytics.
2:00 pm: Event Concludes
