embedded world 2026: Five high-calibre expert panels shed light on the future of the embedded industry

The embedded world Exhibition&Conference once again offers the international embedded community an outstanding programme of forums. The highlights are five expert panels in which leading figures from the semiconductor, automotive, security and AI industries discuss the most important technological, regulatory and strategic developments.

C Level Insights: Strategic Trends in the Embedded Industry
Tuesday, 10 March, 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Hall 3, Booth 3-611

In the panel discussion “c-level@embedded world”, top managers from leading technology companies will discuss the current challenges and future prospects of the embedded market. This year's participants include executives from AMD, Green Hills Software, Lattice Semiconductor and onsemi. The discussion will be moderated by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Sikora, Chairman of the embedded world Conference.

RISC V in the automotive sector: breakthrough or challenge?
Wednesday, 11 March, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Hall 5, Booth 5-210

The panel discussion “Is RISC V Ready for Automotive? Is Automotive Ready for RISC V?” will focus on how well the open processor architecture RISC V is suited for use in vehicles – and whether the automotive industry is ready to use this technology more widely. Experts from Quintauris, Infineon, SiFive and Siemens EDA will discuss the advantages of RISC V, the technical requirements that are particularly important in cars, and the challenges that exist in terms of security, the software ecosystem and new chip architectures. The panel will be moderated by Andrea Gallo, CEO of RISC V International.

Cyber Resilience Act: Regulation meets practice
Wednesday, 11 March, 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Hall 3, Booth 3-611

The panel discussion “Navigating the EU Cyber Resilience Act: From Policy to Practice” will examine the impact of the CRA on manufacturers of products with digital elements. Experts from the EU Commission, the BSI and CENELEC will discuss requirements such as software bills of materials (SBOM), vulnerability handling, CE conformity and the economic consequences for complex supply chains. The panel will highlight the practical hurdles companies currently face in implementing the CRA – from the financial impact of new development and security processes to the complexity of global supply chains and the challenge of reconciling rapid innovation cycles with strict regulatory requirements. Moderated by Preeti Ohri Khemani, Senior Director CSS SRI, Infineon Technologies.

Cybersecurity for Software Defined Vehicles
Thursday, 12 March, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Hall 5, Booth 5-210

The panel discussion “Emerging Cybersecurity Strategies for Software-Defined Vehicles” will examine how modern software-defined vehicles, with their multitude of connected systems, autonomous functions and cloud-based services, pose new challenges for cybersecurity. Experts from NXP, ARM, Judge Group, Aumovio and Siemens will discuss current security approaches – from hardware root of trust and secure boot mechanisms to the protection of over-the-air updates and AI-supported methods for detecting attacks. The host is Nicholas Glewicz, Vice President of Judge Group.

Embedded Vision & Physical AI: New Hardware for New Possibilities
Thursday, 12 March, 1:30–2:30 p.m. | Hall 3, Booth 3-611

The panel discussion “Embedded Vision on the Rise” will show how modern GPU and NPU architectures and “Physical AI” are accelerating the development of intelligent, autonomous systems. Experts from FRAMOS, Allied Vision, MVTec and Intel will discuss performance requirements, edge AI optimisation, sensor technology, cost efficiency and future fields of application, from robotics to smart devices and industrial automation. The moderator is Anne Wendel, VDMA Robotics + Automation.

About embedded world Exhibition&Conference 2026

embedded world Exhibition&Conference is the global platform and central meeting place for the international embedded community. It offers comprehensive insight into the world of embedded systems – from components and modules to operating systems, hardware and software design, M2M communication and complex system design. The event is characterised by its clear focus on forward-looking technologies and processes and is considered THE must-attend event for developers, system architects, product managers and technical management on an international scale.

The high-quality supporting programme at embedded world brings together expertise at the highest level: the embedded world Conference and the electronic displays Conference offer in-depth knowledge transfer and discussions on current trends and future developments in research and practice. In addition, the exhibitor forums, expert presentations and panels in the exhibition halls contribute significantly to intensive exchange.

Along with the Student Day for aspiring embedded talents, Start-up City as a stage for young, innovative companies, and the #women4ew networking event for women in the embedded systems industry enrich the supporting programme and provide strong impetus for promoting young talent, innovation and community.