SAE India Bengaluru Section to Host 3rd Software Defined Vehicle Conference 2025

Themed “Architecting Success Through Collaborations in SDV,” the conference will unite industry leaders, engineers, and academia to advance innovation in automotive software and mobility.

Bengaluru, 5 November 2025: The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) India Bengaluru Section is set to host the third edition of the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Conference on November 7, 2025, at The Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru. This year’s theme, “Architecting Success Through Collaborations in SDV,”  highlights the growing importance of cross-industry partnerships in driving innovation and scalability in automotive software systems.

The conference will bring together thought leaders, engineers, researchers, and industry professionals from leading OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and technology companies to discuss the future of software-defined vehicles and their transformative role in mobility.

MathWorks, Schaeffler, Vector, and TVS join as Gold Sponsors, while Elektrobit, IPG, and Aumovio are onboard as Silver Sponsors. RV College of Engineering partners as the Academia Partner, Proinn Consultancy as the Innovation Partner, and IIMBAA (Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Alumni Association) Mobility SiG as the Ecosystem Partner.

The event will feature expert talks, technical sessions, and panel discussions on topics such as software architecture, functional safety, cloud integration, and AI-driven automotive solutions.

“We are proud to see the SDV Conference evolve into one of India’s most anticipated platforms for automotive software innovation. With strong support from industry leaders, we are confident that this edition will foster deeper collaborations to accelerate the SDV transformation,” said Pradeep Chandrasekaran, Chair of the Conference and Management Committee Member, SAE India Bengaluru Section.

The conference will also mark the culmination of the SDV Hackathon 2025, which witnessed participation from talented professionals across the automotive industry who developed innovative solutions in automotive software and system integration.

Rakesh Bidre, Chairman, SAEINDIA Bengaluru Section, shared, “The SDV Hackathon has showcased the immense potential of young engineers to innovate within the evolving automotive ecosystem. We are excited to announce the winners during the conference and celebrate their creativity and technical excellence.”

For more details, agenda, and registration https://events.saeibs.org/sdv