When Cars Became Software

June 23, 2026
11:30–12:30 (Asia/Shanghai time zone)

About this session

Vehicles are evolving into software-defined systems built around centralized compute, modular architectures and continuous updates. This shift is decoupling hardware and software lifecycles and redistributing value across OEMs, suppliers and technology players. As control moves from distributed components to integrated software stacks, traditional roles across the automotive value chain are being...
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Speakers

EB
Elaine Buckberg
Senior Fellow, Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability
Harvard University
NJ
Ni Jun
Chief Manufacturing Officer
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL)
AB
Anindya Novyan Bakrie
Chairman
Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN)
YF
Yin Fan
Moderator and Producer
YICAI Media Group
ZY
Zhenghua (Jack) Yu
Chief Executive Officer
Motovis

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