Technology on the Move: the Car as the Ultimate Mobile Device June 13, 2012

Over the next few years the computing power of the average car is set to explode.

By 2014, it's predicted automobiles will be in the top three fastest growing areas for connected devices and internet content. The technological potential of our vehicles is set to accelerate rapidly. What can your business do to avoid being left behind?

On June 13, 2012, BABC Northern California is hosting a half-day conference in Silicon Valley to discuss the future growth of automotive technology.

From entertainment and driver assistance systems, to radar, batteries, location applications and the connectivity between cars and mobile devices, our panel of experts will be analyzing a wide range of opportunities for innovation and development.

Not to mention the ultimate computerized vehicle - the self-driving car.

Our speakers will also be putting the spotlight on the present and future investment climate surrounding automotive technologies.

There will be time throughout the afternoon for networking with fellow senior executives.

Keynote
The event will begin with an address from Simon Segars, CEO of ARM Technologies and other industry heavyweights with an introduction to the whole concept of the "Connected Car".

Panel 1: Current Challenges
Our first panel will look at the current technological challenges faced by innovators, moderated by Richard Waters, West Coast Editor of the Financial Times.

Panel 2: Future Opportunities
The second panel will focus on the Future Opportunities opened up by this rapidly expanding sector. Our panel - which is to include Dr Sven Bieker of the Stanford Centre for Automotive Research and Jit Bhattacharya from Mission Motors - will be discussing how the connected car will evolve over the next few years.

The program will end with a Fireside Chat hosted by Gerald Brady of Silicon Valley Bank, discussing the present and future investment climate surrounding automotive technologies.

Official Website: http://babc.chambermaster.com/Events/details/technology-on-the-move