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Vector Forum 2021
Software-Driven Innovation not just happens. It demands hard work. Hands-on industry
case studies from Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Siemens Healthineers, Volkswagen, ZF and Vector practically showed across disciplines how to innovate with software.
Vector Forum 2021: Online and Interactive
Over 200 experts from all over the world joined online Vector Forum
Vector Forum: „Software-Driven Innovation”
On 24 June 2021, the 15th Vector Forum successfully aired live. For the second time it was online and interactive with direct Q&A sessions, quiz game for surprise prizes and E-exhibition.
Seven speakers from Daimler, Porsche, Volkswagen, ZF, Siemens Healthineers and Vector shared practical experiences about the topic of Software-Driven Innovation. Two thirds of the registered person actually joined. Over 200 participants from all over the world contributed to the success of the event.
The presentations were completed with a virtual exhibition, in which Vector Consulting Services showcased its solutions in 4 main areas: Transformation, Trust, Technology and Training.
WHITE PAPER
Software-Driven Innovation
Innovation is key to succeed in the new normal. Yet, innovation must be balanced with the ongoing market pressure for competitiveness in terms of cost, quality, and competences. Vector has summarized in this white paper best practices from Vector Forum 2021 and from our recent projects. Hands-on industry case studies from Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Siemens Healthineers, Volkswagen, ZF and Vector show across disciplines how to innovate with software.
Agenda
Time | Presentations/Videos | Speakers |
10:00-10:25 CEST | Dr. Christof Ebert Vector Consulting Services | |
10:45- 11:10 CEST | Methodical challenges in developing ECUs with high functional integration | Dr. Maximilian Montenbruck Porsche, CARIAD |
11:30- 11:55 CEST | Innovative software concepts for safety-critical products | Dr. Ingo Alfter ZF |
12:15- 12:40 CEST | Digitalization enables a more humane healthcare | V. S. Mani Siemens Healthineers Development Center |
12:40- 13:30 CEST | Break and virtual exhibition Vector quiz with surprise prizes |
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13:30- 13:55 CEST | Dr. Ulrich Bodenhausen Vector Consulting Services | |
14:15- 14:40 CEST | Software update management at Volkswagen | Jörg Francis Volkswagen |
15:00- 15:25 CEST | How to keep your UX fresh using different OTA update mechanisms | Matthias Schneider Mercedes-Benz |
15:45- 16:00 CEST | Event summary and outlook | Dr. Christof Ebert Vector Consulting Services |
16:00 CEST | Official end of Vector Forum 2021 |
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Vector Forum 2022: How to Become a Software Company
When: Thursday, June 30, 2022
Where: Online
Event language: English
The participation is free for you.
What to expect:
- Lessons learned from world-class software organizations
- Mastering the transformation
- Towards software as a business
Participant Feedback
"The Vector Forum had exciting presentations. Excellent speakers from different industries share their experiences. The question-and-answer session is intense and beneficial, especially in this online format."
- Dr. Joachim Fetzer, Marelli
"With the new digital format I was able to participate at the Vector Forum for the first time. I am really enthusiastic about the excellent organization and the interesting presentations. Great!"
- Dr. Stephan Pech, BASF
"Recommended event for those interested in quality talks and contacts with the relevant experts."
- Lorenz Slansky, Daimler
"Many new ideas and stimulus from your as usual excellent Vector Forum."
- Dr. Ulrich Lefarth, Thales
Your Contact

The Vector Event Team
Anh Kim
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70499 Stuttgart, Germany
Tel.: +49 711 80 670 1535
E-Mail: consulting-event(at)vector.com