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.
Stay tuned for the post-event report and speaker presentations
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.
Presentations and Agenda
| Time | Presentations/Videos | Speakers |
| 10:00-10:25 CEST | Welcome: Software-Driven Innovation - leapfrog your legacy | 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 | |
13:30- 13:55 CEST | Innovative software needs innovative development | 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 |
Save the date 2022
Vector Forum 2022: How to Become a Software Company
When: Thursday, June 30, 2022
Where: Online and more.
Event language: English
The participation is free for you.
- Lessons learned from world-class software organizations
- Mastering the transformation
- Towards software as a business
Participant Feedback
"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 virtual event was running very smoothly. Many thanks to Vector Consulting for your great efforts in giving us best practices to use in our daily work!"
- Eberhard Pflueger, BMW
"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
Your Contact
The Vector Event Team
Lena Kast
Ingersheimer Str. 24
70499 Stuttgart, Germany
Tel.: +49 711 80 670 1548
E-Mail: consulting-event@vector.com