Vector Forum 2022: How To Become a Software Company
"Software is going to eat the world" has fast evolved from slogan to reality. Software has grown from being an add-on to tangible hardware business to being THE business. Across industries the vast majority of innovations are software-driven. Software stimulates new business models, such as pay per use and flexible SaaS. But the transformation is demanding, especially for companies with more traditional cultures. So the question is: How to become a software company? And: What is necessary to innovate our processes, competences, eco-systems, business—and culture?
Join the Online Vector Forum 2022 on How to Become a Software Company!
- Lessons learned from world-class organizations: AST, Bosch, Eaton, Marelli, Volkswagen and Vector
- Mastering the transformation
- Towards software as a business
- Exchange ideas and connect with fellow professionals
Time and Venue
When: Thursday, June 30, 2022, 11:00 - 17:00 CEST
- 05:00 - 11:00 Detroit, USA
- 14:30 - 20:30 Bangalore, India
- 17:00 - 23:00 Shanghai, China
- 18:00 - 24:00 Seoul, Korea
Where: On your computer - It is an online event
Language: English
Participation is free for you.
Agenda and Topics
Time | Presentations | Speakers |
11.00-11.15 CEST | Welcome: How to Become a Software Company | Dr. Christof Ebert Managing Director Vector Consulting Services |
11.15-11.45 CEST | Agile Systems Engineering at Volkswagen | Frank Kirschke-Biller Senior Manager E/E PMT Volkswagen |
12.00-12.45 CEST | From Mechatronics to Software - Transformation and Experiences | Jochen Retter Head of Innovation and Technology AST |
13:00-13:45 CEST | Software-Defined Vehicles Need Software-Defined Companies | Dr. Günther Heling Director Embedded Software and Systems Vector |
14:00-14:45 CEST | Continuous-X Journey for an Existing Portfolio of Automotive Products | Helmut Bunge, Program Manager, AE Software Campus Peter Fröhlich, Director Engineerng Methods, Tools & Licenses Bosch |
15:00-15:45 CEST | DevSecOps to Optimize Software Development and Enhance Cybersecurity | John Krzeszewski Engineering Manager Eaton |
16:00-16:45 CEST | Towards a Global Software Organization - Insights from Marelli | Dr. Joachim Fetzer Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Marelli |
16:45-17:00 CEST | Event Summary and Outlook | Dr. Christof Ebert Managing Director Vector Consulting Services |
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: Anh.Kim(at)vector.com