SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 30, 2013) - The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, today announced the keynote speakers and program for The Linux Foundation's Automotive Linux Summit to be held Oct. 24-25, 2013, in Edinburgh, UK. Now in its third year, the Automotive Linux Summit is the premier event covering Linux and open source technologies for infotainment (IVI), driver assistance, connected cars and more.
The summit brings together innovative minds from the automotive and open source communities, including systems engineers, Linux experts, R&D managers, business executives, licensing and compliance specialists and community developers.
The Automotive Linux Summit will feature speakers from around the globe who are accelerating open source advancements in the auto industry. A Hacker Lounge will also showcase a car with a Tizen-based IVI system for developers to test code and try out new apps. Co-located with LinuxCon and CloudOpen Europe, combined the events attract the largest gathering of its kind in the region.
Automotive Linux Summit Keynote speakers include:
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Toyota Motor Corporation Executive Program Manager Kenichi Murata: "Challenges to Develop IVI Software with Linux."
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Bosch's Head of the Center of Competence for Open Source Software Dr. Maria Cristina Caldarola: "Dealing with Open Source in the Automotive Industry - How to Take Advantage of Opportunities By Minimizing Legal Risks."
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PSA Peugeot Citroen's General Manager and GENIVI Alliance President Philippe Gicquel: "GENIVI Drives Open Source Adoption for In-Vehicle Infotainment."
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GENIVI Alliance's Vice President and Jaguar Land Rover Technical Specialist Matt Jones: "Prototype to Development: A Linux-Based In-Vehicle Infotainment System."
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International Expert in 3D Data Collection & Navigation and Elektrobit Automotive's Marek Strassenburg-Kleciak: "OpenStreetMap - New Ways? Integration of 3D Data and Possibilities of Automated Data Collection."
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Suntec Software's Chief Operating Officer Eagle Wang: "Next Generation IVI Systems Design: A Blueprint for Car Makers & Tier 1 Suppliers."
Automotive Linux Summit sessions will cover a range of business and technology topics that feature the latest developments in Linux, IVI and connected car concepts. Session highlights include:
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"What to Look for In An Open Source Solution for IVI," Adam Abramski, Product Manager, Tizen IVI, Intel Corp. & Brett Branch, Tizen Automotive Product Marketing Engineer, Intel Corp.
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"Enhancing In-Car User Experience With Virtual Device Architecture, Using Non-Proprietary and Open Source Standards," Tomasz Fidecki, Senior Business Developer, brightONE
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"The Mobile Conduit: Delivery of Advanced Automotive Services Through the Phone," Jacek Serafinski, Senior Research Scientist, Co-Owner, Zylia Sp. z.o.o.
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"SmartDeviceLink: A Standard for Smartphone Apps Integration," Yuriy Shvalik, Luxoft, supports development for Ford Motor Co.
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"Xen on ARM - Virtualization for the Automotive Industry," Stefano Stabellini, Principal Software Engineer, Citrix