Inaugural North American SPICE Conference Highlights Innovation in Automotive Industry
Inaugural North American SPICE Conference Highlights Innovation in Automotive Industry
The first North American SPICE (NASPICE) Conference unfolded on September 23–24, 2025, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. This premier event attracted automotive industry leaders, innovators, and experts from across North America, Europe, and Asia, marking a pivotal moment for automotive excellence and collaborative advancement.
A Gathering of Industry Pioneers
The two-day conference provided a platform for showcasing the latest advancements in automotive standards. It featured presentations and workshops led by prominent original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers, including General Motors (GM), Stellantis, PACCAR, Dana, BorgWarner, Magna, DENSO, Bosch, Nexteer, Valeo, Luminar, AUMOVIO, and many others. The depth and breadth of expertise reflected in the event underscored its significance in the automotive community.
Inspiring Keynote Sessions
Keynote addresses explored essential themes that are shaping the future of automotive software development, safety protocols, and quality assurance. Notable speakers included:
- - Thomas Liedtke, Member of the Intacs Advisory Board and Leader for ASPICE and Cybersecurity, discussed the evolution towards secure mobility in his presentation titled “Driving Excellence Automotive SPICE.”
- - Chandrasekar Krishnamurthy, Global Director of Product Management at BorgWarner, focused on collaborative approaches to new automotive systems in “The New Automotive Era, Systems Thinking, and Collaboration within ASPICE.”
- - Jan Morenzin, Head of VDA QMC Certification Office, delivered an update on Automotive SPICE.
- - Theogene Lavergne Jr., Executive Director at GM, shared insights on implementing functional safety in manufacturing.
- - Mihir Shah, a Functional Safety Specialist at Dana Incorporated, provided valuable perspectives on functional safety as it relates to ASPICE standards.
Hands-On Workshops for Practical Knowledge
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in hands-on workshops that presented technical and organizational challenges. Discussions revolved around:
- - System Definition and Ownership
- - Achieving ASPICE Compliance from a Supplier's Perspective
- - Integrating ASPICE, Functional Safety, and Cybersecurity into Quality Management Systems
- - Exploring Development Paradoxes and Assessment Consistency
- - Case Studies on ASPICE Application to Software Quality Assurance Processes
Acknowledgments and Future Outlook
Chad Kymal, the CTO and Founder of Omnex and Chair of the Organizing Committee, praised the event, stating, “With participants from around the world, the event went extremely well thanks to the dedication of our sponsors and the engagement of the broader Automotive SPICE community.”
Gratitude was also expressed towards the active conference committee, which included representatives from PACCAR, BorgWarner, Ford, VDA QMC, DENSO, iNTACS, GM, Stellantis, Magna, and UL Solutions. They particularly acknowledged platinum sponsors DENSO and Omnex, along with standard sponsors Sharpen 360 and Envorso, who were pivotal in making the event successful.
Looking ahead, the organizing committee is gearing up for the next NASPICE Conference, scheduled for September 29–30, 2026. This forthcoming event promises to build on the momentum generated this year. If interested in participating, additional information can be found at NASPICE.net as well as further details about the intacs® accepted events.
The NASPICE Conference stands as a testament to the innovative spirit within the automotive sector, paving the way for future advancements and ensuring that the industry evolves in sync with new technologies and standards.
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