This panel examines how Europe is responding to China's rapid progress in software-defined vehicles (SDVs), focusing on the automotive industry's move toward software-centered products. It reviews developments such as zonal E/E architectures and agile processes, notes ongoing challenges like managing complexity and speeding up development, and assesses Europe's ecosystem—including industry consortia, risks, and opportunities. The session also addresses leveraging generative AI, organizational adaptation, solution reuse, and platform strategies, concluding with industry leaders' visions for 2026.
