This 30-minute, live webinar recaps the 2025 ZERO Prototypes Summit hosted by VI-grade, held May 13-15, 2025, in Udine, Italy. Leading European OEMs and suppliers convene at this one-of-a-kind Summit to explore and share real-world case studies and breakthrough innovations in simulation-driven vehicle development.
Attendees will have a front-row seat to:
- Key takeaways from ground-breaking technical presentations by top European OEMs and suppliers — including Alpine, Aston Martin Lagonda, Automobili Lamborghini, Bridgestone EMIA, CATL & HORIBA MIRA, EDAG Group, Ferrari, Ford Werke GmbH, Honda R&D, Multimatic, Pirelli, Porsche Engineering, Stellantis, Team Rosberg Engineering, and Volvo Cars
- A deep dive into how industry leaders are using VI-grade’s simulation software, driving simulators, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) solutions to accelerate innovation — ultimately eliminating the need for physical prototypes
- Expert insights from the panel discussion “The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Shaping the Future of Car Technology”
This is an opportunity to learn how the world’s most innovative automotive minds are driving the shift towards ZERO Prototypes.
An audience Q&A session will follow the technical presentation.
Speaker:
Dave Bogema, Senior Director of Product Management, VI-grade
Dave Bogema is the Senior Director of Product Management at VI-grade. An NVH expert with extensive experience, Dave has held various technical roles throughout his career. Since 2011, he also has been deeply involved in product management, focusing on delivering maximum value to customers. At VI-grade, Dave leads the product management team, applying his expertise to vehicle dynamics, ride comfort, NVH, HMI, ADAS, AV, and motorsport. He is committed to helping engineers and designers eliminate physical prototypes and make faster, more confident design decisions through advanced simulation and driving simulators.
Moderator:
Amanda Hosey, Editor, SAE Media Group
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