DevConf.cz 2022

The mobile has been the megatrend of last decade, the next megatrend will be the mobility. Current vehicles are like feature phones from 2000' era. Smart vehicles are coming soon. Application will be the selling point of smart vehicles, same as smart phone.

In this session, we will explore the reasons behind the development of in-vehicle OS (aka automotive OS, car OS) and how the traditional automotive manufacturers are heading towards an industry wide change. We will also take a look on how silicon valley big tech giants [software as well as mobile companies] are responding to this new market of autonomous vehicles. At the end of the session, we will discuss about the ISO certifications required for building the self driving car and how community is contributing to this project.

There is a lot of excitement around the automotive OS across globe and the fact that it has the potential to disrupt the traditional mechanical auto industry completely makes it one of the most sought after emerging technology.

Key takeaways from this session would be:
- Paradigm shift in automotive industry
- Ongoing autonomous vehicle projects
- The community response and contribution in openpilot project
- Opportunities and challenges in the automotive sector
- Emergence of in-vehicle OS
- Important industry standards and certifications required for vendors
- How you can involve in this technology through various opensource projects and SIGs

Session chairs: Lucie Cervakova and Lenka Kulajtova