2026-03-27-Gate4SPICE Event "Leading ASPICE in the Age of Software-Defined Vehicles" - ONLINE[EN]
Brief description
Gate4SPICE is a must attend event focused on advancing Automotive SPICE as a strategic enabler for Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) programs. This event will explore how leadership, culture and organizational capability drive sustainable ASPICE adoption and how ASPICE can be applied as a scalable management framework for planning, monitoring and controlling complex SDV initiatives. The event will also highlight the architectural evolution from sensor silos to unified ADAS ecosystems and practical approaches to implementing cybersecurity using Automotive SPICE. An interactive “SPICE Clinic” workshop will provide a collaborative platform to discuss real world process challenges and solution strategies. Designed for professionals, the event delivers actionable insights to strengthen resilience and organizational excellence in modern automotive development.
Organization
- Host: ZF India Private Ltd, Hyderabad, India
- Organizer / Contact person: Dr. Sudalai Veerapandian Arumuga Nainar
- Location: Online (with Microsoft Teams)
- Date & Time: 27.03.2026 from 10:00 to 18:00 (Time zone: Online, IST (UTC+5:30, India Standard Time))
- Language: English
- Maximum Participants: 30
- Registration Deadline: 18.03.2026
- ONLINE: The organizer will conduct spot checks (via video/audio) to ensure full-time engagement. Only participants who attend the entire event will be asked to confirm their participation through a feedback form. Certificates will only be issued to those who complete and submit feedback form.
- By registering for this Gate4SPICE event, you consent to the sharing of your personal information (name, email address, and assessor status) with the event organizer.
Agenda
| Start | End | Topic | Owner |
| 10:00 | 10:10 | Welcome note and Introduction | Dr. Sudalai Veerapandian Arumuga Nainar (Head Quality, ZF TCI) |
| 10:10 | 10:20 | Keynote by Management #1 | Mr. Matthias Hochrein (Director, Engineering Excellence, ZF Group) |
| 10:20 | 10:30 | Keynote by Management #2 | Mr. Krishnaswamy Jambunathan (Vice President & Head of ZF TCI, Hyderabad) |
| 10:30 | 11:10 | Leadership, Culture & Capability: The Real Drivers of ASPICE Success | Dr. Sudalai Veerapandian Arumuga Nainar (Head Quality, ZF TCI) |
| 11:10 | 11:20 | Break | |
| 11:20 | 12:00 | Implementing Cybersecurity with Automotive SPICE | Mr. Vishal Chandrani (Principal Assessor, IQI Consulting Services Pvt Ltd) |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | Break | |
| 13:00 | 13:40 | Sensor Silos to Cockpit Synergy: ADAS Unification | Ms. Subathra Ravi (Principal Assessor, ZF) |
| 13:40 | 14:20 | Automotive SPICE 4.0 as a Management Framework for SDV Programs. | Mr. Prakash Varma Keerthipati (Principal Assessor, ZF TCI) |
| 14:20 | 14:30 | Break | |
| 14:30 | 17:30 | SPICE Clinic: Solve Your Process Challenges - Group Discussion and Results Sharing |
Moderator: Dr. Sudalai Veerapandian Arumuga Nainar Mr. Prakash Varma Keerthipati Mr. Arun Kumar Kuppusamy |
| 17:30 | 17:45 | Feedback from Participants | |
| 17:45 | 18:00 | Vote of thanks & Social networking | Management and Organizing Team |
| 18:00 | End |
How to register
- Go to the intacs Gate4SPICE page
- Select the Event
- Click the JOIN button.
- In case the event is fully booked, a waiting list is maintained (contact
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ). If a place becomes free another attendee can take part. - Participation is prioritized for intacs certified assessors and certified Process Experts. Nevertheless, if free seats are available one week before the event, intacs.info users are welcome to participate and receive a confirmation email.