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Marius Dupuis, CEO, ASAM

Marius Dupuis holds a diploma in Aerospace Engineering and started his career in flight simulation. In 1998, he co-founded VIRES Simulationstechnologie GmbH and grew the company to a leading provider of simulation solutions for ADAS and automated driving systems. Being one of the initiators and original authors of the data standards OpenDRIVE, OpenCRG and OpenSCENARIO, Marius managed their transfer to ASAM e.V. in 2018. After leaving VIRES in 2020 and working as an independent consultant, he followed the standards and his personal interest in dynamic organizations and took on the role as ASAM’s CEO in 2022.

Anthony James, Editor, ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International

With over 20 years experience in editorial management and content creation for multiple, market-leading titles at UKi Media & Events (publisher of Autonomous Vehicle International), Anthony has written articles and news covering everything from aircraft, airports and cars, to cruise ships, trains, trucks and even tires!

Corey Clothier, leader in automated mobility innovation

While the future of mobility and AV systems may have just appeared on most people’s radar, Corey has been leading the charge for over 17 years. Corey is an automated mobility strategist, global thought leader, and innovator focused on commercialization strategies for the future of AV systems.
As one of the most sought-after experts in the AV industry, Corey develops and advances mobility strategies for companies on a global scale. No one in the world has led or participated in as many autonomous vehicle pilots and deployments as Corey. He has worked with over 30 AV companies on over 70 projects, including supporting the launch of multiple autonomous vehicle companies, so he speaks confidently from experience while emphasizing the progressive impact of collaboration.
Corey has worked with some of the top companies on AV strategy and deployment, including one of the most famous entertainment/amusement companies (name confidential), multiple global automotive manufacturers, US Department of Defense, including DARPA as well as collaborating with NASA. He has also worked with city, state and national AV programs (e.g. Dubai, London, Las Vegas, MN, MI, FL, TX, UK)

Plato Pathrose, founder, PTS Creative

Plato Pathrose is the founder of PTS Creative—a technology consulting and services firm based in Karlsruhe, Germany. This was after about two decades of industry experience in the automotive and avionics sectors. He is a techno-strategic consultant, a Process and Methods specialist, and an author of technical books. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and communication engineering from the University of Kerala. He has been consulting many organizations and government agencies on the technology front worldwide.

Marc Amblard, managing director, Orsay Consulting

 

Marc Amblard is Managing Director of Orsay Consulting, an advisory firm based in San Francisco. He provides innovation-focused services to automotive OEMs, suppliers, mobility operators as well as startups, addressing the megatrends that impact mobility, e.g., electrification, autonomous / assisted driving, software, connected services, etc.

Deeply entrenched in Silicon Valley’s mobility ecosystem with a global perspective, Orsay Consulting assists clients with market insights, deep domain dives, keynotes, scouting for startups and tech leveraging a proprietary repository with curated information on 4,000+ mobility companies, and more. Marc also publishes “Mobility Revolution”, a monthly newsletter dedicated to auto tech and the future of mobility started in 2016.

Marc received his masters in mechanical engineering from Arts et Métiers in Paris and an MBA from the University of Michigan.

Marc Pajon, Marc Pajon, consultant, TAKTECH SAS

Marc is a mechanical engineer with a career spanning over more than three decades in the automotive industry. He started at FORVIA (Bertrand Faure) and held key roles in CAE, testing, innovation and product planning before joining Renault in 2007. At Renault, he led the vehicle advanced engineering projects, managed the testing expertise, and developed ADAS and AD validation systems and methods as expert leader. Former CEO of S2A,he is today the president and founder of TAKTECH consulting, boosting since 3 years mid size companies with automotive strategy, technology and business.

Henk Goossens, innovation strategy manager, TNO

Henk Goossens is an innovation strategy manager at TNO Automotive, with many years of hands-on experience in high-tech innovation, both on the technical R&D side and on the strategy and business development side.