Chairpersons welcome and opening remarks.<\/p>\n
Embedded systems engineering has long been defined by tight hardware constraints, manual debug cycles, and slow iteration loops. But a new wave of AI agents is changing how we write, test, and deploy embedded software from the IDE to the vehicle.<\/p>\n
This session draws from real-world experience building and deploying agentic AI tools for embedded development,including: – Agentic IDE for microcontrollers: How Dhruvil forked the Arduino IDE into a Cursor-style agentic environment where AI autonomously writes code, compiles, flashes firmware to hardware, reads serial output, and self-corrects \u2014 iterating up to 12 rounds without human intervention
– AI on the edge: Lessons from building an ESP32-based AI robot with real-time voice interaction powered by GPT-4o \u2014 bringing agentic capabilities directly onto resource-constrained embedded hardware
– Agents in the autonomous driving pipeline: Perspectives from 8+ years integrating perception, sensor fusion, and controls software on NVIDIA Drive platforms at companies like NVIDIA, Lucid Motors, and Canoo \u2014 and where agentic workflows can accelerate development, debugging, and deployment
– What actually works today: Practical patterns for connecting LLM agents to hardware toolchains (compilers, flashers, serial monitors, JTAG) and the failure modes you’ll hit along the way<\/p>\n
Whether you’re building IoT devices, automotive systems, or robotics, this talk will show you how agentic AI can collapse your embedded development cycle from days to minutes \u2014 with live demos.<\/p>\n
AI is undergoing a fundamental paradigm shift from centralized cloud computing to distributed intelligence at the edge and ultimately to Physical AI, where intelligence is embedded directly within the physical world.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This transformation is driven by the need for real-time perception, low-latency decision-making, and continuous interaction with dynamic environments. As a result, AI is no longer confined to data centers but is becoming an integral part of vehicles, robotics systems, and intelligent infrastructure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Major technology leaders such as NVIDIA, Tesla, and Apple are converging on this direction by building end-to-end stacks that integrate advanced hardware, edge computing, and on-device AI acceleration.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ultimately, this shift represents a new phase of computing\u2014where AI is no longer abstract or remote, but physically present, context-aware, and capable of acting within the real world.<\/p>\n
The EU Cyber Resilience Act is reshaping what it means to ship a connected product. For manufacturers of embedded IoT devices, it introduces mandatory security requirements that span the entire product lifecycle \u2014 from design through deployment and beyond. But meeting those requirements demands more than documentation and patching cycles. Traditional security approaches built for perimeter defense or cloud-based detection simply don’t scale to devices with constrained resources, no persistent network connection, and real-time operational demands. This session explores a new security model designed specifically for the intelligent edge: one that enforces policy directly at the OS kernel \u2014 blocking malicious behavior before it can execute, regardless of whether the exploit has ever been seen before. Attendees will walk away with a clear picture of what embedded-native, enforcement-first security looks like in practice, and\u00a0how it simplifies the path to CRA requirements\u00a0through vulnerability handling, secure defaults, and ongoing protection of devices in the field.<\/p>\n
Industrial IoT manufacturers often struggle with customizing firmware, accessories, and configurations across diverse markets\u2014tasks that still require physical access during production. With SGP.32 IoT eSIMs and built-in bootstrap connectivity, devices become digital from the moment they are powered on. This enables remote, API-driven customization of firmware, SIM profiles, and device settings after manufacturing, without locking in a connectivity provider. The result: faster scaling, less complexity, and a more flexible production process.<\/p>\n
Industry experts explore the diverse and often complex world of IoT connectivity and communication protocols. They provide guidance on selecting the best technologies to match specific application requirements, weighing factors like power consumption, range, data throughput, and interoperability. The session also highlights how to navigate trade-offs and integrate multiple protocols within increasingly heterogeneous IoT environments to build reliable, efficient networks.<\/p>\n
Join industry veteran Bill Lattin for a special session celebrating the recent release of his new book\u00a0Trust on the Edge.\u00a0<\/i>A\u00a0must-attend session for IoT manufacturers navigating today\u2019s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, Bill draws on decades of real-world experience securing safety-critical systems from silicon to cloud, Bill will share hard-earned lessons, practical strategies, and a blueprint for building lifecycle trust into connected products from day one. Attend to gain actionable insights\u2014and grab a complimentary copy of the book to take the playbook with you.<\/p>\n1:30 – 2:30 PM<\/h2>\n
Lunch Break<\/h2>\n
2:35 – 3:20 PM<\/h2>\n
Panel Discussion: Designing Connected Devices with Security Built In<\/h2>\n
Security is critical for connected embedded devices, and this panel takes a deep dive into how to build it in from the very beginning. Experts discuss best practices including hardware root of trust, secure boot processes, strong encryption, and continuous threat monitoring to protect IoT systems at every stage. The conversation also covers how to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats and the importance of designing security measures that adapt as devices age. Attendees will gain practical insights into creating resilient, long-lasting IoT deployments that can withstand real-world challenges.<\/p>\n
Chairpersons welcome and opening remarks.<\/p>\n","slot_speakers":[{"ID":66587,"post_author":"6218","post_date":"2026-03-27 10:31:04","post_date_gmt":"2026-03-27 17:31:04","post_content":"\n
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As a technology industry veteran for over 25 years, Mark Vena covers numerous business, enterprise and consumer tech topics, including AI, semiconductor, PCs, smartphones, smart home, connected health, security, PC and console gaming, and streaming entertainment solutions. Mark has held senior marketing and business leadership positions at Compaq, Dell, Alienware, Synaptics, Sling Media and Neato Robotics. Mark has appeared on CNBC, NBC News, ABC News, Business Today, The Discovery Channel and other media outlets. Mark\u2019s analysis and commentary have appeared on\u00a0Forbes<\/a>,\u00a0Medium<\/a>\u00a0and other well-known business news and research sites. 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