Live Webinar, Thursday, May 7th 2026
2:30-3:15 PM CEST
Democratizing In-Car AI: Platforms, Agents, and Ecosystems Without Reinventing the Vehicle
As AI capabilities rapidly evolve, automotive platforms face a key challenge: how to bring powerful AI experiences into vehicles without constant hardware redesigns or fragmented ecosystems.
This webinar explores emerging architectural approaches to in-car AI, including agent-based systems, hybrid cloud/edge platforms, and cross-device intelligence between vehicles and smartphones.
Important: This discussion is intentionally focused on industry trends, architectural patterns, and strategic viewpoints. Speakers are not expected to disclose confidential product details, implementation specifics, or proprietary roadmaps.
The conversation will explore:
- How the industry may democratize access to in-car AI capabilities
- The role of agent management platforms
- How cloud, vehicle, and smartphone compute may work together
- The emergence of AI ecosystems inside the vehicle
- The goal is to create a forward-looking industry dialogue about how in-car AI experiences might evolve across OEMs, suppliers, and digital platforms.
Moderator
Charly Lippoth
Director Partnerships at Cinemo
Charly Lippoth is a recognized thought leader and seasoned strategist in the automotive infotainment industry, recognized for his in-depth experience of connected services, digital content ecosystems, and immersive in-car entertainment.
As the Director of Partnerships at Cinemo GmbH, Charly plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of in-vehicle media experiences by building strategic alliances with leading technology innovators, automakers, and content providers.
SPEAKER
Ivan Dimkovic
Co-Founder & Strategic Technical Advisor at Cinemo
Ivan Dimkovic has 17 years of experience in the high-tech industry, specifically focused on the automotive sector. Drawing on experience that spans from senior engineering roles to executive leadership, Ivan’s expertise has driven the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies that redefine industry standards, enabling innovative use cases in Software-Defined-Vehicles (SDVs), including hyper-personalized, AI-powered experiences.
SPEAKER
Mel Roberts
Director of North America Infotainment and Feature Planning at Stellantis
Mel Roberts is an automotive innovation and engineering leader with over 20 years of experience spanning industry and academia. As Director of North America Infotainment & Features Planning at Stellantis, she drives feature strategy by integrating market trends, customer insights, and technology. Previously, Mel led Innovation & Advanced Development spearheading new features across five domains including infotainment and driver assistance. Her leadership extends beyond innovation into vehicle program management, where she successfully oversaw the launch and governance of high-profile models like the Grand Wagoneer and Chrysler Pacifica. Her expertise spans design and release engineering, specializing in interior components for sedans, trucks, and SUVs. She holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech and is pursuing an Executive MBA at Michigan State University (2025). With a passion for crafting customer centric driving experiences, Mel continues to shape the future of vehicle innovation.
SPEAKER
Dr.-Ing. Patrick Bartsch
Principal Technology Evangelist for Applied AI at Amazon Web Services
Dr.-Ing. Patrick Bartsch is Principal Technology Evangelist for Applied AI at Amazon Web Services, driving innovation in automotive cloud, software-defined vehicles, and AI-enabled development. With leadership roles at Jaguar Land Rover, Audi, and Volkswagen, he’s recognized for pioneering connected car systems and speaking at major global tech conferences.
PARTNER
Cinemo is a global provider of innovative infotainment products designed to create seamless digital media experiences. Its portfolio features award-winning, fully integrated, system-agnostic solutions that combine low footprint with high performance and quality.
Founded in 2008, Cinemo provides world-leading digital media solutions for the highly demanding automotive market. Trusted by more than 40 market-leading OEMs and over 20 tier-1 suppliers, Cinemo has a strong track record of industry firsts.
By leveraging its field-proven digital media, cloud, and AI technologies, Cinemo has expanded its range to create the first open cloud ecosystem that connects devices, content, and users.
Cinemo’s global team of innovative thinkers, representing over 40 nationalities, is dedicated to driving continuous growth and developing digital media solutions that create value for our customers and partners.
Further information is available at www.cinemo.com.
Digitaler Webinar Pass
✓ Live-Streaming: Exclusive webinar on May 7th, 2026
✓ On-Demand: Webinar recording available in our event app
✓ Digital Multi-Touchpoint Networking: Digital networking with all participants
✓ Digital Exhibition: Full access to all services & solutions from our partner Cinemo