Abstract: Isaac Asimov, over eighty years ago, framed his fiction within the hierarchical constraints that a robot may not harm a human, must obey human orders, and must protect its own existence. More recently, many technologists have sought to build such regulatory laws into real-world autonomous systems. However, we must realize that the underlying behavior of any system depends on the behavior of the humans who design, implement, operate, monitor, and maintain such systems.
Let us consider instead a sort of humane “three laws” based on the attributes of integrity, empathy, and creativity. The reliability of a given safety- or security- critical system can be seen as fundamentally constrained by the principles of relevant individuals and groups. Technologies cannot perform consistently without human integrity. They cannot be truly beneficial without human empathy.  And they cannot meet new challenges without human creativity.
Engineering education and practice must weave these commitments into the very fabric of the profession. I would like to offer some insights into why and how this may be done.

CV: Taz Daughtrey Taz Daughtrey’s business and academic career has focused on software engineering, systems reliability, and cybersecurity.
He has been a long-time leader in developing standards for the IEEE Computer Society and certifications for the International Software Testing Qualifications Board.
A Fellow of the American Society for Quality and the Founding Editor of its peer-reviewed journal Software Quality Professional, Taz has edited or contributed to numerous books and publications.
He is proud of his long collaboration with EuroSPI and is delighted to have the opportunity again to participate in another of its events.

 

Abstract: The ASA (Automotive Skills Alliance DRIVES)  has been formed by end of 2021 as a result of the EU Blueprint project DRIVES integrating different automotive associations and members of blueprint projects for automtive to build an upskilling strategy and platform for the automotive sector.

The FLAMENCO project (2023 - 2024) developed a service infrastructure for Europe throigh the ASA with various active , as the blueprint for sectorworking groups such as cooperatios with networks in IT/SW, chip production and packaging (EuroSPI, SIITME), hydrogen forum, innovation agent task force etc.

TRIREME, as the blueprint for sectorial skills collaboration in automotive (2024 - 2027) , developed first key skills, re-evaluated the skills for the skills required for a more resilient European automotive industry, and developed first training in the EU wide skills hub (e.g. using ISO 560xx innovation management system norm, strategic intelligence with AI). The first outcomes of the intelligence reports will be presented, giving a direction for automotive in these challenging times.

Petr Dolejsi was born in 1977 in Prague. He has graduated PhD. in Economics and Social policy at the University of Economics in Prague, following the Masters´ degree in Economics and Reginal policy. He also passed several courses and stages, including scholarhip at the Universite Cathollique du Louvain in Belgium.
He has started his career within the public services on different, leaving the Ministry for Regional Development of the Czech Republic at the Head of Unit post to Permanent representation in Brussels in 2004. He became member of the Presidency team in 2009 chairing the Competitiveness and Growth working party of the Council. In 2010 he joined ACEA and became a Director for Mobility and Sustainable transport, with a specific focus on CO2 policy, industrial policy and alternative

Dr Jakub Stolfa is the president of the Automotive Skills Alliance & Program Manager and Assistant Professor at VSB - Technical University of Ostrava. Jakub has been coordinator of the EU Blueprint projects DRIVES (2018-2023), FLAMENCO (2023-2024), and TRIREME (2024-2027).

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With the advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), new opportunities emerge for automating and enhancing the analysis of software maturity. AI-driven tools can process large volumes of data, identify patterns, and provide insights into software evolution. However, before determining whether AI can reliably evaluate software maturity, it is essential to understand how maturity has traditionally been defined and assessed.

This paper explores the foundations of software maturity, examines existing methodologies, and investigates the potential of AI-driven solutions in providing trustworthy feedback. An additional focus of this work is the potential reuse of the TRIREME approach, investigating its adaptability to broader domains within software engineering. To assess the real-world applicability of the proposed method, practical use cases are used for verification and validation purposes. The approach aims to support scalable, unbiased, and interpretable analyses—offering a consistent and replicable framework for software maturity analysis.

Flavia Elena Povirnaru has a master degree from the Politehnica University of Timisoara, is  an Automotive SPICE Assessor, and is in Cariad Technology responsible for establishing the Quality Assurance Strategy and planning of Quality Assurance activities in the context of E3 2.0 ADAS/AD Parking Function Bundle. She is coaching and supporting the teams to achieve the project goals. She is an active member of the SOQRATES working group in which Tier 1 and OEMs cooperate on best practices, and cooperates with the TRIREME/ASA innovation agent task force using AI best practices.

Andreas Gasch is an Automotive SPICE Principal Assessor and Quality Assurance Lead E3 NextGen Platform Head of CoC Quality ADAS/AD in Caraid Technology of Volkswagen AG. He has done more than 60 assessments and has from previous work experiences with System Architecture Safety & Cybersecurity, Quality Management (Elektrobit), Systems Engineer at Airbus Defense and Space.

Abstract: Automotive SPICE for Cybersecurity incorporates the Cybersecurity Risk Management process (MAN.7), aligning with the Risk Assessment methods defined in ISO/SAE 21434:2021 (Clause 15). Both standards provide guidance on conducting Threat Analysis and Risk Assessments (TARA). However, they do not specify how to integrate the determination of attack feasibility when multiple TARAs emerge across different development phases. This talk explains how the concept of freedom from interference can facilitate a unified approach to determining attack feasibility in such scenarios.
Also the talk addresses how to install new architectures with trusted zones and defense layers that allow to build car architectures that allow lower cost and still reaching sufficient security.

CVs: Thomas Liedke is the moderator of the INTACS working grpup developig the training materials and examples for APICE for Cybersecurity and Richard Messnarz is the moderatpr of the SOQRATES group who contributed examples and explanations for the security processes.

Abstract: In the rapidly advancing era of artificial intelligence, its integration into organizational processes is not just a competitive advantage but a necessity. This keynote explores the transformative role of AI in process improvement and compliance management, addressing how AI-driven automation, predictive analytics, and knowledge graphs are reshaping traditional frameworks. Beyond technology, the keynote delves into the profound impact AI has on organizational culture—what we call the "AI Culture." How does the adoption of AI influence decision-making paradigms, foster innovation, and challenge ethical boundaries? Join us as we uncover strategies for leveraging AI to enhance efficiency, ensure regulatory alignment, and build a resilient culture that embraces AI responsibly, paving the way for sustainable success in the digital age.

Peter Pedross is the Founder of PEDCO and the Creator of Applied SAFe. He is a Certified Consultant in the “Scaled Agile Framework” since 2012 as well as in “Disciplined Agile Delivery”, and has a Diploma in Quality Management from EFQA. Peter was in the first ever SAFe class held in Switzerland with Dean Leffingwell as his trainer. Peter Pedross has experience in agile practices (XP) since 1999. In the course of his career, he has authored publications and given lectures on the topics of Agile, DevOps, Scaled Agility in Regulated Environments, Architecture, Process Engineering, and Lean-Agile Requirements Engineering, in the USA, Japan, and in Europe.
He has over 30 years’ experience in software development. As the architect of the process framework of one of the leading Swiss financial institutions, he was responsible for the entire set of life-cycles (including agile), processes, methods, and tools used. This process framework was then used over the years by hundreds of projects around the world, and continually improved.
Peter Pedross is the President of the board for Computer Science at the Swiss Association for Quality (SAQ), he is also a member of the board at SAQ. Peter Pedross also leads the Non-Profit special interest group on scaling agility in Switzerland.

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