What is the event focus?

The summit focuses on vehicle cybersecurity, software-defined vehicles, connected/OTA systems and automotive threat-management.

Where and when is the event taking place?

18-19 March 2026, Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

Why you should not miss it?

If you are involved in vehicle security, connected mobility or platform integrity, attending this summit gives you direct access to actionable insights, vendor strategies and peer best-practices that can advance your cyber-resilience roadmap.

Is there a dress code for the event?

Business professional or smart business casual is recommended for networking and executive sessions.

What kinds of companies attend?

Vehicle OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, cybersecurity solution-providers, regulators and standardisation bodies, mobility technology firms.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Automotive Cybersecurity Summit 2026

Name: Automotive Cybersecurity Summit 2026
Start: 2026-03-18T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-19T20:00:00+00:00
Location: Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel

Join the Automotive Cybersecurity Summit 2026 (18-19 Mar, Michigan) to tackle ISO 21434, SDVs, connectivity and vehicle cyber risks

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Date and Time

March 18 - March 19

Location

Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel

3200 Boardwalk Drive Michigan 48108

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About This Event

Automotive Cybersecurity Summit 2026 is a Technology event taking place 18-19 Mar 2026 at Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel, Ann Arbor, United States.

In the era of connected, autonomous and software-defined vehicles, cyber-resilience is no longer optional. The Automotive Cybersecurity Summit 2026 brings together the vehicle-manufacturing community (OEMs, Tier-1s), cybersecurity practitioners, regulators and standards-bodies on 18-19 March 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Over two days, attendees will dive into critical topics such as ISO 21434 compliance, software-defined vehicle security, connected/OTA threats, and how to build resilient vehicle ecosystems. This summit offers strategic direction, technical depth and peer networking to tackle today’s most pressing automotive cyber-challenges.

Key Highlights

Deep-dive case studies and lessons learned from leading OEMs and Tier-1s on ISO 21434 compliance and implementation strategies.
Specialized sessions on cybersecurity for software-defined vehicles (SDVs), autonomous driving platforms and connected vehicle attack surfaces.
Insight into next-gen vehicle connectivity, threat modelling, penetration testing and incident response for automotive systems.
Networking opportunities with automotive cybersecurity leaders, OEMs, suppliers, government and standardisation bodies.

Who Should Attend?

This event is perfect for:

Heads of Cybersecurity, Vehicle Security, Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Leads in OEMs and Tier-1 supplier companies.
Technical leads and architects responsible for vehicle connectivity, OTA systems, ADAS and autonomous platforms.
Compliance, standards and risk-management professionals focused on ISO 21434, UN R155, cyber-resilience and regulatory readiness.
Cybersecurity solution-providers, consultants and service-providers specialising in automotive risk, pen-testing, incident response and secure architecture.
MENA-region automotive and mobility professionals looking for global benchmarks and strategies to integrate vehicle cyber-security in their markets.

Main Features

Panel discussions & keynotes on vehicle cybersecurity strategy, ISO 21434 implementation and connected vehicle threat landscape.
Workshops & breakout sessions focused on SDV security, connected vehicle penetration testing, vehicle network threat modelling and incident response readiness.
Networking & peer-exchange sessions offering senior-level forums for OEMs, Tier-1s, regulators and cybersecurity professionals to share challenges and road-maps.