October 27–29, 2026
Vibe Credit Union Showplace, Novi, Michigan, USA

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Manoj Kumar - Ford Motor Co.

Manoj Kumar

software architect, Ford Motor Co.
Manoj Kumar is a software architect at Ford Motor company with around 15 years of experience in automotive software innovation. Over these years, Kumar has designed, developed and integrated next-gen HMI (human machine interface) and software-defined vehicle architecture. A subject matter expert in ISO 26262 and complex HMI system validation, Kumar tries to fill the gap between agile software development and rigorous automotive safety standards, with a current focus on AI-driven automotive validation to make sure the automotive cockpit remains innovative and failsafe.
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  • Automotive Interiors World logo

 

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  • Specialist Printing Worldwide

 

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  • MEMA logo

 

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  • Autotech Council

 

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  • Connected Vehicle Trade Association

 

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  • PAVE USA

 

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  • Women in Automotive Technology

 

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  • Square One Network

 

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  • Autoline

 

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  • Automotive World

 

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  • GlobalSpec

 

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  • Electric & Hybrid Vehicle International

 

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  • WWJ - Audacy Detroit

 

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  • 97.1 the ticket - Audacy Detroit

 

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  • Munro & Associates

 

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  • Munro Live

 

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  • AWAF (Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation)

 

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  • GAMIC - Global Automotive Mobility and Innovation Challenge

 

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  • COVESA

 

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  • IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)

 

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  • SAE International

 

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  • FISITA

 

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  • ASAM

 

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  • MichAuto