Watch now: This is how software will change your next car - and the world

Is software the engine of automotive's future? Autocar has partnered with Siemens to answer that crucial question in a free webinar - with Red Bull Racing and Volvo Cars as special guests.

As its role in vehicle development and functionality becomes ever-more important, there are huge questions over what software means for the automotive industry.

How can our cars get better after we buy them? What does it mean for vehicle design and development? Is it the most important tool in the Formula 1 pit garage? We've got exactly the right people to answer those questions.

Siemens is a technology leader with a significant influence on the mobility sphere, and the firm's head of automotive, battery and mobility, Uday Senapati, joins us alongside top Volvo Cars engineer Rickard Arvidsson and Red Bull Racing's Head of CAD and product lifecycle management Daniel Watkins.

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Mark Tisshaw, Autocar editor, said: “Throughout our collaboration with Siemens, it has become clear just how deeply connected the company is to the automotive industry and how influential its relationships are at every level.

“We are thrilled to partner with Siemens to tell the stories of the industry's most impressive individuals and companies at this year's Autocar Awards ceremony and to hear how the company's insights and expertise are shaping the future of the car in our upcoming webinar.”

Meet the panellists 

Rickard Arvidsson

Rickard is a seasoned engineering leader at Volvo Cars, currently serving as Head of Product Strategy and Architecture on Software Engineering on Volvo Cars. With a deep expertise in sustainable transport technologies, Rickard plays a pivotal role in shaping Volvo's software-driven vehicle architecture and electrified powertrains.