Announcing AVCC’s First Annual Conference

AVCC2023: Driving the Future of Software-Defined Vehicles – September 26-28, 2023 – Cambridge, UK

HAPPENING NOW! Click here to access all the events online – https://avcc.org/avcc2023_virtual/ 

Don’t miss discovering the latest innovations revolutionizing transportation, engaging speakers and workshops, valuable networking, and cutting-edge demos.

The inaugural AVCC2023, an AVCC event hosted by Arm, is your opportunity to witness the future – and also be an integral part of it. AVCC, a global autonomous vehicle (AV) consortium that specifies and benchmarks solutions for AV computing, is bringing together industry leaders, technologists, and mobility experts to reveal the future of Autonomous Vehicle technologies. The event also offers the chance to meet with AVCC members, the AVCC Board, media and analysts, and colleagues in the auto tech industry.

The event program is carefully curated to provide an unrivaled opportunity to learn firsthand the groundbreaking research, collaboration, and concepts shaping the future of automated and autonomous transportation. From cutting-edge compute platforms to state-of-the-art sensors to the latest machine-learning algorithms, it’s your chance to connect with industry visionaries, engage in thought-provoking workshops and discussions, see tomorrow’s technology firsthand, and build invaluable connections.

Register today and secure your ticket to the mobility technology of tomorrow. 

For a limited time, enjoy a complimentary industry discount.  Smart casual attire recommended. 

NEW: TRAVEL INFORMATION PACKET!

If you are attending in-person, download this guide to all things AVCC2023! Click here.

AVCC2023 will have more than a dozen industry experts joining us over a three-day conference program – and we want you to join us! Virtual and in-person options are available. 

Featuring keynotes, speakers, and panelists from organizations including:

• Arm
• Automotive Tech Journalist/Consultant
• Autonomous Vehicle Consulting
• Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA)
• AVCC
• Bosch
• Carnegie Mellon
• Daimler AG
• imec
• Intel
• MLCommons
• Qualcomm
• SEMI Europe
• Technical University Munich
• University of Tubingen
• and more!

Starting Tuesday, September 26th and going through September 28th, AVCC’s working groups will begin a series of break-out sessions that will highlight the most pressing technical topics in their respective spaces. For the first time ever, we are opening the working group meetings up to the industry attendees who are interested in learning more about what happens “behind closed doors” as AVCC members collaborate to create industry reports and recommendations. Are you interested in automotive:

• Cybersecurity
• Benchmarking
• Software Portability
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Data Architecture

Then join us for technical deep dives and invited speakers. And, for the first time ever, the joint AVCC-MLCommons Automotive Benchmark Task Force will meet in-person to continue their important work on defining the non-differentiated building blocks for automated and autonomous driving. 

Technical work and industry expert presentations are only part of the event – what happens in less formal settings is as important as the other work we do! Breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions and social events are all part of the program. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to shake hands and get to know people better in a fun and inviting environment. Highlights include:

• Tuesday Evening: Social Dinner & Networking Event
• Wednesday Late Afternoon: Cocktail Reception & Networking Event

More information and schedule coming soon. Approximately one month before the event we will publish a local guide of “Recommended Things to Do in Cambridge” for you to plan personal entertainment and dining options.

AVCC2023 will be held at Arm’s headquarters in Cambridge, United Kingdom. 

110 Fulbourn Rd, Cambridge, CB1 9NJ

Phone: +44 1223 400400

Information on rooms blocks and where to check in coming soon.

There are a number of ways to get to Cambridge

Nearest Airports

• Stansted Airport (STN) – 45 minutes
• Luton Airport (LTN) – 1 hour
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 1.5 hours

Airport Transfers

Voyager Executive Cars

Please contact Voyager by email – you will need to provide them with the following details:

Full name, mobile number, email address, flight details (including terminal), destination address

Voyager will provide a link via email for payment to be made followed by a confirmation of booking. You will receive further details including driver contact information 24 hours before the booking start date

Should you need to call, the number is: 01223 245450

Transfers within Cambridge

Panther Taxis

If booking within the UK, call 01223 715715 and provide them with the following details:

Full name, mobile number, pick-up/drop-off address with date and time, as well as any additional information (e.g., luggage, extra space, etc.)

Payment can be cash or card (not AMEX) If booking outside the UK, you can email Panther providing all of the above information with a minimum of 24 hours notice

Rail

We recommend you use National Rail as they have the most up-to-date information on many different rail companies – the site is here: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Travel sites recommend buying tickets at the station, not online.

FROM STANSTED: There are direct trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Cambridge Station (CBG) at least once per hour, taking between 28-35 minutes. Tickets run £6-12.

FROM HEATHROW: Trains from Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Station (via London Liverpool Street) are also once per hour, with the entire journey taking around 2 hours.

If you are flying into Heathrow and want to head straight to Cambridge, there are multiple terminal rail station options – pick the one closest to you. We recommend buying a ticket from Heathrow Airport (HXX) to Cambridge Station (CBG). Most trains have 1-2 changes – we recommend taking a train that has only one change with a 15-minute +/- layover at London’s Liverpool Street (LST) Station. These trains run approximately once per hour per station, with the entire journey taking around 2 hours. Tickets run £45-60.

From Heathrow Airport to Cambridge:

Depart:            Heathrow Terminals (multiple options – HXX)

Change trains: London’s Liverpool Street Station (LST) – 15 min +/- layover

Arrive:             Cambridge Station (CBG)

Travel Time:     2 hours to 2.25 hours

Underground Option: An alternative is to take the Piccadilly Line (London Underground) from Heathrow to Kings Cross St Pancras (approx. 40 minutes), this is then only a minute or so walk to Kings Cross Station. Then, follow the directions from London’s Kings Cross (KCX) below.

FROM LONDON: Begin at Kings Cross Station (KGX). Take the Cambridge Station (CBG) train (123 trains offered a day – trips take 50 mins to 90 minutes depending on number of stops and range from around £30-45 each way).

Recommended Local Hotels

Clayton Hotel Cambridge

27-29 Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2FB

4-star hotel located approximately 2.5 miles from Arm office

Hilton Cambridge City Centre

Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3DT

4-star hotel located approximately 3 miles from Arm office

University Arms Hotel

42-52 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1AD

4-star hotel located approximately 3 miles from Arm office

If you would like access to hotel discount codes, please email info@avcc.org – first come, first served.

A special thank you to:

Our Host

Our Exclusive Media Sponsor

Our Sponsors & Members

Any questions? We are here to help? Click below to contact us. We look forward to seeing you in Cambridge in September!