Highlights are keynote sessions from following automotive industry leaders:Dr. Frankie James, Managing Director - GM Advanced from General Motors Inc. / USA is talking about how to integrate new technologies and trends into Automotive HMI DesignDr. Frank Althoff, Group Head HMI / Operating Concepts at Volkswagen AG / Germany will explain HMI concepts and development processes and how to manage challenges of OEMs in an international environmentKazuhide Togai, Manager of Research Department, Development, Engineering Office from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation / Japan talks about HMI Concepts & Systems / Human Modelling in a driver analyzing contextStephan Durach, Head of Entertainment and Mobile Devices of BMW Group / Germany will talk about application development for mobile devices and implications for platforms, software management & challenges for HMI concepts & systems between Supplier & OEMTuhin Diptiman, Manager, Distraction Research and HMI Development, Human Factors Group, VPDx3 of Toyota Technical Center, TEMA / USA is talking about driver distraction, workload management & information overload in an increasing App-EnvironmentTrent Victor, Department Area Manager for Driver Environment at Volvo Technology Corporation / Sweden is talking about infotainment, connected car, HMI Concepts and Safety – Challenges for the automotive industry regarding new performance guidelines (NHTSA Guidelines) and limitation impacts for HMI development Beside the inspirational speaker line-up presenting in-depth case-studies from the most admired companies, participate in our highly interactive & unique we.CONECT networking format, especially in our HMI World Café, during the Ice Breaker Sessions and in the Challenge your Peers Session. Use the wisdom of the crowd to find answers to your frequently asked questions.Register now and get the latest insights & trends at HMI Transport & Systems Europe 2012Thomas KrämerDirector Sales we.CONECT Global Leaders GmbH Gertraudenstr. 10-12  |  10178 Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 (0)30 52 10 70 3 - 55  |  Fax: +49 (0)30 52 10 70 3 - 30