Lean-Agile Auto Day 2025
June 25th, 2025; 10:00 - 17:00 CET


We are pleased to officially invite you to our fourth edition of Lean-Agile Auto Day on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025.

Join us and discuss with industry experts from OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers how to achieve lean-agile collaboration around software-enabled cars and make it a success story for everyone. At this hybrid event, we are joined by senior experts from Scaled Agile Inc. and Project&Team Inc., who combine decades of successful cyber-physical and customer centric product development experience using lean-agile. In addition, we will hear success stories of companies which faced similar challenges and subsequently mastered them.

In case of any questions please contact safeautoday.ce@capgemini.com.

10:00 Welcome
10:15 Keynote

VW NPO-Transformation: Successes and Challenges
Speaker: Anika Paul
11:15 Success Story: VW K-DX

Transforming the Way We Work: Embracing Agility Across the Enterprise
Speaker: Mohamed Kalawa
12:15 Lunch Break
13:00 Success Story: Scania

Transformation or A Journey Seeking Improvements
Speaker: Peter Palmer
14:00 Panel Discussion

From Hardware to AI: Scaling Lean-Agile in Automotive Ecosystems
Speakers: Jeff Shupack, Robin Yeman, Dalibor Siroky, Markus Vogg
Moderation: Wiebke Neuhaus
14:45 Closing remarks
15:00 Specialized Track 1 (on-site only)

Accelerate Learning Cycles: Applying Agile Development to Hardware
Speakers: Dr. Harry Koehnemann, Dr. Wolfgang Brandhuber
15:00 Specialized Track 2 (on-site only)

Lean Gears, Bold Moves: Driving Innovation with Value-Based Governance
Speakers: Saahil Panikar, Wiebke Neuhaus


 


Markus Vogg
Global Head of Business Agility
(SAFe® SPCT)
Capgemini Invent


Marc Matthies
Head of Automotive
Capgemini Invent Germany



Wiebke Neuhaus
Director
Capgemini Invent

Speakers:

Anika Paul
Head of VW Group IT Transformation:HUB
Volkswagen Group

... began her career at Volkswagen in 2002, undertaking various roles in organizational development, digitalization, HR strategy, and innovation. Currently, she leads IT transformation at Volkswagen as the Head of the VW Group IT Transformation:HUB, overseeing the New Product Organization (NPO). Anika plays a pivotal role in driving agile transformation across the Volkswagen Group.

Dalibor Siroky
General Manager Planview Plutora
Planview, Inc.

... is an entrepreneur and technology executive with a career spanning enterprise software, agile transformation, and innovation leadership. Currently serving as General Manager at Planview, he leads initiatives that empower organizations to navigate the shift from project to product, enhancing agility and value delivery at scale. Previously, Dalibor founded Plutora, a pioneer in value stream management solutions. He is passionate about systems thinking, continuous improvement, and aligning strategy with execution to drive meaningful outcomes.

Peter Palmér
Senior Transformation Strategist
Scania AB

... has been working in The Scania Way and it´s evolution since the first days at the end of the eighties. Both in Sweden and in South America. His passion for leadership and cultural challenges have been central in the journey of continuous improvements using lean, agile and more “schools”. Today, Peter shares his knowledge through the position at the TRATON Transformation Office and is the chair of LPPDE Inc.

Mohamed Kalawa
Co-Head of Transformation Group IT Sales
Volkswagen Group

... spearheads the Transformation at Group Sales IT, driving strategic change and innovation across virtual teams. With over a decade of experience in digital transformation, he brings deep expertise in aligning technology with business outcomes. Originally from New York, Mo now calls Berlin home.

Dr. Harry Koehnemann
SAFe Fellow & Principal Contributor
Scaled Agile Inc.

... is a SAFe Fellow and Principal Contributor at Scaled Agile Inc. He has 30+ years of experience with large-system builders (e.g. in aerospace and automotive) to improve execution with product development lifecycle practices including Lean, Agile, MBSE, requirements management, quality management, and compliance activities.

Robin Yeman
SAFe Fellow & SPCT

Leidos Holdings, Inc.
... is a SAFe Fellow, and Senior Software Solution Architect at Leidos. Robin previously worked 25+ years at Lockheed Martin as their Sr. Technical Fellow. She has extensive experience delivering highly complex cyber-physical systems in defense, space and technical industries. Robin is known for disrupting the status quo, implementing transformative strategies, and delivering measurable results while fostering innovation and agility.

Jeff Shupack
SAFe Fellow & SPCT
Project & Team, Inc.

... helps leaders deliver some of the world's most complex virtual and physical products at scale. As a SAFe Fellow & President of Advisory Practice at Project & Team, he is a sought-after transformation expert focusing on digital enterprise, cyber-physical delivery, and change leadership.

Dr. Wolfgang Brandhuber
SAFe Fellow & SPCT
Agile Moves GmbH

... has been working in agile environments since 2006. Besides leading several agile projects, he was Scrum Developer, Product Owner, Scrum Master and RTE in various agile transformations. Wolfgang is SAFe Fellow and SAFe Program Consultant Trainer (SPCT), an Agility Health Trainer (AHT) and a Kanban Trainer (AKT). His main focus is implementing Large Solutions.

Saahil Panikar
SAFe SPCT

Atlas Revolutions, Inc.
... has been transforming large organizations for over 12 years and is a contributor to the knowledge base on Value Stream Management, Lean Portfolio Management, and Government Agility. He has extensive experience in complex cyber-physical systems, and highly regulated environments.



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