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Join 400 others in Manhattan, NY for a full day of inspiring keynotes and new connections at the premier conference for software Product Managers.
Share your insights, showcase your research, and get your ideas in front of your peers, industry players, and policymakers.
Focusing on the safety and security aspects of critical embedded systems, the Embedded Safety & Security Summit (ESSS) remains the quintessential gathering for the entire embedded community to acquire knowledge, engage in discussions, and foster growth. LDRA, now a part of TASKING, drives this successful initiative with support from partners, clients, industrial & professional bodies, and government agencies.
The ninth edition of ESSSā¢ is taking place across two major IT hubs of India, featuring the theme āCollaboration. Innovation. Dependability.ā This edition explores how distributed teams ensure reliability from concept to certification through interactive sessions, workshops, and panels showcasing the tools and mindsets behind dependable embedded systems.
From mission-ready aerospace innovation to next-gen factory automation and future-proof mobility, ESSS connects you with the tech shaping tomorrow. If it flies, drives, or automatesāyeah, weāre into it.
Level-up sessions led by industry pros, innovators, and low-key geniuses. Theyāre here to drop insights, spark ideas, and blow your minds. Expect wisdom, breakthroughs, and the occasional āWaitā¦ thatās brilliant.ā
Learn the tools, tricks, and tech that actually matter in the embedded industry. Whether youāre building your career or upgrading your technical superpowers, get the skills that translate directly into real-world results.
Swap ideas, share solutions, and make connections that go beyond business cardsāthink future collaborators, mentors, and project partners. Itās networkingā¦ but make it fun.
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The brains behind the brilliance
Co-CEO/CTO – TASKING
From 2012 to 2022, Christoph Herzog held key management roles at Elektrobit Automotive, focusing on operating systems, AUTOSAR, Safety, Security, and Connectivity. Since April 2023, Christoph has served as CTO at TASKING, overseeing R&D, Business Development, and Innovation. In April 2025, Christoph assumed the additional role of Co-CEO, driving strategic leadership alongside technology initiatives.Ā
Christoph leads TASKINGās integration efforts and advances key technology trends such as RUST and RISCāV. Christoph holds a degree in International Business and Technology
Industry Specialist, TASKING
Gerard Vink has been with TASKING for over 25 years, witnessing the evolution from simple 8-bit microcontrollers to complex heterogeneous multicore SoCs and advancing compiler and debugger technology accordingly. As former Head of R&D, he led development of TASKING’s compiler technology stack. Today, he serves in the Business Development and Innovation team, where he specializes in the certification of software development processes and tools for safety-critical applications.
Gerard holds degrees in mechanical engineering and computer science. Before TASKING, he developed MCAD, a computer animation software.
Director – Market Development, TASKING
With 29 years in embedded software and leadership in safety-critical industries like aerospace, defense, nuclear, automotive, rail, medical etc., Shinto Joseph excels in mentoring, innovation and tech regulation advocacy. He has built many successful teams and technology firms.
Shinto maintains active affiliations with prominent organizations in industry, academia, technology, government and social sectors. Along with corporate and technology regulation areas, his interests are also into macroeconomics, geopolitics and psychology.
He holds a B.Tech in Computer Science from TKM College of Engineering, Kerala and an MBA in Marketing from CHRIST Deemed to be University Bengaluru.
Additional DGQA (Radars & Systems) (Retd), DGQA
Anantha Govardhan Reddibattuni is a distinguished Mechanical Engineer and quality management expert with nearly four decades of experience in Quality Management, Statistical Quality Control, Total Quality Management (TQM), and Six Sigma. After beginning his career in the private sector, he transitioned to public service, where he has made significant contributions to India’s defence quality assurance ecosystem.
He currently serves as Additional Director General (Radars and Missile Systems) in the Defence Quality Assurance Service (DQAS), Government of India, and is set to retire in May 2026. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in the quality assurance and indigenization of critical defence systems, including missile programs, military hardware, and lithium battery technologies.
A passionate educator and mentor, Mr. Reddibattuni has taught quality management and Six Sigma at premier institutions across India and served as Senior Faculty and Director at the Defence Institute of Quality Assurance, Bengaluru. He is also a certified SQC professional and a dedicated yoga teacher, reflecting his commitment to both professional excellence and personal well-being.
General Manager, Automotive Research Association of India
Mr. Avik Chatterjee serves as the General Manager, Automotive Electronics Department at the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). He specializes in advanced automotive technologies, with particular expertise in electric vehicles (EVs), automotive electronics, and automotive cybersecurity.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) with a specialization in Operations Management. He has also completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Automotive Cybersecurity from BITS Pilani.
His professional career began in the fields of Quality and Electronics, followed by a tenure at Tata Motors, where he worked at the Engineering Research Centre on engine R&D activities. Since joining ARAI in 2009, he has contributed across multiple domains, including the establishment and operation of engine development laboratories and Bharat Stage VI (BS VI) emission testing facilities.
He has been actively involved in electric vehicle testing and certification at both component and vehicle levels, as well as in the assessment and implementation of various Government of India incentive schemes related to EVs. Currently, he is leading initiatives in automotive cybersecurity, focusing on the establishment of cybersecurity toolchains and vehicle type approval activities in accordance with AIS-189 and AIS-190 standards.
Mrs. Meghana Pote is a global regulatory and advisory professional with over 26 years of expertise in cybersecurity, AI, and data privacy compliance. Currently heading Digital Trust Services at Dekra TIC India, she specialises in OT, IoT, and AI regulatory frameworks across industries including Critical Infrastructure, Railways, Automotive, Pharma, and Energy.
Meghana has delivered compliance strategies that reduced certification risks by up to 40% and executive training programmes that cut phishing incidents by 50%. A QCI certified Standards expert, Cyber Law practitioner, and GDPR advisor, she is also a regular speaker at international conferences and contributes to global standards bodies including ISA and the TIC Council.
Functional Safety Technical Expert, ZF Group
Functional Safety Technical Expert with 14+ years of experience, including 12 years in ISO 26262-compliant safety-critical automotive systems development. Proven expertise in the development of electric powertrain (350V, 800V), advanced braking systems, hands on touch detection steering and next gen passive safety systems across ASIL levels, with global exposure and leadership in safety architecture, safety analysis, testing and process implementation.
Group Lead, ZF Group
Group Leader with 19+ years experience in Automotive industry in Engine and Brakes systems for pass-cars and commercial vehicles. Currently responsible for System and Functional Development of Commercial Vehicle Brake Control systems at ZF Global Engineering Centre, Chennai. Leads a team delivering endātoāend system development for local markets, while supporting the global engineering footprint with stateāofātheāart, scalable brake solutions up to Autonomous Level 4. Handsāon experience in developing and releasing safetyācritical systems across the full product lifecycle. Actively drives crossāproduct synergy identification to create differentiated value for OEMs.
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We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of our esteemed sponsors, whose dedication and commitment have been instrumental in making this event possible.
