SAE World Congress 2026 Technical Panel: Designing Interiors of the Future Using AI/ML
SAE World Congress 2026 Technical PanelI was invited to speak on a panel at the SAE World Congress 2026 on the role of AI and machine learning (ML) in shaping the future of interior vehicle design.
GM and software vendors discussed how AI and ML can be leveraged in order to make decisions early in the vehicle design process to reduce development risk, iterate faster, and enable innovations for the cabin of the future.
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Nicolas Fougere is a technology leader with experience helping global industrial organizations accelerate innovation through digital engineering and transformation. As a Senior Portfolio Manager at Dassault Systèmes, he works with manufacturers and technology leaders to develop strategies around virtual twins, simulation, systems engineering, and AI.
Before joining the private sector, Nicolas contributed to scientific research supporting NASA and the European Space Agency’s Rosetta mission and authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. He holds advanced engineering and scientific degrees from the University of Michigan.
Nicolas is passionate about connecting technology, business strategy, and customer success to help organizations solve complex challenges, build high-performing teams, and create lasting business value.