2026-06-10 –, Plenary
As artificial intelligence reshapes embedded systems, MCUs are evolving from simple control devices into intelligent, distributed computing nodes. This talk explores how RISC-V architecture and scalable AI frameworks are enabling a pragmatic, incremental approach to system transformation—particularly critical in automotive applications where safety, reliability, and legacy integration remain paramount.
Edward is the Senior Research Director, Automotive, having previously covered automotive AI and semiconductors as Senior Principal Analyst, IoT, at Omdia. He has written extensively on embedded applications processors and GPUs, edge AI, advanced connectivity, and novel semiconductor architectures such as RISC-V.
He started in the industry in 2016 when he joined Arm as a market intelligence analyst, leading market research and forecasting in the automotive and IoT division. He has also worked in financial services and media roles in London. He has a BA from Durham University and an MPhil in Linguistics from the University of Cambridge.