AutoTech names 2026 awards finalists ahead of June 2 Novi event

By AI, Created 5:12 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – AutoTech has unveiled finalists for its 2026 awards, with winners to be announced June 2 at Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan. The program will also unite with Women Automotive Network Awards and Wards 10 Best Awards in a single night centered on automotive innovation, leadership, and design.

Why it matters: - AutoTech’s finalist list spotlights the technologies shaping the connected car market, from AI and cybersecurity to cloud, software, and in-cabin experience. - The June 2 event in Novi brings three award programs together for the first time, expanding the reach of the industry’s recognition night. - The combined ceremony also elevates women leaders and vehicle design alongside core technology categories.

What happened: - AutoTech announced the finalists for the 2026 AutoTech Awards on May 15, 2026. - The awards ceremony is set for June 2, 2026, at Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan. - The event will unite the AutoTech Awards, Women Automotive Network Awards and Wards 10 Best Awards. - AutoTech says the awards recognize companies and innovations advancing the connected car ecosystem.

The details: - ADAS & Safety Technology finalists are Safecar by Myren, Skylark™ Precise Positioning Service by Swift Navigation, AI-Powered Vehicle Calibration Operating System by Revv, SPARQ OS 2026 by P3 Group and AIDAR™ and AISIR™ by Atomathic. - Automotive-Tech Partnership finalists are SDVerse: AI Powered Collaboration Engine, Leggett & Platt Automotive, Parkopedia and Hyundai Autoever, and Geely Tech EU and 3SS - 3 Screen Solutions. - Cloud & Data Solutions finalists are Cinemo ICO™ Agent Store by Cinemo GmbH, FOTA, Telematics and IoT Cloud Solutions by Embitel Technologies, KPIT Data Platform by KPIT Technologies and Sonatus AI Technician by Sonatus. - Connectivity Leader finalists are Aeris and ENNOVI. - Cybersecurity Excellence finalists are Automotive KMI by AUTOCRYPT, Aeris IoT Watchtower by Aeris, vCore by PlaxidityX and Finite State Product Security OS by Finite State. - In-Vehicle Experience finalists are Kardome In-Vehicle Voice AI by Kardome, Rear Seat Entertainment Solution by Lenovo, KONFLUENCE- AI Infused Digital Cockpit Software Platform by KPIT, Cinemo ICO™ MediaMind by Cinemo GmbH, Škoda Play by Škoda Auto together with 3SS, and 4screen - The Driver Interaction Platform by 4screen. - Semiconductor & Hardware Excellence finalists are S32N7 Super-Integration Processor Series for Software-Defined Vehicles by NXP Semiconductors, Custom Interconnects by ENNOVI and Kavian Dry-Process Electrode Manufacturing Platform by Sakuu. - Software Leader finalists are SDVerse: AI Powered Digital Marketplace, KPIT, P3 Group, Cinemo GmbH and Parkopedia. - Testing & Validation Excellence finalists are SkillReal 3D-AI Digital Twin Alignment Inspection Software by SkillReal & NorthStar Vision, Verification and Validation Solutions by Embitel Technologies, and ENNOVI System Engineering by ENNOVI. - Special recognition categories to be announced at the ceremony are Automaker of the Year, Tier-1 of the Year and Automaker AI Excellence Award. - The Women Automotive Network partnership adds two categories: Woman Automotive Leader of the Year and People & Culture Excellence Award. - Woman Automotive Leader of the Year finalists are Juliana Monguilod of OPMobility, Dania Ghantous of Qnovo, Yasmine King of Analog Devices, Kelly Harrison of Ford Motor Company, Teresa Thiele of Stellantis and Alisha Bellezza of PPG. - People & Culture Excellence finalists are LKQ, Analog Devices, LexisNexis, Schaeffler and Leggett & Platt Automotive. - WardsAuto editors selected ten vehicles for the 2026 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX list: Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige, GMC Acadia Denali Ultimate, Jeep Cherokee Overland 4x4, Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ Electric, Nissan Sentra SR, Porsche Macan 4S, Subaru Outback Touring XT, Toyota RAV4 Limited and Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line. - More information is available at the company’s announcement.

Between the lines: - The single-night format suggests the industry’s recognition programs are converging around a broader theme: software-defined vehicles, user experience and leadership talent matter as much as hardware. - The inclusion of Women Automotive Network categories signals a stronger emphasis on inclusion and workforce development in a sector still wrestling with representation. - WardsAuto’s interior and UX list ties design recognition to the same event, reinforcing that cabin software and customer experience are now core competitive factors.

What’s next: - Winners across the AutoTech categories, Women Automotive Network categories and Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX will be announced June 2 in Novi. - The special recognition winners for Automaker of the Year, Tier-1 of the Year and Automaker AI Excellence Award will also be revealed at the ceremony. - AutoTech, WardsAuto and the Women Automotive Network will use the event to showcase the technologies and leaders expected to shape the next phase of mobility.