Engineering 2030: How AI Will Reshape Teams, Tools, and Innovation

Panel discussion presented as part of Altair's Future.Industry 2025 conference.

Moderator: Dr. Fatma Kocer, VP Engineering Data Science at Altair

Panelists:
Dr. Viji Krishnamurthy, VP, Generative AI Solutions at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Melzak Marques da Silva, VE Durability/NVH/ML Road Loads Eng. at Ford Motor Company
Duann Scott, Founder of Bits to Atoms
Jousef Murad, CEO of APEX Consulting

AI is changing the way we design, simulate, and build, bringing new opportunities and challenges. The next decade of engineering will be defined by AI, with tools transforming everything from design workflows to simulation accuracy. But as the technology evolves, are engineers, designers, and organizations ready to embrace these changes? This panel will explore the role of AI in shaping the future of product development and discuss how individuals and teams can build the skills, strategies, and mindsets needed to stay ahead in an AI-powered world. How will engineers and designers need to grow? What shifts will organizations face as AI becomes a core part of the process? Join us for a candid discussion on how to prepare for what’s ahead.