AI Adoption in Simulation

Enabling Agile Product Development

F​ree Webinar

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 | Online

14:00 (IST - Bengaluru)
08:30 (London) | 09:30 (Berlin)

P​art of the प्रवाह -Pravaha - NAFEMS India Webinar Series
E​xploring Frontiers in Engineering Modelling & Simulation

From automotive to aerospace, the demand for AI/ML applications in engineering simulation-based product development has been on the rise. This is particularly true in the concept development phase of any ‘ALL NEW’ kind of program.

In the case of automotive product development, deriving an efficient design space that satisfies all the conditions of vehicle architecture, including packaging and attribute performance targets (aerodynamics, HVAC, durability, safety, NVH, and ride & handling), is the key activity in concept development.

Currently, a particular challenge for any automotive OEM is the product development timeline; how quickly a new product can be introduced to the market, thereby reducing the total development time in both simulation and physical vehicle production terms.

This webinar will highlight lessons learned from conventional product development processes and introduce a hybrid process that leverages AI/ML to accelerate concept development and reduce development time in the detailed engineering phase.

The webinar will focus on:

• A novel approach to an AI-enabled design process
• Integration of generative AI for concept creation
• Quick attribute prediction using predictive AI models

Agenda

• W​elcome & Introductions
  J​o Potts, NAFEMS
• U​pdate on NAFEMS India
  NAFEMS India Chair - Uma Maheshwar | BEC - GE Aerospace
  NAFEMS India Chair Elect - Jaya Raju Namala | Airbus Group India Private Ltd. 
• AI Adoption in Simulation enables Agile Product Development
  Dr. Sarma S R Akella, ex Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
• Q​&A