Over the years, the forum has become an important platform in the field of vehicle electrical systems, with practical information on current trends as well as numerous opportunities for new collaborations. Presentations by Audi, BMW, Robert Bosch and other experts from the automotive manufacturing and supplier industries provide information on current technical approaches and trends pointing the way ahead. Core topics of the forum include architecture-domain-zone, zone-oriented E/E architecture and requirements for future E/E power systems in the context of ASIL.