On June 7, 2023, Needham & Company hosted the 7th Annual Needham Virtual Automotive Tech Conference. The Needham Automotive Technology Conference has evolved significantly since its founding in 2017. Meetings with representatives from all of the key players in the space, spanning across Semiconductor/Software companies, LiDAR suppliers, Tier 1 suppliers, Battery Management suppliers, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Automotive Consultants, Ride Sharing companies, and innovative private start-ups (V2V, Mapping, AI SW) were available for qualified institutional, private equity and venture capital investors, based on company availability and investor interest.