Uninterrupted Immersion – Automotive panel now available on-demand

In a year defined by rapid transformation in audio, entertainment, and intelligent listening, Futuresource Consulting’s Audio Collaborative 2025 brought the industry’s brightest minds together for a day of connection, curiosity, and cross-sector innovation. Now, the acclaimed panel session “Uninterrupted Immersion: Automotive” is available to download, offering rare insights into the future of in-car audio and seamless listening experiences. 

Held at London’s Soho Hotel, Audio Collaborative 2025 united global leaders from hardware, software, automotive, broadcast, content creation, and research. The “Uninterrupted Immersion” panel featured experts from Cinemo, Warwick Acoustics, Audioscenic, Dolby, and Lenbrook Media Group, exploring how automotive audio is setting new benchmarks for quality, personalisation, and continuity across environments. 

Andy Dowell, Head of Business Development, Lenbrook Media Group, set the scene for the panel stating: 

“For years, people assumed young listeners didn’t care about sound quality. But that’s simply not true. This generation has grown up with premium headphones and incredible audio references, and the car has now become one of the places where they expect the best.” 

A new benchmark for audio innovation 

The session delved into the evolving expectations of consumers, driven by premium headphones and branded car audio systems. Panellists discussed how today’s vehicles are not just transport—they’re dynamic sound environments, adapting in real time to road noise, connectivity, and user context. From AI-driven infotainment and spatial audio to cloud-based personalisation, the conversation revealed how automotive is shaping the future of soundbars, headphones, and home audio. 

Seamless continuity and personalisation 

With over half of users now relying on smartphones as their main source of in-car content, the panel explored the technical and non-technical barriers to seamless transitions between home, mobile, and vehicle. The experts highlighted the role of AI agents, context-aware systems, and cross-device integration in delivering effortless, emotionally resonant experiences. Regional and generational differences were also discussed, with insights into how privacy, regulation, and cultural habits are influencing adoption worldwide. 

Ivan Dimkovic, Co-Founder, Cinemo GmbH, commented: 

“Seamless audio continuity has always been the dream — and at CES 2026, we’re showing how close we are to making it a reality. Moving from home to car should feel like one connected experience, and our new solution is a major step in that direction.” 

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