As software-defined vehicles accelerate release cadence, readiness decisions must become as rigorous and repeatable as the engineering behind them. The Release Readiness Framework provides a structured, technology-neutral model for determining when vehicle software is fit to advance. Product teams define measurable criteria; reusable checks generate verifiable results; and staged checkpoints convert those results into consistent, auditable proceed-or-stop decisions. This session outlines the framework's building blocks, lifecycle application, adoption modes and governance principles, including controlled exception handling. Attendees will gain a practical blueprint for reducing subjective release decisions, detecting issues earlier and strengthening traceability for regulatory and certification expectations.