Time: 
June 19, Wednesday, 2:00 – 3:30 PM

Moderator: Atriya Biswas (McMaster University)

Speakers:
Elliot Huangfu (McMaster University)
Nick Goberville (ANL)
Shobhit Gupta (General Motors)
Arun Kumar Verma (IIT Jammu)Sanyogeeta Lawande (Ford Motor company)

 Time: 
June 19, Wednesday, 2:00 – 3:30 PM

Moderator: Ramakrishna Garine (Caterpiller Inc.)

Speakers:
Shanmukh Sarode (Parker Hannifin)
Jason McConnell (Workhorse)
Perry Li (Professor University of Minnesota)
Eric Severson (Professor, University of Minnesota)
Dr. Suresh Natarajan (Senior Manager, Dana Inc.)

Organizer:

Elizabeth Trickett, MDA Space

Speakers:
Ashish Rana; Diego Valencia Garcia, Stellantis; Rupert Tull de Salis Dana Inc

Description:
This panel will go through the high performance motor drive pipeline from the inception of the requirements and specifications of a motor drive system to its development, manufacture and deployment. Industry experts in power electronics, motor controls, motor design and manufacturing will discuss their pieces that make this process work. The panel will focus on similarities and differences across motor applications and how the pipeline has developed and where it’s going.

Time: June 20, Thursday, 2:00 – 3:30 PM

Moderator: Vishnu Pandi (Cummins)

Speakers:
Jeffrey Diwakar, Cummins
Nadia Gkritza, Purdue
Bart Sowa, GTI Energy
Robert Wimmer , Toyota

Organizer:

Binesh Kumar, IEEE

Riddhi Padariya, Heirloom

Speakers:

 1. Uday Deshpande, D&V Electronics
2. Ted Bohn, Argonne National Laboratory
3. Erik Anderson, Curbside Electric
4. Anjan Kumar, Frost & Sullivan
5. Subho Mukherjee, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
6. Ryan Kennedy, Atom Power

Description:

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is driven by rapid technological advancements and supportive policies. This plenary panel convenes experts to discuss the latest trends and innovations in EV charging technology and policy.

Key topics include:

1. Fast-Charging Advancements: Examining rapid charging technologies that reduce range anxiety and reshape long-distance travel and urban infrastructure.
2. Hydrogen vs. Lithium-Ion Charging Trends: Comparing the potential of hydrogen fueling and lithium-ion charging systems to meet long-term energy needs.
3. Smart Charging Systems: Exploring smart charging solutions that optimize energy use, reduce grid strain, and integrate renewable energy.
4. Policy Initiatives and Regulatory Frameworks: Evaluating policies influencing infrastructure and whether governments should prioritize lithium-ion or hydrogen charging.
5. Equity and Accessibility: Addressing how charging infrastructure can equitably serve diverse communities and drive sustainable development.

Join us for a stimulating discussion on the future of EV charging and its impact on transportation and sustainability.

Time: June 20, Thursday, 2:00 – 3:30 PM

Moderator: Weihan Li (RWTH Aachen)

Speakers:

Noah Paulson, Argonne National Laboratory


Juner Zhu, Northeastern University


Oindrilla Dutta, Sandia National Laboratories


Weihan Li, RWTH Aachen

Ryan Ahmed, McMaster University

Time: June 20, Thursday, 4:30 – 6:00 PM

Moderator: Dr. Sheldon Williamson (Ontario Tech. University)

Speakers:
Dr. Anurag Srivastava, West Virginia University
Rick Szymczyk, Automotive Centre of Excellence, Ontario Tech University
Dr. Sanjida Moury, Lakehead University
Mohammed Fahim, Lead Electrical Engineer, IntellectuLogy Solutions Inc.
Radha Krishnamoorthy, ORNL
Dr. Jinia Roy, University of Wisconsin-Madison