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Xaver Hopfenspirger is responsible for business development of thermal management applications at BASF SE. He studied plastics engineering at University of Applied Sciences Rosenheim ant University of Lowell, MA. He joined BASF in 1990, where he went through different positions in the field of plastics in the automotive industry. As engineer he has a longRead more

With over 15 years of experience in automotive strategy, technology, and mobility innovation, José is a leading advisor in e-powertrains, emerging business models, and regulatory trends. Currently a Mobility Advisory Lead at Frost & Sullivan, he helps organizations navigate the intersection of EV technology, AI, and sustainability to drive new growth opportunities. Previously, he ledRead more

Dr. Quentin Werner is Functional Team Leader for eAxle Performance at Bosch, working on eAxle and eMachine technologies. Based in Germany, he has a strong background in electrical engineering, holding both a Master’s and Ph.D. from the Université de Lorraine. Before joining Bosch, he gained extensive experience in automotive engineering and powertrain technologies while workingRead more

Luca has over 15 years of experience in the powertrain domain. As the Innovation ePowertrain Manager at FPT Industrial, he plays a key role in driving technological advancements for electrified powertrains. Throughout his career, he has transitioned from developing combustion engines to pioneering hybrid powertrains for both on-road and off-road applications, serving as a chiefRead more

Dr. Ninos Poli has been working at Scania for more than 15 years, mainly within emobility and electrification. For the moment, he has the role of technology leader for the theme of vehicle propulsion, which covers the combustion engine and the electric drivetrain. He is responsible for the research road map and ensures that thereRead more

Heiko Jausel is Director Engineering eMobility at BorgWarner. He is also Global Director of Power Electronics of HW and SW integration, functional safety and cyber security topics, with focus on thermal management for battery and and cabin heating for High voltage applications.Read more

Raouaa Bahri is an NVH expert at Valeo, focusing on simulation and numerical analysis techniques for the mechanical and electromagnetic design of e-motors, particularly permanent magnet machines. Her experience and expertise vary in simulation and numerical analysis techniques for e-motor design, crash analysis, and fluid-structure interactions. She has worked with reputable organizations such as Valeo,Read more

Jay Iyengar is Oshkosh Corporation’s executive vice president and chief technology and strategic sourcing officer, a position she has held since January 2022. She is responsible for Oshkosh’s vision and strategy that will drive the investment, development and deployment of leading-edge technologies. She is also responsible for global strategic sourcing activities focused on building aRead more

Dr. Nils Perzborn is a manager, engineer, and coach. He has many years of professional experience in the automotive business and a wide range of engineering knowledge. Since 2021, he has been the Manager System NVH EU at ZF Group, which he joined in 2014. In his current role, he is responsible for the acousticalRead more

With an almost two-decade-long experience at LG group where he worked across different roles in energy storage, automotive, and electronics, Keon is currently leading two groups of experts. The first group is the team of battery experts. Henkel’s next-generation battery solutions related to safety, sustainability, new designs and chemistry are identified and initiated by thisRead more