Green Auto Summit 2023 Speakers
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Daniel Grauel
Industrial Engineering Director
Daniel Grauel
Industrial Engineering Director
Valeo
About Speaker
Daniel Grauel is Industrial Engineering Director from Valeo
Day 1
15:50-16:10
Challenges and Opportunities in Electrical Powertrain Manufacturing
Murat Aydemir
Managing Director
Murat Aydemir
Managing Director
Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions Germany GmbH
About Speaker
Murat Aydemir is the Managing Director of Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions Germany Gmb. Before joining Faurecia, part of Group FORVIA, he started his career in 2002 at Webasto and worked in Sales and Key Account Management of several German OEMs. He joined Faurecia Seating Munich Office in 2007 and held different positions in Sales and Programs as well as a 9-month secondment to lead the German OEM activities in Shanghai. In 2018 he joined Faurecia Clean Mobility in Augsburg as Sales Director for premium OEMs for 2 years until he gets promoted as Business Unit Director for the same account. He joined Faurecia Hydrogen Solution as Business Incubator General Manager in February 2022 and assumed his current position since March 2023. As part of his mission, Murat is currently representing Faurecia in associations such as Clean Energy Partnership (CEP), H2 Bayern and acting as spokesperson for the German Hydrogen Ecosystem. He has a Business Administration degree from FernUniversität Hagen, Germany.
Day 1
16:50-17:40
Panel 2: Hydrogen Power: The Fuel of the Future?
Nicolai Woyczechowski
Managing Director
Nicolai Woyczechowski
Managing Director
Virta International GmbH
About Speaker
Nicolai Woyczechowski was born in Berlin in 1983. He laid the foundation for his career in electromobility early on with his diploma thesis at the European University Viadrina, entitled "The prospects for success of electromobility in Germany". After graduating, he initially worked for various companies as a consultant and project manager with a focus on the energy industry. In January 2014, he found his way back to electro-mobility and took over responsibility for business development at Hubject GmbH. His responsibilities included the acquisition and implementation of major and special projects as well as innovation management. Since October 1, 2016, he has been responsible for sales and market development for Virta Inter-national GmbH (a 100% subsidiary of Liikennevirta Oy from Finland) for the DACH region from the Berlin office. His team is now fifteen strong and growing. Since 01.01.2022 he is also responsible for the CEE region.
Day 2
09:20 - 10:10
Panel 3: Charged for Success: Building Scalable and Reliable EV Charging Infrastructure
Tony Persson
Head of Battery Production
Tony Persson
Head of Battery Production
Scania CV AB
About Speaker
Tony Persson is Head of Battery Production from Scania CV AB
Day 2
14:50 - 15:10
Transformation of production skills, competence and know-how from ICE to BEV
Marcus Groll
Managing Director / COO
Marcus Groll
Managing Director / COO
Ionity GmbH
About Speaker
The electromobility expert has more than 16 years of experience in the automotive and charging infrastructure industry. He is responsible for the operational business of IONITY and is thus directly involved in making the mobility transformation in Europe a reality. Marcus Groll was born in Hamburg in 1971, studied physics at the University of Hamburg and received his doctorate in business administration from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management in Vallendar in 2012.
Day 2
09:20 - 10:10
Panel 3: Charged for Success: Building Scalable and Reliable EV Charging Infrastructure
Jens Kühlmeyer
Engineering Strategy Driving & Energy Technologies
Jens Kühlmeyer
Engineering Strategy Driving & Energy Technologies
Audi AG
About Speaker
I'm born in the Sarre region in Germany. After finishing school I continued on RWTH university in Aaachen with mechanical engineering and economics achieving seperate degrees Dipl.-Ing. in 2001 and Dipl.-Kfm. in 2003. I started my career 2001 with Volkswagen in the advanced development department for gasoline engines. I compleeted the last two years of my economics course in parallel to work via the Fernuniversität Hagen. First business years with Volkswagen were focussed on thermodynamical and charging development bringing the Volkswagen TSI engines to the great success they have been since these years. In 2010 I took over the technhical project management for the Volkswagen group W12-engines and with an approach to synergise all W12 derivates beeing created in the first millenium decade we designed a new W12 TSI engine beeing unrivalled in terms of the quadrouple aspects: fuel efficiency, package, comfort and performance. With the W12 TSI engine beeing lunched in the 2015 Bentley Bentayga I took over EA/M department at Bentley motors in Crewe from 2016. As head of EA/M I was responsible for the entire product line management W12 engines and for the 'future powertrain'. My kick off to deep dive into all powertrain technologies with more and more focus on sustainability. With this background I switched to Audi in 2019 to take over the 'Technology strategy driving and energy' inside the engineering department. The last years we focussed on the physical and technical boundary conditions for the transformation inside the indivudual mobility, which is the background for todays presentation.
Day 1
11:50-12:10
Defossilizing passenger car mobility
Alexander Klose
Executive Vice President Overseas Operations
Alexander Klose
Executive Vice President Overseas Operations
Aiways
About Speaker
With some 30 years' experience in automotive strategy and marketing, Dr. Alexander Klose has a deep understanding of the mobility sector around the globe. Before joining Aiways in 2018, Dr. Klose has held roles as the CEO of Volvo Cars (China), and Asia Pacific President of PAG, which included the Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo brands. He has also provided consultancy and support services to a number of automotive retail groups in China. Dr. Klose is responsible for Aiways' operations outside of China.
Day 2
14:00 - 14:20
Topic TBC
Wulf Schlachter
Founder & CEO
Wulf Schlachter
Founder & CEO
DXBe Management
About Speaker
Wulf started his career in 1996 as an IT-Consultant in the Web 1.0 based "Media & Telco" scene in Germany. During this time, Wulf realized projects with the most renowned Global customers and is considered as one of the Media & Telco pioneers in Germany. In 2007, he decided to leave Telefónica to found DXBe Management in Hamburg & Dubai (UAE) – A Strategy & Management Consulting company - focusing on pure Digital business. He is one of the IoT, Smart City & e-Mobility pioneers in Europe with several Advisory & Board Memberships positions. First CTO of Ionity, Advisor to several CPO & eMSP startups worldwide (like &Charge, Switch-EV, ChargeConstruct, …) as well as Management Advisor to large Enterprises worldwide – He and his Team is building new e- & h2-mobility driven ecosystems, eVTOL soultions, Fleet & Sharing and “state of the art” Charge Point Management Systems. Wulf (and his Expert Team) has audited more than 80 Charge Point Systems worldwide in the last 4 years for Investors, OEMs, eMSPs, CPOs, Fleet Operators and Utilities worldwide.
Day 2
09:20 - 10:10
Panel 3: Charged for Success: Building Scalable and Reliable EV Charging Infrastructure
Despina Chatzikyriakou
Head of ZEEKR Power
Despina Chatzikyriakou
Head of ZEEKR Power
ZEEKR Europe
About Speaker
Dr. Despina Chatzikyriakou joined ZEEKR Europe in April 2023, leading ZEEKR Power strategy and operations. With a clear target to deliver an intelligent, rewarding, and convenient customer experience as well as to quickly setup and expand the ZEEKR brand in Europe, ZEEKR Power is aiming at adding value to European customers by combining e-mobility with charging and energy services and products. Prior to joining ZEEKR Europe, Dr. Chatzikyriakou spent 10 years at Toyota Motor Europe, holding various positions in R&D, innovation, hydrogen/fuel cell, batteries, global energy strategy and eventually battery electric vehicle strategy and rollout, with the overall responsibility for Toyota and Lexus' charging and energy strategy in Europe. Dr. Chatzikyriakou holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London followed by postdoctoral studies in Nuclear Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is the author of various scientific publications as well as a public speaker on the topics of e-mobility and green energy.
Day 2
09:00 - 09:20
Fostering the creation of a customer-centric EV ecosystem in Europe
Tilo Schweers
Vice President R&D
Tilo Schweers
Vice President R&D
smart Europe GmbH
About Speaker
Tilo Schweers is Vice President R&D from smart Europe GmbH
Day 1
12:10-12:30
Being mindful with our resources: how efficiency can make the EV transition work better
Alain Visser
CEO
Alain Visser
CEO
Lynk & Co Sales Germany GmbH
About Speaker
Alain Visser is CEO from Lynk & Co Sales Germany GmbH
Day 2
10:50 - 11:10
Sustainability is beyond electric cars
Wolfgang Schmid
Webfleet Head of Central Region
Wolfgang Schmid
Webfleet Head of Central Region
Bridgestone Mobility Solutions
About Speaker
Wolfgang Schmid is the Head of Central Region for Webfleet and leads activities in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Nordics region. He is also responsible for the Customer Success Teams and significantly influences the further development of the company in the above-mentioned markets and regions. As a graduate in business administration with experience in programming logistics software, Wolfgang Schmid is passionate about the impact that data has on our lives today. He is also very interested in the topics of sustainability and the future of (electric) mobility.
Day 1
13:50-14:10
Telematics and EV: How data is driving fleet electrification
Michael Fischer
Deputy General Manager
Michael Fischer
Deputy General Manager
Honda R&D Europe (Deutschland) GmbH
About Speaker
Michael Fischer studied mechanical and process engineering at the University of Technology Darmstadt from 2000 to 2006. In 2006 he joined Honda R&D Europe working in the area of powertrain technology research with a main focus on emission reduction of diesel and gasoline engines as well as model based engine control. From 2011 until 2014 Michael Fischer served as section leader “Powertrain Technology”. In 2014, he became department manager of the Automobile Engineering and Research department followed by the management of the Powertrain and Material Research department in 2016. Since 2019 he is Department Manager of the Digital Solutions & Electrification Research department, developing new business models and solutions for E-Mobility.
Day 1
11:00 - 11:20
Battery EV and Hydrogen – Contradiction or best match for carbon neutrality
Winfried Hermann
Minister of Transport
Winfried Hermann
Minister of Transport
Ministry of Transport Baden-Württemberg
About Speaker
Winfried Hermann is the minister of the Ministry of Transport Baden-Württemberg in the cabinet of Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann since Mai 2011. Minister Hermann is in charge of topics concerning road engineering, public transport, bicycle traffic, foot traffic, rail traffic, car traffic, air traffic, barge traffic and infrastructure. This also includes air pollution control and the protection of nature and against noise. A sustainable new mobility is the guiding principle of the policy of the Ministry of Transport. Human beings, their health and mobility needs and the environment are always the central focus of all the activities. Minister Hermann is also a member of The Green Party and of the State Parliament of Baden- Württemberg.
Day 1
16:30-16:50
Driving change: Baden-Württemberg‘s path to climate-neutral transport
Stefano Terranova
CEO
Stefano Terranova
CEO
Atlante Energy
About Speaker
Stefano is a passionate builder of energy infrastructures, having structured more 20 Billion euros worth of energy related transactions, assembled teams and scaled up businesses in four continents. Starting from October 2021 Stefano has build Atlante right from the drawing board up to becoming a key EV charging player in southern Europe, having attracted a formidable team of passionate Atlanters to join his mission. Born inside the NHOA Group, Atlante is developing Southern Europe’s largest network of EV fast and ultra-fast charging stations, with an ambition of reaching 35,000 points of charge by 2030 and fully on track to meet its target of 5,000 points by 2025. Stefano’s professional expertise spans more than 20 years, mainly focused on energy and related infrastructure. Having started his career in the UK, between investment banking (with Credit Agricole) and sponsor side (with the then FTSE100 International Power plc), Stefano actively participated in the independent power generation revolution in Europe. He then moved to the Middle East, where he greatly contributed to International Power’s (first) and ENGIE’s (later) enormous success in accompanying the fast paced growth of emerging economies in the Middle East, Africa, Turney and Southern Asia. With ENGIE, Stefano then moved to Latin America, where he spearheaded the commencement of the energy transition in ENGIE’s main markets there (Chile, Peru, Mexico). Returning to Europe in 2018, Stefano joined the then newly acquired ENGIE Eps to integrate into the Group and he then served as General Manager, pivoting the business towards the large scale storage projects which make up most of NHOA’s success today as a global leader in that space. Stefano graduated from the University of Rome in Economics and Commerce, refined his studies with a Master’s Degree in Economics and Finance from the University of York and is a CFA® Charterholder
Day 2
09:20 - 10:10
Panel 3: Charged for Success: Building Scalable and Reliable EV Charging Infrastructure
Stefan Herr
CEO
Stefan Herr
CEO
Evercharge
About Speaker
Stefan Herr is a true pioneer of e-mobility. Since 2007, he has worked for market-defining companies such as RWE, innogy and E.ON. Since the early days of the industry, he has been involved in groundbreaking topics such as ISO 15118. Later, he led the development of a product portfolio for DC charging products on an international scale at innogy. Today, Stefan is part of E.ON Group Innovation. E.ON Group Innovation is a modular innovation platform that identifies, develops and scales future technologies and digital business models in the energy sector and beyond for E.ON's core business. This is where Evercharge was born. Today he is CEO of Evercharge and his mission is to ensure that EV drivers can rely on their next charging session - every charging session.
Day 2
09:20 - 10:10
Panel 3: Charged for Success: Building Scalable and Reliable EV Charging Infrastructure
Layla Keramat
Partner, Experience Innovation EMEA
Layla Keramat
Partner, Experience Innovation EMEA
Prophet Germany GmbH
About Speaker
Layla Keramat is Prophet's EMEA Partner for Experience & Innovation, with over 30 years of experience defining and designing innovative digital solutions with her multi- disciplinary teams. With a human-centered design approach, Layla creates systems of service and product for connected mobility, health, telcos, digital wallets, IoT (at home and industry), and future cities for clients such as Porsche, Volkswagen, IKEA, China UnionPay, Deutsche Telekom, AT&T, O2 Telefonica, Saudi Telekom, Samsung, Siemens, General Electric, 9/11 Memorial Museum, and other leading brands. Her programs have successfully been brought to markets across the US, Europe, Middle East, and China. Layla recently spoke at multiple events including Business Design Talks, TU München, InnoTrans, University Darmstadt, be.digital Digital Innovation Day, University of St. Gallen, Lucerne University, and Hyper Island. She also presented to the NYU Museum Studies Master’s Program, served as a jury member for the IDZ UX Awards and ADC, and worked as an Adjunct Professor at the School of Visual Arts in New York.
Day 2
09:20 - 10:10
Panel 3: Charged for Success: Building Scalable and Reliable EV Charging Infrastructure
Marc Mültin
Founder and CEO
Marc Mültin
Founder and CEO
Switch
About Speaker
Marc Mültin is Founder and CEO from Switch
Day 1
14:10 - 14:30
Topic TBC
Eva Vilaplana
Automotive Business Line Director for Hydrogen Activities
Eva Vilaplana
Automotive Business Line Director for Hydrogen Activities
FORVIA
About Speaker
Eva Vilaplana is Director of the Automotive Business Line for the Faurecia Hydrogen Solutions division since June 2023. With a double degree in chemistry (in Spain) and in materials engineering (in France), Eva cumulates 25 years of experience in the automotive industry for Tier2 and Tier1 suppliers. She first developed a solid expertise in Marketing and Product Management, when the automotive industry massively transformed metal components into thermoplastic and/or thermosetting systems meeting the challenge of constraints in terms of weight and integration. In 2004, Eva Vilaplana joined FORVIA's Business Group Clean Mobility to support the commercial development of emission control solutions adapted to exhaust systems for internal combustion engines. During her 19 years of experience at Faurecia, Eva led product strategy, sales, projects and customer strategy for the vast majority of international OEMs working with Faurecia.
Day 1
16:10-16:30
How Tiers 1 suppliers can support the development of hydrogen technology?
Robert Gantner
Head of Business Development Battery Systems OE
Robert Gantner
Head of Business Development Battery Systems OE
Webasto Group
About Speaker
Studied Electronics Systems Engineering at the University for Applied Science in Augsburg, Germany, and the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, as well as Renewable Energy Systems Technology at the University of Loughborough, England. In 2005 he started working for Daimler AG in several positions in the fields of technology management and electric drivetrains. In 2015 he became Manager Product Safety for Li-Ion batteries at the Accumotive GmbH & Co. KG, a 100% subsidiary of Daimler AG, before changing to Valmet Automotive in 2018 as Senior Manager Battery Systems Development. In 2019 he joined the Webasto Group as Business Unit Engineering Manager and is responsible for technical customer requests and the lead engineering of automotive battery systems.
Day 2
15:50-16:10
Topic TBC
Benjamin Krieger
Secretary General
Benjamin Krieger
Secretary General
CLEPA
About Speaker
Benjamin Krieger is Secretary General from CLEPA
Day 1
09:00 - 09:20
Accelerating the Drive to Sustainability
Stefano Cattaneo
Global Director New Business E Mobility
Stefano Cattaneo
Global Director New Business E Mobility
IPG Photonics
About Speaker
Stefano Cattaneo is Global Director for E-Mobility at IPG Photonics with over 30 years of experience in laser technology and its application. He got his Master Degree in Physics at Milan University in 1994 with a thesis on the development of High Power Optical Amplifier for DWM Communication, successfully presented at the European conference ECOC ‘94. After a first experience in Italtel SpA as designer of fiber optical amplifiers, he joined the Italian branch of IPG Photonics in 1998 as manager of industrial division. In 2008 he was promoted General Manager of the branch and remained in the role until 2021 when he got the new position of Global Director e-mobility following main sales opportunities and developments on the topic among all Corporate’s subsidiaries.
Day 2
16:10-17:00
Panel 4: Life of BATTERY: Produce, Use, ReUse
Marvin Ruf
Sr. Account Executive
Marvin Ruf
Sr. Account Executive
HERE Technologies
About Speaker
Marvin joined HERE Technologies in 2022 as Sr. Account Executive EMEAR and is working on OEM accounts and emerging business. He consults and guides customers to maximise the use of HERE‘s Navigation, ADAS, AD and EV services to create the best experience for end-customers. Marvin studied Automotive Engineering at the Technical University of Berlin and previously worked for multiple OEMs, mainly for Daimler, where over the last years he worked in the departments of Business Development and Strategic Partnership Management in the space of digital services. He is based in Berlin, one of HERE‘s main sites and has previously spoken on the ICA summit on the topic of Autonomous Vehicles.
Day 1
11:40 - 11:50
The importance of Navigation in the era of EV (Electric Vehicles) and SDV (Software Defined Vehicles)
Timon Rupp
Founder & CEO
Timon Rupp
Founder & CEO
The Drivery
About Speaker
Founder & CEO Timon champions connected experts and entrepreneurs. He established The Drivery GmbH in 2019, forming a global mobility innovation marketplace with branches in Berlin, Shanghai, Yokohama & Korea. The environment fosters idea exchange between visionaries, expediting innovation. Timon, an MDAX exec, entrepreneur, and venture specialist, gained prominence through successful ventures. After impactful years in Asian and American innovation hubs, he founded a leading IoT platform in Europe in 2013. Post collaborations with giants like Google and Amazon, he exited in 2017. As VP and head of venturing, he thrived in another MDAX firm, mentoring valuable start-ups.
Day 2
11:40 - 12:40
Startup Hour
Jan Bracke
CTO
Jan Bracke
CTO
e-TROVA
About Speaker
Holding a master in Bio Engineering and Manufacturing Management. Leadership roles within General Motors for production as well as manufacturing engineering. Independent Manufacturing consultancy for OEM’s and suppliers. Founder and CTO for eTrova offering Diesel-to-Electric repowering of heavy-duty trucks.
Day 2
11:10 - 11:30
e-TROVA Diesel-to-Electric technology
Darko Levicar
Director Transport Policy
Darko Levicar
Director Transport Policy
Hydrogen Europe
About Speaker
Darko Levicar is Director Transport Policy from Hydrogen Europe
Day 1
16:50-17:40
Panel 2: Hydrogen Power: The Fuel of the Future?
Benno Leuthner
Head of Business Development
Benno Leuthner
Head of Business Development
CUSTOMCELLS
About Speaker
Benno Leuthner studied mechanical engineering at the University of Appliend Sciences Hamburg. Already during his study he hired at the consulting company P3. There he started his working life in the field of project management and consulting for various high and low voltage battery systems for German OEMs. Benno Leuthner joined CUSTOMCELLS as head of business development and sales in November 2017 and expanded the business focused on automotive and aviation purposes as also for the production of mid and large scale cells.
Day 2
16:10 - 17:00
Panel 4: Life of BATTERY: Produce, Use, ReUse
Jens Fleckenstein
Global Hydrogen Strategy Trucks & Buses
Jens Fleckenstein
Global Hydrogen Strategy Trucks & Buses
Daimler Truck AG
About Speaker
Jens Fleckenstein is Global Hydrogen Strategy Trucks & Buses from Daimler Truck AG
Day 1
16:50-17:40
Panel 2: Hydrogen Power: The Fuel of the Future?
Silke Frank
Managing Director
Silke Frank
Managing Director
Hydrogen Moves GmbH
About Speaker
Meet the person: Silke Frank Silke Frank, otherwise known as Miss Hydrogen, has been active in the Hydrogen industry for the past 19 years. Having started out in the events sector, she has organized over 60 Hydrogen events around the globe since 2004. Between 2020 and 2022, Silke Frank and her team provided infotainment and support on all matters concerning Hydrogen to many thousands of people – digitally and interactively through webinars and 24-hour events. She maintains one of the largest personal H2 networks, based on mutually supportive and long-standing relationships. Silke Frank is an expert and empathetic communicator and networker. She guides institutions, companies, associations and policymakers interested in Hydrogen toward a prosperous Hydrogen future. One of the things that is particularly important to her is making her clients happHY! Her motto: Nothing else in the world is so powerful as an idea whose time has come. (Victor Hugo) Meet the entrepreneur: Hydrogen Moves GmbH In May 2022 Silke Frank founded Hydrogen Moves GmbH. True to the company slogan “Push the Market!”, she and her colleagues ensure their clients are successful in Hydrogen through their role as independent and proactive marketers and strategic Hydrogen consultants. “We listen, think and act alongside you and for you – both locally and internationally. Our experience, well-established connections and personal contacts around the world are channeled into your success!” www.hydrogen-moves.de/en Meet the Vice President: honorary position at the German Association DWV Since December 2020 Silke Frank has been serving at a national level as Vice President of the German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (DWV). In December 2022, she was reelected onto the steering committee by a significant majority, confirming her appointment as Vice President. In her role she is passionate about communication, representation, member relations and bringing together the right partners. www.dwv-info.de Behind the scenes: at home in Berglen, Germany Silke Frank lives with her husband and two sons. In her leisure time she enjoys family time, music, gardening, nature, reading and wine.
Day 1
16:50-17:40
Panel 2: Hydrogen Power: The Fuel of the Future?
Aleksander Rajch
Board Member
Aleksander Rajch
Board Member
PSPA
About Speaker
After 15 years in public affairs within the energy, financial, defense and renewables sector, Aleksander switched to working toward the decarbonization of road transport as part of a non- profit NGO - PSPA.
Day 2
16:10 - 17:00
Panel 4: Life of BATTERY: Produce, Use, ReUse
Peter Guse
Senior Manager Business Development
Peter Guse
Senior Manager Business Development
Vector Informatik GmbH
About Speaker
An electrical engineer passionate about innovation, technology and building from scratch, Peter currently drives electric mobility with sophisticated secure and safe solutions for electric charging at Vector Informatik GmbH, Germany. Before that he held responsible positions in manufacturing engineering, logistics and R&D in telecommunications and automotive industries worldwide
Day 1
14:50 - 15:10
Bidirectional Charging: Chance and Challenge
Alexander Bourgett
Head of Department Software Development
Alexander Bourgett
Head of Department Software Development
eSystems MTG GmbH
About Speaker
Alexander Bourgett is the Head of Department Software Development at eSystems MTG GmbH, a part of KATEK group. He is part of the founding team of eSystems, which started in 2016 and nowadays is a full Tier 1 OEM supplier for AC charging infrastructure. Alexander has over 20 years experience in automotive development covering engineering and management roles in Infotainment, Audio, Telematics and EV charging system development. Alexander holds a Dipl.Ing degree in Electrical Engineering from Technical University Darmstadt, Germany.
Day 2
14:30 - 14:50
AC charging stations - Only glorified power switches?
Adam Mutwil
Head of Division Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Mobility – G 25
Adam Mutwil
Head of Division Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Mobility – G 25
Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport
About Speaker
Adam Mutwil is Head of Division Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Mobility – G 25 of Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport
Day 1
16:50 - 17:40
Panel 2: Hydrogen Power: The Fuel of the Future?
Doron Hemo
Head of the Economic and Trade Mission
Doron Hemo
Head of the Economic and Trade Mission
Israeli Foreign Trade Administration in Germany
About Speaker
Doron Hemo is the Head of the Economic and Trade Mission in Munich, Germany. Under Doron’s supervision, he and his team supports numerous of Israeli companies helping them to prosper in Germany. In parallel Doron assists many major German companies discover business opportunities in Israel. The responsibilities of the mission Doron runs are to promote bilateral economic relations, attract and encourage foreign investments in Israel, foster future joint R&D collaborations with Israeli companies, encourage Israeli exports and to enhance commercial cooperation between Israel and Germany. Prior, in years 2016-2019 Doron served as the head of the American division at the Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry headquarters, supervising 13 economic offices in the whole American continent. In years 2012-2016 Doron was posted in Taipei as the official economic representative to both Taiwan and the Philippines. In 2010 Doron joined the Ministry of Economy and Industry as a head of branch in the Asian and Pacific division – a part of the Foreign Trade Administration. Prior to joining the Ministry, Doron gained experience in various fields. Doron started his career in 2003 as an industrial engineer and project manager at the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). In 2007 he joined a successful IT start-up company and headed a business unit for strategic clients of professional industrial IT services. Following this position, in 2009, Doron worked as a CDM project manager carried by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, guiding projects through all stages of implementation, registration and verification. Doron holds a BSc degree in industrial engineering and management from the Ben-Gurion University. A MBA from Recanati business school and a M.A in public policy at the Tel Aviv University.
SPEAKER 2021
Opening Remarks
Sagie Evbenata
Senior Research Analyst
Sagie Evbenata
Senior Research Analyst
Guidehouse Insights
About Speaker
Sagie Evbenata is Senior Research Analyst from Guidehouse Insights
Day 1
16:10 - 17:00
Panel 4: Life of BATTERY: Produce, Use, ReUse
Nick De Bie
Application Engineer
Nick De Bie
Application Engineer
Flanders Make VZW
About Speaker
I am graduated as Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with the specialization in Vehicle Technology. Within Flanders Make, I work as research engineer on hybrid and electric vehicles such as the Range Rover Evoque demonstrator vehicles and electric heavy duty truck. Next to that, I am also working as a test engineer on high-voltage batteries and electric motors.
Day 2
11:10 - 11:30
e-TROVA Diesel-to-Electric technology
AMBASSADOR: Jaime Ruiz Huescar
Director, Cofounder
AMBASSADOR: Jaime Ruiz Huescar
Director, Cofounder
CITIES FORUM
About Speaker
AMBASSADOR: Jaime Ruiz Huescar is Director, Cofounder from CITIES FORUM
AMBASSADOR: Sebastian Henßler
Publisher
AMBASSADOR: Sebastian Henßler
Publisher
SH Web dienstleistungsgesellschaft mbH
About Speaker
AMBASSADOR: Sebastian Henßler is Publisher from SH Web dienstleistungsgesellschaft mbH
CHAIRMAN: Nick Ancell
Publisher
Nick Ancell is the Publisher of E-Mobility Engineering, the renowned technical magazine for engineers at the forefront of vehicle electrification. Bringing 20 years of experience working in B2C and B2B media, he focusses on delivering unparalleled and engaging content. In 2018, Nick launched E-Mobility Engineering to serve as the trusted source of technical information for engineers whilst providing an effective commercial platform for solution providers. Since a young age he’s always had a passion for everything and anything on wheels, it was inevitable he would find a way of turning his dreams of working in the automotive industry into a reality. Understanding the worlds need for green and sustainable transport solutions, Nick combines his enthusiasm for a better, cleaner, and safer world with his knowledge and experience of creating innovative and effective media platforms to play his part in sustaining the transport industries for future generations.
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