International B2B forum for innovations
in automotive & mobility
OPENING CEREMONY
DAVE COULTER, EXECUTIVE, OAKLAND COUNTY
Chair’s Opening and Conference Commencement
Chris Ahn, Connected Vehicles and Electrification Leader, Deloitte
Piemonte: A Successful Smart Mobility Ecosystem
Rosanna Viola, Division Manager Industrial & Technologicak Goods, Piemonte Agency
Navigating Converging Social, Economic, and Technological Trends in Modern Mobility Ecosystems
Kellie Lindsay, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Autotech Ventures
Driving the Future of Transportation Ecosystems
Panel discussion: Meeting Transportation Mobility Requirements for Passengers Today
- Integrating multimodal systems in today’s urban environments
- Improving interoperability between different platforms
- Investing in a Fair and Accessible Mobility Infrastructure
Panel Moderator:
Bob Bennett, Principal and Founder, B² Civic Solutions
Panelists:
Coffee Break
How Is Automation Driving Innovation in Parking Technology?
Berveleen Mashonga, Product Manager in Product Planning and Strategy, Hyundai Mobis
- Why are autonomous and connected vehicles more vulnerable and how can we mitigate these risks?
- Understanding new the threats posed to increasingly connected transportation environments
- How is the physical driving environment changing and how can new vehicle technologies address this?
Panel Moderator:
Sajid Yacoob, Senior Partner – Smart Mobility Group, Tata Consultancy Services
Panelists:
Unlocking V2X Through the Cellular Network
Jeremy Agulnek, Senior Vice President of Connected Vehicle, HAAS Alert
Networking Lunch
Trends and Developments in New Vehicle Technologies
Chair’s Opening and Afternoon Session Commencement
Victoria Waters, Assistant Director, Mcity
Panel discussion: Ensuring a Future for Electric Vehicles
- Technology, affordability, infrastructure: overcoming obstacles to mass adoption
- Understanding the value and use cases of electric car conversions
Panel Moderator: Kevin Riddell, Senior Manager- Powertrain Forecasting, GlobalData
Panelists:
Overcoming the Obstacles for Electrification in America
Nick Twork, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Market and Communications, Our Next Energy
Panel Discussion: Understanding the Case for Hydrogen Propulsion
- In what context do hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have a future?
- Understanding the technical challenges of hydrogen propulsion for light duty vehicles
- Can hydrogen ever become a viable mass transportation fuel?
MODERATOR:
Frank Abkenar, Independent Consultant, Abkenar Consulting and former Global Powertrain Director - Ford Motor Company
PANELISTS:
Afternoon Coffee Break
AV Technologies for Defence and Intelligence Solutions
Matthew Foglesong, Director of Technology, National Advanced Mobility Consortium
Panel Discussion: Autonomous Vehicles:
Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?
- Taking a software-first approach to drive AV development
- What is the importance of industry partnerships in driving innovation?
Moderator:
Mo Al-Bodour, Automotive Consulting Manager, SBD Automotive
Panelists:
Panel Discussion: Building a Workforce to Grow with the Requirements of Industry Today
- What are some of the challenges and opportunities of attracting and retaining top talent?
- Understanding the advantages of developing a more diverse workforce
- Developing non-traditional, collaborative training methods to meet industry needs
Panel Moderator:
Sarah Gregory, Talent Solutions Director, Detroit Regional Partnership
Panelists:
Chair’s Closing Remarks and Conference close