OEMS & TIER 1 – 3 SUPPLIERS

With the following job titles:

• Chief Engineer - Battery Electric & Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
• Chief Engineer, Electrified Propulsion System
• Chief Engineer, Electrical System
• Head, EV Engineering Systems
• Head of Vehicle Electrification Technology
• Head of Hybrid and EV Battery System
• Chief Scientist, Energy and Systems
• Head of Vehicle Architecture
• Head of Systems and Control Engineering
• Electrification Project Engineer
• Head of Research, Materials and Manufacturing
• Group Product Director Hybrid and Electric Systems
• Lead Engineer, Electrical Systems Engineering
• Lead Engineer, Electrified Powertrain
• Head of Body Structures / Body in White
• Battery Electric Vehicle Global Lead Engineer
• Global Battery Systems Engineering
• Battery Research Engineer
• Technical Manager - Innovation Management
• Innovation & Technology Development Manager
• Chief Engineer & Technical Leader - Energy Storage & Systems

Plus Companies Offering The Following Products & Solutions:

• Battery Manufacturers
• Thermal Management
• Sustainable Lightweight Materials
• Joining Technology
• Power Train/Drive Train
• Motors
• Electrical & Software
• Battery Management Systems
• Aerodynamics
• Safety Testing
• Simulation & Modelling

DAY 1

IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, OFFSET BATTERY WEIGHT AND MEET EVOLVING CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS

• Designing Future BEV Concepts To Profit From Global Mega Trends & Meet Customer Acceptance On Range, Performance & Affordability 
• Evaluating Different Platforms & Architectures For Battery Integration (For Specific Classes Of B.E.V.)
• Exploring Standardization Of Metrics & Protocols For Battery Systems, Components & Charging Interfaces To Improve Interoperability & Ensure Smoother, More Modular Part Replacement 
• Optimal Design Of Thermal Management Systems At The System Level
• Major Technology Disrupters To Make Future Electric Architectures Possible – Including BMS & Cooling Innovations 

THE FUTURE OF BATTERY PACK DESIGN AND INTEGRATION

• New Developments On Interfacing Battery Technologies Within A Vehicle Architecture Including The Latest Developments On “Cell To Chassis” & “Battery Swapping” 
• Optimal Battery Pack Design & Modularity
• Further Integrating Electronic Components Into The Battery Pack
• Material Selection For Battery Attachment/Enclosure & Structure  
• Battery Pack Design & Modularity

IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WEIGHT REDUCTION TO OFFSET HEAVY BATTERY TECHNOLOGY

• Improving Battery Management System Efficiency & Integration With The Connected Car  
• Optimizing The Thermal Behaviour Of All Components & Subsystems In The Vehicle  
• Evaluate The Next Wave Of New Battery Chemistries For Efficiency
• Evaluating New Breakthroughs & innovations On Thermal Efficiency To Balance The Performance Of The System
• Innovation Focus - Electric Heater Versus Heat Pump And Air Conditioning
• Introducing Multi-Functional Components Into Thermal Management Systems

DAY 2

PART 2 - ENSURING OVERALL ENERGY EFFICIENCY

WEIGHT REDUCTION AND SAFETY

• Optimizing Whole Vehicle Architecture To Make Better Trade Offs Between Vehicle Shape/Attractive Design, Aerodynamics, Battery Positioning & Passenger Ergonomics
• BATTERY PRODUCTION Identifying The Key Cost Drivers & Opportunities To Make Battery Production Cheaper & Sustainable 
• Exploring The Future Technical Benefits Of AC Versus DC
• Integrating Sustainability & Circularity Concepts Into BEV Battery & Component Production 
• Assess The Next Wave Of Solar Technologies As To  Further Improve Energy Efficiency 
• Technologies & Materials To Enable More Lightweight Chassis & Body Structures For The Mass Market
• Vehicle Body In White Technologies That Deliver An Improved Interior Package 
• Multi-Function Components For Weight Reduction To Offset Battery Weight

OPTIMIZING EFFICIENCY OF MOTORS AND POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS

• Assess The Next Wave Of More Efficient Motor Technology & Designs
• Integrating Lighter, Multi-Function Power Train Components
• Application Of Modelling & Simulation Packages To Predict Performance Of Multi-Function Components & Sub Systems Over Time
• Optimal Configuration Of Motors & Drive Train Technologies To Maximize Efficiency 

COST EFFECTIVELY REDUCING SAFETY RISK
DESIGN TECHNIQUES, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, MATERIALS AND TOOLS

• New Resistant To Fire Innovations For The Battery Packaging 
• Evaluating Active Safety Systems For Further Protecting The Battery 
• Simulation & Modelling For BEV Battery Safety Optimization