Agenda
13 May 2025 I Plenary Program
07:30
Check-In and Morning Coffee in the CTI SYMPOSIUM EXPO
08:20
Opening of the CTI SYMPOSIUM USA 2025
Chair
Patrick Lindemann
President, E-mobility & Chassis Mechatronics Americas – Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Sylvia Zenzinger
Conference Director CTI SYMPOSIA – Car Training Institute, Germany
08:40
– 12:20
Plenary Speeches and Panels
08:40
Government/Industry Panel
How an All-of-the-above-Energy Approach will Shape the Mobility Industry
Panel moderator: Dr Thomas Wallner
Panelists:
Dr Steve Przesmitzki
Executive Director – USCAR
Navtej Singh
Director of Engineering – International Motors
Dr Thomas Wallner
Director, Transportation and Power Systems – Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Further panelists in coordination.
09:40
Vehicle Efficiency Through Integrated Design of Drive Units and HV Battery
Dr Emad Dlala
Vice President of Powertrain – Lucid Motors
10:00
The Stellantis Ramcharger – The Right Vehicle at the Right Time
Joe Tolkacz
Ramcharger Propulsion System Chief Engineer – Stellantis
10:20
Joint Discussion with the Plenary Speakers
10:30
Networking Coffee Break in the CTI SYMPOSIUM EXPO
11:20
OEM Panel
Managing the E-Mobility Transition – How Policy and OEM Strategies can Accelerate Innovation and Competitiveness
Moderator: Patrick Lindemann
Panelists:
Micky Bly
Senior Vice President Propulsion Systems – Stellantis N.V.
Jordan Choby
Group Vice President, R&D Powertrain Engineering – Toyota Motor North America
Norman Peralta
Executive Chief Engineer – Global Electric Propulsion Systems – General Motors
Chair
Patrick Lindemann
President, E-mobility & Chassis Mechatronics Americas – Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Further panelists in coordination.
12:20
Networking Lunch Break in the CTI SYMPOSIUM EXPO
01:20
Solution Forums
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01:50
DEEP DIVE SESSIONS
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03:20
Networking Coffee Break in the CTI SYMPOSIUM EXPO
04:10
DEEP DIVE SESSIONS
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05:10
End of Lecture Program Day 1
05:30
Departure to the CTI NETWORKING EVENING @ The Henry Ford Museum
13 May 2025 I Deep Dive Sessions
12:20
– 01:50
Networking Lunch Break in the CTI SYMPOSIUM EXPO
Solution Forums
Solution Forums
01:20
– 01:50
during the Lunch Break
during the Lunch Break
01:50
– 05:10
DEEP DIVE SESSIONS
Session A: Electric and Hybrid Drive Unit
01:50
– 05:10
Session B:
E-Motor &
E-Motor Development 01:50 – 05:10
E-Motor &
E-Motor Development 01:50 – 05:10
Session C: Batteries
01:50
– 05:10
Session D: Thermal Management
01:50
– 05:10
Session E: Development Tools, AI, Testing
01:50
– 05:10
05:30
Departure CTI Networking Night @ The Henry Ford Museum
14 May 2025 I Plenary Program
07:30
Check-In and Morning Coffee in the CTI SYMPOSIUM EXPO
08:00
Opening of the CTI SYMPOSIUM USA 2025, Day 2
08:05
– 12:25
Plenary Speeches and Panels
08:05
U.S. EV Industry Update
Elizabeth Krear
VP, EV Practice – J.D. Power
08:25
STLA Multi Energy Battery Systems & Industrialization (HEV, PHEV & BEV)
Tim Grewe
Vice President STLA Energy Storage, Electrification – Stellantis
08:45
Continuous Everything – Automotive in Transition to Become a Software Industry
Florian Rohde
Managing Partner – iProcess LLC
09:05
Joint Discussion with the Plenary Speakers
09:20
Supplier Panel
Managing the E-Mobility Transition – Supplier Strategies and Answers for OEMs
Panelists:
Manojdeep Jasrotia Singh
VP Sales – North America, CareSoft Global
Christine Thelesklaf
Vice President Power Solutions – Software & Controls – Robert Bosch LLC
Ping Yu
CEO, Chief Engineer – Jing-Jin Electric Technologies Co., Ltd.
Chair
Patrick Lindemann
President, E-mobility & Chassis Mechatronics Americas – Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Further panelists in coordination.
10:10
Networking Coffee Break in the CTI SYMPOSIUM EXPO
11:00
Advancing Powertrain Solutions for Work Trucks
Nader Nasr
Senior Vice President of Technology – Oshkosh Corporation
11:25
Truck Electrification Panel
Commercial Truck Electrification: Prioritizing TCO Over Regulations
Moderator: in coordination
Panelists:
Jason Gies
Head of Operations North America – Windrose
Jerome Gregeois
Director Commercial Vehicles Development – Hyundai-Kia Motors
Dr Andreas Kammel
VP Alternative Drivetrains – TRATON
Goro Tamai
Principal Systems Engineer, PHEVs – GM Technical Fellow, Electrification – General Motors
Dr Ruidong Yang
Director of Battery Solutions Engineering – BYD-Findreams Battery
12:25
Networking Lunch Break in the CTI SYMPOSIUM EXPO
01:30
Solution Forums
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02:00
DEEP DIVE SESSIONS
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03:00
Networking Coffee Break in the CTI SYMPOSIUM EXPO
03:45
DEEP DIVE SESSIONS
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05:15
Event Wrap-Up by the Chairman and Advisory Board Members
Plenary Hall
14 May 2025 I Deep Dive Sessions
12:25
Networking Lunch Break in the CTI SYMPOSIUM EXPO
Solution Forums
Solution Forums
01:30
– 02:00
during the Lunch Break
during the Lunch Break
02:00
– 05:10
DEEP DIVE SESSIONS
Session F: Hybrid Powertrains & Components
02:00
– 05:15
Session G: Commercial Vehicles Propulsions
02:00
– 05:15
Session H: E-Drive Components
02:00
– 05:15
Session I: Batteries / E-Drive Components
02:00
– 05:15
Session J: Development Tools, AI, Testing / Lubrication
02:00
– 05:15
05:15