Gates open, and registrants start pouring in for informal networking, snacks, and (of course) coffee.
Join EV and EV charging analyst Loren McDonald for an insightful presentation on the current state of the United States electric vehicle industry. Loren will provide valuable insights into the nation's EV adoption rates, share his forecast for 2030, and outline the key challenges that must be overcome in the transition to electric vehicles. This timely and informative session will provide essential knowledge for anyone interested in the future of the EV industry.
Moderator: MATT TESKE
Join Sandy Munro, an industry insider, as he shares his first-hand experiences in designing, testing, and manufacturing EVs, along with the technological breakthroughs and unique challenges he encountered. In this thought-provoking session, he will explore how the push towards electrification is transforming the automotive industry, leading to cleaner, quieter, faster, and safer cars. Don't miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights from his expertise.
Moderator: MATT DELORENZO
9:55 AM Transition to Breakouts
The United States is committed to building a nationwide EV infrastructure, aiming to provide high-speed charging every 50 miles along the interstate highway system. However, the rollout has faced challenges. This panel will feature representatives from all stakeholders involved in the development of this ecosystem.
Moderator: MATT TESKE / CHARGEWAY
The legislation for e-bike and micromobility solutions is rapidly evolving at the state and local government level, resulting in a wide range of proposals from incentives and rebates to bans. This panel brings together industry experts to discuss the optimal approach for the industry and the consumers, taking into consideration the benefits and drawbacks of different regulatory approaches.
Moderator: Tony Donaldson
Engage with industry peers in a collaborative networking session designed for like-minded individuals to connect, share insights, form partnerships, and collaborate on projects through a rotation conversation format.
Learn about the influence of government regulations on the production of electric vehicles, affecting design, production processes, availability, and affordability. Join decision-makers responsible for drafting and implementing these regulations to discuss the impact of tax incentives, emission standards, subsidies, infrastructure, and manufacturing regulations, and explore what types of regulations will shape the future of the electric car industry.
Moderator: LOREN MCDONALD
Join our esteemed panel of experts in the electric car industry for an enlightening discussion on the challenges and opportunities of the transition to electrification. Our panelists include Brett Palmquist from Southern California Edison, Jimmy Wilder from EV Charging Solutions, Nicole Antakli from Charge Enterprises, and Mark McNabb from Van Tuyl; previously CEO of Electrify America & VW of America. The discussion will focus on relatable, everyday issues that will help attendees understand the challenges in the transition to electrification and how stakeholders can work together to successfully drive adoption. Topics of discussion may include charging infrastructure, battery technology, consumer education, and government policies. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights from some of the top experts in the electric car industry
Moderator: Dave Parsons
Collaborating for success in the electrification transition: addressing challenges and solutions for stakeholders.
Moderator: Laycee Schmidtke & Eric Morley
How a 120-year-old company is transitioning to EVs without losing the soul of driving, building purposeful technologies and changing how you shop for a Ford.
Moderator: Ed LOH
Bridgestone, an industry leader in tire development for almost a century, will unveil a new product designed to enhance the electric vehicle driving experience, as the industry moves towards electrification.
Moderator: Davis Adams-Smith
Enjoy a nice mid-day meal and get ready for the Power Session Panel!
Join the Motor Press Guild as they share key findings from their recent survey on electric vehicles, highlighting the importance of ongoing innovation and investment in this rapidly evolving market.
Moderator: JACK NERAD
Discover how the world's #1 retailer, Walmart, is making electric mobility accessible to the masses with insights from Laura Rush, the Senior Vice President of Electronics and Toys at Walmart. Learn about Walmart's initiatives to increase the availability and affordability of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Join us for an informative discussion on the role of major retailers in promoting the adoption of electric mobility.
Moderator: Zac Estrada
This panel discusses the responsibility of the e-bike industry to educate consumers about e-bike safety as well as discuss the risks of questionable technology. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from leading manufacturers on how they're addressing this issue and educating their customers about the value of safety.
Moderator: TONY DONALDSON
Join the EPA for a Fireside Chat discussing the environmental impact of gasoline-powered vehicles and the potential for electric vehicles to significantly reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about the EPA's initiatives and incentives to promote the adoption of electric vehicles and their efforts toward a cleaner and healthier future.
Moderator: ED LOH
Experience the latest e-mobility press conferences, product reveals and get exclusive access to company founders and executives at Electrify Expo. Get ready to ride, drive and demo all the newest products, network with your peers, and get an exclusive firsthand look experience of the festival prior to general public days on the weekend.
Our Industry Day cocktail reception is a time to network and reconnect with colleagues to talk about what you've seen and heard, and plan your next moves in this rapidly growing space. Join us at Bogart's inside the Long Beach Convention Center!
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Gilbert Castillo is the director of regulatory compliance at Hyundai Motor North America. In this role, he is responsible for the development and implementation of HMNA’s vehicle emissions compliance strategies, ensuring alignment with the quickly changing regulatory environment and Hyundai’s overall corporate objectives. He also supports Hyundai and Genesis' future line-up strategies, helping to ensure they meet both market and regulatory requirements as the industry transitions to electrification.
Castillo joined Hyundai in 2011 as Sr. Manager, Alternative Vehicle Strategy and in 2013 was elevated to support the team as Sr. Group Manager, Alternative Vehicle Strategy. He most recently was appointed to Sr. Group Mgr., Product Strategy & Regulatory Compliance in 2020, where he has established strategies and processes to meet increasingly complex regulations while also becoming an advocate for Hyundai with regulators and key industry groups. Gil participated in the first Hyundai High Potential Program. As a part of the program, he and his group presented the Data Monetization - B2B Project, focusing on creating opportunities for Hyundai to monetize data based on vehicle usages and performance.
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Focussed and passionate leader with 20+ years of experience in transportation policy, vehicle safety, and bringing new technologies to market
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Emily began her career in tech, working as a product manager at Amazon for almost 6 years. That gave her an up-close view of how software engineering teams work, how good products are launched, and the way business strategies shift over time. But a desire to think more broadly about tech and its impact on society spurred her to change careers. She earned a master's in journalism from Northwestern University, and now is a reporter focusing on EVs and AI.
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Peter MacGillivray is a seasoned marketing and public relations professional who has made significant contributions to the automotive industry. One of his most notable roles was as the Vice President of Communications and Events at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), where he oversaw the organization's global events and strategic communications.
During his tenure at SEMA, MacGillivray played a pivotal role in growing the SEMA Show into one of the largest trade shows in the world, attracting thousands of exhibitors and attendees from all over the globe. He also helped establish SEMA Cares, which has provided financial assistance to industry charities.
MacGillivray's expertise in event management and strategic communications led him to the Electrify Expo, an annual event that showcases the latest advancements in electric vehicles and sustainable transportation. The event aims to educate and inspire consumers to consider environmentally-friendly transportation options.
Prior to his work at SEMA and Electrify Expo, MacGillivray held several notable positions at Petersen Publishing, including serving as the Editorial Director of the truck group (Four Wheeler, 4Wheel & OffRoad, JP and Sport Truck) and Publisher of Super Street. During his time at Petersen Publishing, MacGillivray was instrumental in developing sales, marketing and PR strategies for some of the most iconic automotive brands in the world.
Throughout his career, MacGillivray has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the automotive industry, earning numerous awards, including the Media Industry Newsletter (MIN) Hall of Fame, Trade Show Executive Magazine "Most Experiential Show" and "Best International Show." In addition, his shows have been recognized by the US Dept of Commerce President's Recognition for Export Service.
Loren is also an experienced keynote speaker having delivered more than 350 presentations and webinars to audiences in 19 countries. Loren is an award-winning marketer with 30+ years of experience as a marketing executive, consultant, and marketing evangelist/content marketer at companies including IBM, Arthur Andersen, USWeb/CKS, and Silverpop.
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Sandy Munro is a hands-on, self-made American businessman and owner of Munro & Associates, Inc. He is known as an extraordinary innovator and famous for his Lean Design® methodology, which has helped many major OEM’s catapult their products to market domination. Following the advice of his mentor, Dr. Edward Deming, Sandy left Ford and founded Munro & Associates, Inc. in 1988. He then began traveling the globe proclaiming the fundamental importance of “design-first” thinking. In his 50+ years of experience as a blunt and honest critic of product design, he has impacted products in different industries around the world. His first major success came while still working with Ford Motor Company on the Ford Taurus.
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Laura Rush has worked at Walmart since relocating to the Northwest Arkansas area
with her family in 2010. She currently serves as senior vice president of Merchandising,
overseeing the Entertainment, Toys & Seasonal division. She has transformed multiple
businesses at Walmart including leading the merchant teams for fresh Bakery and
Frozen Foods. Currently, the team is maniacally focused on the customer and building
a future where leading in innovation, providing value, and capitalizing on sustainable
trends are paramount. Rush’s biggest focus has always been helping develop leaders
of the future and she is a passionate supporter of diversity & inclusion.
Prior to Walmart, she held various merchant and merchant leadership roles at
GameStop, CompUSA, and Sear’s Holding Companies.
Outside of work, Laura spends time with her family and enjoys giving back to the local
community. She serves on the Board of the Bentonville Chamber of Commerce and is
involved with various other community organizations like the Jones Center, Big Brothers
Big Sisters and Havenwood.
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Karl Simon is the Director of the Transportation and Climate Division of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. His portfolio includes work with voluntary programs like SmartWay, international trade issues, renewable fuels, and modeling and forecasting of mobile source emissions trends. He previously served as Director of the Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division. Previously, he was the Assistant Director for the Office, worked in the mobile source recall branch, and the submarine construction and design division at Newport News Ship building and Dry Dock Company. Mr. Simon holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, a law degree from the George Mason University School of Law, and a Masters in Environmental Law from George Washington University.
As President of Munro & Associates, I'm responsible for the direction, strategy, and execution of the company's vision. I work closely with key leaders from all regions to ensure our clients are receiving quality, value, and profit from Munro's services. At Munro, we pride ourselves on serving our customers with swift accurate analysis so they can make unbiased decisions. Our reputation is our best asset.
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Matt Teske is the Founder/CEO of Chargeway. Teske’s career spans over twenty years with a focus on branding, marketing and communication strategies with numerous brands in the automotive, energy and lifestyle brand industries. After years of research into consumer behavioral response to electric vehicles Teske developed Chargeway to create a better way of understanding the complexities of EV charging and using electricity as a fuel. Chargeway’s patented software platform creates a simple, visual way for EV drivers to identify charging plug and power options for all vehicles and charging networks, while also providing electric utilities and dealerships tools to more effectively engage the public.
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Loren is also an experienced keynote speaker having delivered more than 350 presentations and webinars to audiences in 19 countries. Loren is an award-winning marketer with 30+ years of experience as a marketing executive, consultant, and marketing evangelist/content marketer at companies including IBM, Arthur Andersen, USWeb/CKS, and Silverpop.
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Dave Parsons made his debut in the automotive industry at the retail level in the mid-80’s. Since that time Dave has been providing remote and face-to-face solutions for marketing and training events, retail dealership process improvement and consulting, management and dealer workshops, facilitation, production and activation. During his OEM career, Dave has held numerous positions, including National Field Training Manager (VW and Audi) and Manager, Marketing and Sales Training (Porsche Cars North America). OEM brands previously supported: Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Infiniti, Honda, Acura, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Chevrolet, GMC Trucks, Hummer, Cadillac, Kia, Hyundai, FIAT, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM Trucks, Lotus Cars, Ford, Lincoln, BMW, MINI, Mitsubishi, Buick, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Jaguar.
Matt Teske is the Founder/CEO of Chargeway. Teske’s career spans over twenty years with a focus on branding, marketing and communication strategies with numerous brands in the automotive, energy and lifestyle brand industries. After years of research into consumer behavioral response to electric vehicles Teske developed Chargeway to create a better way of understanding the complexities of EV charging and using electricity as a fuel. Chargeway’s patented software platform creates a simple, visual way for EV drivers to identify charging plug and power options for all vehicles and charging networks, while also providing electric utilities and dealerships tools to more effectively engage the public.
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