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EV Center Symposium 2025
Dec 
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12 pm

Welcome and Introductions

12 pm

Welcome and Introductions

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April 
1
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4pm
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April 
2
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4pm

shaping the future of transportation: making michigan the e-motor capital

The University of Michigan Electric Vehicle Center invites you to our inaugural symposium. Join leaders in electric mobility, U-M faculty, industry experts, and the EVC team to explore the innovations and research shaping the future of transportation.


Don’t miss keynotes, tech talks, power panels, poster session, lightning talks, networking, tours, food, giveaways, and a few cool surprises. 


The event is free. RSVP today to save your seat.


Keynotes

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Larry Burns
Former VP of R&D
General Motors

The Future of Living and the Role of EVs

Larry Burns, former GM VP of R&D, is a leading expert in mobility, logistics, and innovation. He has advised Waymo, U-M, Columbia University, and major companies on the future of transportation. A National Academy of Engineering member, he has authored Autonomy and Reinventing the Automobile and has been featured in The Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and more.

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Justine Johnson
Chief Mobility Officer
State of Michigan

Driving the Future: Michigan’s Leadership in Mobility Innovation

Justine Johnson will deliver a visionary keynote on Michigan’s role at the forefront of mobility innovation. This address will explore the state’s strategic initiatives, public-private partnerships, and infrastructure advancements that are accelerating the transition to a safe, reliable, and energy-efficient transportation future. With a focus on innovation and economic growth, Johnson will highlight how Michigan is shaping the future of mobility across land, air, and water.

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Bob Lee
President, LG Energy
Solution North America

Turbulent But Certain Path Towards Electrification

Bob Lee, President and Chief Strategy Officer of LG Energy Solution North America, will discuss the EV market outlook and key industry challenges, including range anxiety, charging infrastructure, and affordability. With leadership experience at Continental, SK Innovation, and multiple startups, he brings deep expertise in battery technology and market expansion.

SPEAKERS 

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Solomon Adera

Assistant Professor, U-M College of Engineering; Symposium Honorary Chair

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Mihaela Banu

EVC Technology Director

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Pete Bigelow

Director of Technology & Innovation Coverage, Crain's Automotive News


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Ashlee Breitner

EVC Workforce Director

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Michelle Campbell

Program Director of Culture, Grants and Advancement

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Bogdan Epureanu

Director, U-M Automotive Research Center

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Denise Graves

Commercialization Program Director, U-M Innovation Partnerships

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Brent Gruber

Executive Director, EV Practice,
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Heath Hofmann

EVC Tech Lead, Electric Machines & Drives

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Jessi Kittel

EVC Workforce Development Lead

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Yiyang Li

Assistant Professor, U-M Materials Science & Engineering

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Henry Liu

Director, Mcity & CCAT

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Mingyan Liu

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs; 
Alice L. Hunt Collegiate Professor of Engineering

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John McElroy

President, Blue Sky Productions

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Jamie Racklyeft

EVC Communication Director

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Jason Siegel

EVC Education Director

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Alan Taub

EVC Director

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Carmen Wells Quigg

Director, Community Development, Economic Growth Institute

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Terry Woychowski

President, Caresoft Global

Day 1 – April 1 SCHEDULE 

4-6 p.m.

Student Poster Session

4 p.m.

Welcome Networking Reception

4:30 p.m.

Tours of Wilson Student Team Project Center 

6 p.m.

Hors d'oeuvres

6:30 p.m.

Dinner & Keynote: The Future of Living and the Role of EVs – Larry Burns

Day 2 – April 2 SCHEDULE 

8 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m.

Welcome & EV Center Update – Alan Taub, Solomon Adera

9 a.m.

Morning Keynote: Driving the Future: Michigan's Leadership in Mobility Innovation – Justine Johnson

9:30 a.m.

Academia-Industry EV Technology Research Projects – Alan Taub, Heath Hofmann, Yiyang Li

10 a.m.

Networking Break

10:15 a.m.

Power Panel: Shaping the Future: Adapting to New Realities – Pete Bigelow (Moderator), John McElroy, Brent Gruber, Terry Woychowski

11:15 a.m.

Mobility at Michigan – Bogdan Epureanu, Henry Liu

11:40 a.m.

Communicating & Connecting with the EV Center – Jamie Racklyeft

12 p.m.

Networking Lunch, Tours of MC2

1 p.m.

Special Guest: Mingyan Liu, U-M College of Engineering

1:15 p.m.

Lightning Talks – Poster Session Winners

1:45 p.m.

Power Panel: Education & Workforce Development – Jessi Kittel (Moderator), Ashlee Breitner, Michelle Campbell, Jason Siegel, Carmen Wells Quigg

2:30 p.m.

Networking Break

2:45 p.m.

Afternoon Keynote: Turbulent But Certain Path Towards Electrification – Bob Lee

3:30 p.m.

Mobility Entrepreneurship & $1M EVC Seed Funding Announcement – Denise Graves, Alan Taub

The venue

Also known as the "football" this is one of the biggest and best venues on the U-M campus.


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— Leonard Bernstein

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Solomon Adera, Ellen Kampf, Christophe Mangin, Jessi Kittel, and Jamie Racklyeft are dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience at this year’s event. If there is anything we can do to make yours even better, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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