SEPTEMBER 24-25 | DETROIT, MICHIGAN

 

MOVE

Smart Cities

 

The city of the future requires a new approach. Global smart city leaders will discuss their latest mobility projects and how they ensure citizen buy in. Hear best-in-class case studies of new transport planning, digital highways and hubs and smart infrastructure design.

 

MEET THE SPEAKERS FROM OUR Smart Cities STAGE

 



Mark de la Vergne, Director, Economic Innovation and Policy, Michigan Central

Dwight A Ferrell, General Manager, Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation

Dwight A Ferrell |  | Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation » speaking at MOVE America

Justin Hanna, Director Bike Share Toronto, Toronto Parking Authority

Justin Hanna |  | Toronto Parking Authority » speaking at MOVE America

Michael Lake, President and Chief Executive Officer, Leading Cities

Michael Lake |  | Leading Cities » speaking at MOVE America

Karen Lightman, Executive Director, Metro 21: Smart Cities Institute

Karen Lightman |  | Metro 21: Smart Cities Institute » speaking at MOVE America

Adrienne Lindgren, SVP of Unlocking Innovation, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)

Adrienne Lindgren |  | Los Angeles Cleantech  Incubator (LACI) » speaking at MOVE America

Shannon Macika, Global Research & Insights Lead, BABLE Smart Cities

Akshay Malik, Smart Cities Director, City of Philadelphia

Akshay Malik |  | City of Philadelphia » speaking at MOVE America

Robyn Marquis, Senior Director, Innovative Mobility, CALSTART

Robyn Marquis |  | CALSTART » speaking at MOVE America

Stacey Matlen, Senior Vice President, Innovation Programs, Partnership for New York City

Stacey Matlen |  | Partnership for New York City » speaking at MOVE America

Sharmila Mukherjee, EVP, Chief Strategic Planning & Development Officer, Cap Metro

Sharmila Mukherjee |  | Cap Metro » speaking at MOVE America

David Muyres, Executive Director, Mobility Futures Alliance

David Muyres |  | Mobility Futures Alliance » speaking at MOVE America

Justin Onwenu, Director of Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity, City of Detroit

Justin Onwenu |  | City of Detroit » speaking at MOVE America

Megan Perrero, Editor-in-Chief, Mass Transit Magazine

Dmytro Petsiy, Deputy Director of the Department of Urban Mobilit, Lviv City Council

Dmytro Petsiy |  | Lviv City Council » speaking at MOVE America

Ryan Russo, Executive Director, NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials)

Ryan Russo |  | NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials) » speaking at MOVE America

Bill Serratore, Director of Sustainability, City of Yonkers

Bill Serratore |  | City of Yonkers » speaking at MOVE America

Tim Slusser, Chief of Mobility Innovation, City of Detroit

Paul Snyder, Former Chief Designer, Honda R&D & Chairperson, Transportation Design Department, College for Creative Studies, Design Core

Paul Snyder |  | College for Creative Studies, Design Core » speaking at MOVE America

Anna Stoneman, Head of Data Product Management, City of Boston

Anna Stoneman |  | City of Boston » speaking at MOVE America

Monica Tellez-Fowler, President & CEO, Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)

Justin Thompson, Chief of Staff, Keolis

Michael Washinushi, Co-CEO, Third Lane Mobility - Bird and Spin Brands

Michael Washinushi |  | Third Lane Mobility - Bird and Spin Brands » speaking at MOVE America
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Detroit, 24 - 25 September 2025

Schedule

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Sep 248:55
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Welcome from Terrapinn

Keynotes
Host: Cormac Cronin Martin, Project Director, MOVE America
Theater 1
Sep 249:00
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Opening remarks

Keynotes
Host: David Welch, Detroit Bureau Chief, Bloomberg
Theater 1
Sep 249:25
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Building the autonomous world

Keynotes
Jeremy Bird, EVP of Driver Experience, Lyft
Moderator: David Welch, Detroit Bureau Chief, Bloomberg
Katrin Lohmann, President, Autonomous Driving & Mobility, Volkswagen of America
Theater 1
Sep 2410:00
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Where AI, tech and data are taking mobility

Keynotes
Sanjiv Ghate, Senior Vice President and Head of Data Business Unit, Stellantis
Moderator: David Welch, Detroit Bureau Chief, Bloomberg
Theater 1
Sep 2410:35
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Supply chain disruptions

Keynotes
Chauncey Mayfield, Partner Leader, Commercial Transactions Practice Group, Honigman LLP
Theater 1
Sep 2411:05
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Topic tbc

Energy & Charging
Theater 3
Sep 2411:30
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What will the EV space look like in 2035?

Electric Vehicles
Gabe Klein, Former Executive Director, Joint U.S. Office of Energy & Transportation & Limited Partner, Fontinalis Partners
Theater 2
Sep 2411:30
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We build anyway: clean energy in a post-‘Big Beautiful Bill’ world

Energy & Charging
Theater 3
Sep 2411:30
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The latest updates from successful autonomous programs in the USA

ADAS & Autonomy
Katrin Lohmann, President, Autonomous Driving & Mobility, Volkswagen of America
Theater 6
Sep 2411:30
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Investing in the business models that will change mobility

Business Models
Sungkwon Kang, Investment Director, LG Technology Ventures
Theater 7
Sep 2411:30
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ADAS & the new regulatory environment: ensuring safe design of new mobility technologies

Regulation, Liability & ESG
Theater 9
Sep 2411:30
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Unpicking the global battery supply chain

Battery Tech
Theater 10
Sep 2411:55
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Re-energising the electrification effort

Electric Vehicles
Moderator: Peter Bigelow, Senior Reporter, Automotive News
Theater 2
Sep 2411:55
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Investment: ensuring the charging industry matures rapidly to meet EV electricity

Energy & Charging
Michael Maten, Director, EV Policy & Regulatory Affairs, General Motors
Kevin Matthews, Head of Electrification, First Student
Moderator: Keith Naughton, Reporter, Bloomberg News
Theater 3
Sep 2411:55
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Fleet technologies to increase safety and efficiency

Fleet & Commercial Vehicles
Theater 4
Sep 2411:55
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We are the robots: AI and the most successful mobility applications

Tech, Data & Innovation
Moderator: Michael Wayland, Autos Reporter, CNBC
Will Foss, Senior Director & AI Expert, Boston Dynamics
Alex Leonov, Digital Services Manager, Volvo Trucks North America
Bheem Athanikar, Partnership Director, Kyndryl
Theater 5
Sep 2411:55
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AV regulation: overcoming the barriers to successful deployment

ADAS & Autonomy
Moderator: Grayson Brulte, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Road to Autonomy Podcast
Ross Amend, Head of Claims & Insurance Operations, Waymo
Deniz Çetin, CCO, KARSAN
Theater 6
Sep 2411:55
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Connecting mobility innovation with funding

Business Models
Theater 7
Sep 2411:55
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Autonomous vehicles: the policies required to drive success

Regulation, Liability & ESG
Moderator: John Kwant, Executive Director, Americas, 5GAA
Christian Thiele, Director Global Ground Vehicle Standards, S.A.E. International
Andre Welch, Director of Government Relations, Ford Motor Company
Tara Olds, Director of Connected & Automated Vehicles, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Theater 9
Sep 2411:55
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Understanding tariffs and the battery supply chain

Battery Tech
Moderator: John Kwon, General Counsel, CATL
Noemí Gallardo, Commissioner, California Energy Commission
Todd Shepherd, Director - Corporate Accounts, DSV - Global Transport And Logistics
Theater 10
Sep 2412:25
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Dedicated exhibition time

Keynotes

Take some time to visit the most forward-thinking technology and solutions providers at the Move America exhibition.

Theater 1
Sep 2413:05
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Driving the future: advancements in mobility and modern automotive trends

Keynotes
Driving the future: advancements in mobility and modern automotive trends
Matt Parker, Interior Cabin Sensor Product Line Owner and Project Team Lead, Magna International
Keynote
Sep 2413:05
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Pathways of scale: scaling ride-hail & EV charging networks

Energy & Charging

As electrification accelerates, this presentation will unpack the critical shifts driving the scale-up of electric vehicle (EV) charging for ride-hail fleets across urban and national landscapes. We’ll explore how charger density has evolved from pilot deployments to today’s interoperable, digitally managed networks. Jonathan Colbert, of Voltera, will chart the transformation from “then” to “now” to “next” across technology, policy, and business models.

Jonathan Colbert, VP, Marketing and Business Development, Voltera
Theater 3
Sep 2413:20
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Tariffs and the impact on the EV supply chain

Electric Vehicles
Moderator: Gabrielle Coppola, Auto Industry Reporter, Bloomberg
Douglas Cantriel, Head of North American Transportation & Modernization, Ford Motor Company
Theater 2
Sep 2413:20
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Take it to the grid: how EVs are aiding flexibility and grid electrification

Energy & Charging
Austin Brown, Director, Vehicle Technologies Office, U.S. Department of Energy Lp
Jefferson Smith, CEO, EVerged
Theater 3
Sep 2413:20
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IoT and big data: optimizing fleet performance

Fleet & Commercial Vehicles
Moderator: Tom Kelly, Executive Director & CEO, Automation Alley
Dain Giesie, Vice President, Enterprise Fleet Management
Erik Dempsey, Digital Economy Leader - National Casualty, Aon Service Corporation
Theater 4
Sep 2413:20
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Advances in software designed vehicles

Tech, Data & Innovation
Moderator: Nicole Schlosser, Industry Analyst, TechInsights
Jana Breitkopf, Managing Director, Mercedes Pay
Peter Schmitt, Product Line Executive Director, Software Products, Nexteer Automotive
Rogerio Vollet, Director of EE Architecture Design, Stellantis
Thomas Bloor, Secretary, Board of Directors, COVESA
Theater 5
Sep 2413:20
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The SDV and autonomy

ADAS & Autonomy
Moderator: Shay Natarajan, Partner - Strategy, Mobility Impact Partners
Peter Brown, Senior Director of Software Defined Systems Architecture, Karma Automotive
David Kirsch, Principal Engineer, Technology Strategy, CASE & Energy Business & Head of Connected Solutions, Honda
Theater 6
Sep 2413:20
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Vertical integration: inhouse, partnerships and optimising company configuration

Business Models
Adam Bazih, Managing Partner & Global Head, Stellantis Ventures
Moderator: Glenn Stevens, Executive Director, MichAuto
Theater 7
Sep 2413:20
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New mobility: structuring policy to get on track

Regulation, Liability & ESG
Thomas Bartholomew, Associate Director, Department Of Energy & Environment (District of Columbia)
Elke Marten, Deputy Director for Technology Policy, United States Department of Energy
Katie Stevens, Head of Policy, Nuro
Theater 9
Sep 2413:20
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One small step for LFP, one giant leap for other chemistries

Battery Tech
John Warner, Chief Customer Officer, American Battery Solutions
Moderator: Michael Liu, Director, Research, Volta Foundation
Raj DasGupta, Chief Executive Officer, Electrovaya
Theater 10
Sep 2413:55
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The road to fleet electrification

Fleet & Commercial Vehicles
Blake Jessen, VP North America, driivz
Theater 4
Sep 2413:55
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Monetize what you already own with Databoostr data sharing & monetization platform

Tech, Data & Innovation
Roman Swoszowski, VP of Product Development, Grape Up
Theater 5
Sep 2414:10
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What does a successful mixed energy strategy look like?

Electric Vehicles
Moderator: Luke Ramseth, Autos Reporter, The Detroit News
Frank Menchaca, Technical and Education Advisor, LiBridge
Jason Caudle, CEO, First Public Hydrogen
Brian Loomis, Former Principal Engineer, Nikola Motor
Theater 2
Sep 2414:10
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Overcoming the barriers to fleet electrification at scale

Energy & Charging
Moderator: Andrew Rogers, Former Deputy Federal Highway Administrator, United States Department of Transportation
Seth Cutler, CEO, IONNA
Chris Freitas, Chief Commercial Officer, ELECTRADA, LLC
Jason Kazmar, Director of Mobility Solutions, Navistar Inc
Stacey Paradis, Commissioner, Illinois Commerce Commission
Theater 3
Sep 2414:10
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Innovation to reduce fleet carbon footprint

Fleet & Commercial Vehicles
Moderator: Joe Howard, Executive Editor, Transport Topics
Christian Sheja, Research Analyst, Transparency & Insights, Center for Sustainable Energy
Theater 4
Sep 2414:10
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The Edge of the world: bringing the cloud closer to the user

Tech, Data & Innovation
Moderator: Steve Tengler, Senior Contributor, Forbes
Theater 5
Sep 2414:10
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Making an impact: matching autonomous tech to societal need

ADAS & Autonomy
Gavin Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Oxa
Kevin Gilboe, Mobility Project Lead, College for Creative Studies, Design Core
Theater 6
Sep 2414:10
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Developing the business models required to commercialize innovation

Business Models
Theater 7
Sep 2414:10
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Environmental regulation and ensuring sustainable mobility

Regulation, Liability & ESG
Emma Jabour, Senior Advisor, Economic Transformation (Mayor’s Office), City of Detroit
Moderator: Michael Chung, Senior Director, Market Intelligence, Auto Care Association
Theater 9
Sep 2414:10
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Closed loop supply chains: driving down costs, emissions and geopolitical risk

Battery Tech
Moderator: Regina Lopez, Former Vice President Supply Chain, Proterra
Fathi Tlatli, President Auto-Mobility Sector @ DHL, DHL
Scott Walbrun, Principal, BMW i Ventures
Renata Arsenault, Technical Expert for Advanced Battery Recycling, Ford
Theater 10
Sep 2414:45
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Measuring and improving public charging reliability and usability

Energy & Charging
Jim Gawron, Director, Charging Strategy & Business Ops, Ford Motor Company
Adam Happel, General Manager, Retail EV Charging, Walmart
Emmett Romine, VP, Customer Energy & Transport Solutions, Xcel Energy Inc
Theater 3
Sep 2414:45
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Autonomous fleet deployment and measuring success

Fleet & Commercial Vehicles
Moderator: Roger Lanctot, Founder, StrategiaNow
Dan Welch, Director for Commercial Vehicle Programs, Center for Sustainable Energy
Theater 4
Sep 2414:45
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Cybersecurity: taking an ecosystem approach

Tech, Data & Innovation
Hardik Mehta, Global Head of Risk and Regulatory Compliance, JP Morgan
Martin Walsh, Vice President Facilities Development, Sonic Automotive Inc
Moderator: Thomas Bloor, Secretary, Board of Directors, COVESA
Theater 5
Sep 2414:45
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Keep on truckin': the autonomous activity happening now

ADAS & Autonomy
Moderator: Scott McCormick, President, Connected Vehicle Trade Association
Stephanie Cook, Director of Advance Technology & Innovation, Fedex
Sasko Cuklev, Head of On-Road Solutions, Volvo Autonomous Solutions
Theater 6
Sep 2414:45
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Securing funding for large scale infrastructure projects

Business Models
Matthew Miller, Director of New and Emerging Transportation Technologies, Iowa Department of Transportation
Nicolas Peltier-Thiberge, Global Director Transport, World Bank
Theater 7
Sep 2414:45
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Insurance models: assessing risk in new mobility tech

Regulation, Liability & ESG
Bill Knapp, CEO, Ford Drive
Curtis Scott, Head of Strategy and Industry Verticals, North America, bolt
Moderator: Huiling Zhou, Electric Vehicles Analyst, BloombergNEF
Theater 9
Sep 2414:45
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Battery swap, recycling, BMS and more! An ode to the latest in battery tech innovation

Battery Tech
Alexei Andreev, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Autotech Ventures
Eric Rountree, CEO & Co-Founder, FastLion Energy Inc.
Moderator: Greg Less, Director at University of Michigan Battery Lab, University of Michigan
Katherine He, Investment Associate, TDK Ventures, Inc
Theater 10
Sep 2415:20
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Changes in automotive retail: technology, process and program innovations to solve the affordability crisis

Electric Vehicles
Jimmy Douglas, CEO, Plug
Benjamin Maillard, General Manager North America, Free2Move
Abby Vietor, Global Director, Dealer Training & Productivity / Head of Ford University, Ford Motor Company
Moderator: John Possumato, Chief Executive Officer, DriveItAway
Theater 2
Sep 2415:20
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Project management: delivering infrastructure on time and to budget

Energy & Charging
Bill Fowler, Director, Business Development-eMobility Infrastructure Solutions, Southwire Company
Mike Hall, Director, Miller Electric Company
Theater 3
Sep 2415:20
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How Hydrogen can unlock zero emission transit

Fleet & Commercial Vehicles
Moderator: Bill Elrick, Executive Director, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership
Kirt Conrad, CEO, Stark Area Regional Transit Authority
Roxana Bekemohammadi, Founder & Executive Director, United States Hydrogen Alliance
Corwin Matthews, COO, Mass Transportation Authority Flint
Olivia Arant, Office Chief, Assets and Equipment, Caltrans
Theater 4
Sep 2415:20
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Monetizing in car services: getting the most out of AI and vehicle software

Tech, Data & Innovation
Amit Mehta, Head of SW Solutions Using OTA, Stellantis
John Moon, IVP Special Interest Group Lead, COVESA
Theater 5
Sep 2415:20
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Integrating autonomous vehicles into the public transit system

ADAS & Autonomy
Theater 6
Sep 2415:20
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Navigating regulation and permitting to roll out electric and shared transit programs

Regulation, Liability & ESG
Heather Bolick, Chief Sustainability & Resiliency Officer, City of Charlotte
Janeé Weaver, Senior Counsel, Regulatory Compliance, Lyft
Moderator: Christian Mayer, Advisory Board Mobility Data, Ministry of Transport Baden-Württemberg
Evan Hargrove, Director of Microtransit & Strategic Programs, Evolve Houston
Theater 9
Sep 2415:20
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Finding the right investments in automotive battery tech

Battery Tech
Brandon Proetto, Director - Venture Capital, Holman Growth Ventures
Chris Coulter, Lead CampX, VOLVO GROUP
Michael Meding, Vice President & General Manager, McEwen Copper
John Swiger, CFO, Ascend Elements
Katherine He, Investment Associate, TDK Ventures, Inc
Theater 10
Sep 2415:55
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One platform. Every stakeholder. Optimized visibility and control over EV charging operations

Electric Vehicles

This talk explores how a single, purpose-built O&M platform changes the game for EV charging reliability for every stakeholder. From fleet operators and CPOs, to service teams and charger manufacturers, it gives them the visibility and tools they need to efficiently keep chargers up and customers moving.

Benoit Lacroix, Chief Executive Officer, ReliON
Theater 2
Sep 2416:10
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Finding and eliminating unplanned costs for CPOs

Energy & Charging
Theater 3
Sep 2416:25
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Evening remarks

Keynotes
Host: Hannah Lutz, Director of Technology and Innovation coverage, Automotive News
Theater 1
Sep 2416:30
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Driving growth in EV demand

Keynotes
Heiko Schmidt, Vice President Network Strategy & Monetization, Mercedes Benz High Powered Charging
Noemí Gallardo, Commissioner, California Energy Commission
Moderator: Hannah Lutz, Director of Technology and Innovation coverage, Automotive News
Theater 1
Sep 2417:25
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Global battery supply chain outlook

Keynotes
Colton Hotary, Senior Director of Government and Corporate Affairs, LG Energy Solution
Moderator: Hannah Lutz, Director of Technology and Innovation coverage, Automotive News
Theater 1
Sep 2418:00
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Move Groove after party, sponsored by Veloz

Café

Join the funkiest and grooviest party in mobility. Let’s close day 1 with a bang with some drinks and some tunes!

Theater 1
Sep 2420:00
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After party at Newlab

Newlab at Michigan Central

After Day 1 of the event, join us at Newlab Detroit for another opportunity to unwind and continue connecting following the main event!

Newlab at Michigan Central

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Sep 259:00
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Opening remarks

Keynotes
Host: Peter Bigelow, Senior Reporter, Automotive News
Theater 1
Sep 259:25
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AI, Captain! Investing in mobility innovation

Keynotes
Tim Draper, Founding Partner, Draper Associates
Michael Ronen, Former Founder Managing Partner Transport & Logistics, Softbank Vision Fund & Managing Director, Fortress Investment Group
Moderator: Peter Bigelow, Senior Reporter, Automotive News
Raymond Zheng, Managing Director, Corporate Venturing, Honda Xcelerator Ventures
Theater 1
Sep 2510:00
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Completing the mass transit jigsaw

Keynotes
Toks Omishakin, Secretary, California State Transportation Agency
Victoria Wassmer, Former CFO, USDOT & Deputy CEO, Sound Transit
Andy Byford, SVP & Special Advisor to the Board, Amtrak
Greer Johnson Gillis, Senior Vice President of Chief Infrastructure and Development Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Moderator: Bob Bennett, Chair, Cities Today
Theater 1
Sep 2510:35
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The revolution in transitioning to electric fleets

Keynotes
Wen Han, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Windrose Technology
Theater 1
Sep 2511:30
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TBC

Electric Vehicles
Emmanuel Loo, Deputy Sectary of Economic development for the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Government of Nuevo Leon
Theater 2
Sep 2511:30
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Thriving in the new charging landscape

Energy & Charging
Sarah Hipel, Former CTO, Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and Non-Resident Fellow, Carnegie Mellon University’s Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST)
Theater 3
Sep 2511:30
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How startups can leverage a corporate venture capital team

Tech, Data & Innovation
Sungkwon Kang, Investment Director, LG Technology Ventures
Theater 5
Sep 2511:30
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Vehicle to cloud, cloud to vehicle: everything’s connected

Connectivity & Cybersecurity
Frank Weith, Director Connected Infotainment, Volkswagen Group of America
Theater 7
Sep 2511:30
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The transformation of intercity bus travel in North America

MaaS
Kai Boysan, CEO, North America, Flix
Theater 8
Sep 2511:30
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Ensuring that government meets industry at the speed of innovation

Smart Cities
Theater 7
Sep 2511:55
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Staying competitive in the global EV landscape

Electric Vehicles
Lincoln Wood, Clean Transportation Manager, Southern Company
Daniel Breton, Président et Directeur Général / President and CEO, Electric Mobility Canada
Moderator: Mike Colias, US Autos Editor, Reuters
Theater 2
Sep 2511:55
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Driving rapid technological transformation in medium and heavy trucks

Fleet & Commercial Vehicles
Ben Prochazka, Executive Director, Electrification Coalition
Vishant Kothari, Senior Manager, School Bus Electrification and Battery Circularity, World Resources Institute
Theater 4
Sep 2511:55
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Create, innovate! Fostering innovation across the mobility ecosystem

Tech, Data & Innovation
Moderator: Anna Fifelski, Innovation Reporter, Crain's Detroit Business
Luke Polcyn, Senior Executive for Development & Economic Transformation (Mayor's Office), City of Detroit
Anat Lea Bonshtien, Partner, Mobilion Ventures
Garrett Winther, Chief Venture Officer, Newlab
Theater 5
Sep 2511:55
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The role of AI in enabling autonomy

ADAS & Autonomy
David Doria, Director of Engineering – Automated Driving, Magna International
Greer Johnson Gillis, Senior Vice President of Chief Infrastructure and Development Officer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Greg Stevens, Director of Research, M-City
Moderator: Tim Woods, Executive Director, Future Mobility Collaborative
Theater 6
Sep 2511:55
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Get yourself connected: enabling smooth connected vehicle operation

Connectivity & Cybersecurity
Michele Mueller, Manager Connected, Automated and Electrification, Michigan Department of Transportation
Mike Graham, Board Member, National Transportation Safety Board
Preeti Choudhary, Executive Director, Drive Ohio, Ohio Department of Transportation
Brandon Blumber, Director, Business Development, Rivian
Theater 7
Sep 2511:55
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Payments: the key to mobility-as-a-service that works

MaaS
Richard Cowart, Director of Mobility, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
Moderator: Paul Comfort, Host, Transit Unplugged
Mark Langmead, Director, Revenue, TransLink
Lisa Bahr, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Metrolink
Tom Nipper, Executive Director, J.P. Morgan
Theater 8
Sep 2511:55
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Linking problems with solutions: city/private sector collaboration on innovative mobility systems

Smart Cities
Adrienne Lindgren, SVP of Unlocking Innovation, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)
Paul Snyder, Former Chief Designer, Honda R&D & Chairperson, Transportation Design Department, College for Creative Studies, Design Core
Theater 7
Sep 2512:25
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Dedicated exhibition time

Keynotes

Take some time to visit the most forward-thinking technology and solutions providers at the Move America exhibition.

Theater 1
Sep 2513:15
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You Drive: How young people are inspiring the future of mobility

Start Me Up
Moderator: Carly Grace, Manager, Mobility Initiatives, Detroit Regional Chamber
Theater 12
Sep 2513:20
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The latest in EV propulsion technology

Electric Vehicles
Ravi Ramamurthy, Asst. Chief Engineer - Electric Drive Units, Power Electronics, Batteries - Electric Vehicles, General Motors
Moderator: Robert Magee, Executive Director, The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD)
Caisheng Wang, Professor, Wayne State University
Phillip Weicker, CTO and Co-Founder, Harbinger
Theater 2
Sep 2513:20
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Plugging the gap with home, public and mixed-use property charging

Energy & Charging
Moderator: Genevieve Cullen, President, Electric Drive Transportation Association
Ken Williams, Director, Charging & Energy Services CX, Ford Motor Company
Jason Xie, Director - Energy and Charging Product Management, Stellantis
Chris Carr, Senior Vice President, Blink Charging
Neal Foley, Director of Marketing and Transportation Electrification, D.T.E. Energy
Theater 3
Sep 2513:20
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Policy: navigating fleet regulations to ensure compliance

Fleet & Commercial Vehicles
Shivani Raina, Global Director-Automotive Data Products, Stellantis
John Boesel, President and Chief Executive Officer, CALSTART
Roan Oropesa, Director of Government Marketing, Enterprise Fleet Management
Theater 4
Sep 2513:20
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Big data and the power of mobility data sets

Tech, Data & Innovation
Prachi Vakharia, Executive Committee, SAE International
Matthew Miller, Director of New and Emerging Transportation Technologies, Iowa Department of Transportation
Nick Pesta, Senior Associate, Rocky Mountain Institute
Theater 5
Sep 2513:20
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Immediate post-crash behavior of ADS-DVs: misconceptions and best practices

ADAS & Autonomy
Amy Chu, Senior Manager, Safety, Autonomous Mobility & Delivery, Uber
Edward Thai, Sr. Safety Regulatory Engineer, Hyundai Kia America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)
Daniel Bartz, Principal Engineer - Automated Driving, Volkswagen Group of America
Theater 6
Sep 2513:20
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Partnerships: data sharing to enhance service integration

MaaS
Moderator: Paul Skoutelas, President And Chief Executive Officer, American Public Transportation Association
Ahsan Baig, Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer, Alameda Contra Costa Transit
Christine Campigotto, Director of Policy Impact & Operations, Lyft
Theater 8
Sep 2513:20
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They built this city: designing a holistic city transportation network

Smart Cities
Bill Serratore, Director of Sustainability, City of Yonkers
Justin Hanna, Director Bike Share Toronto, Toronto Parking Authority
Anna Stoneman, Head of Data Product Management, City of Boston
David Muyres, Executive Director, Mobility Futures Alliance
Moderator: Robyn Marquis, Senior Director, Innovative Mobility, CALSTART
Theater 7
Sep 2514:10
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Smart charging reimagined: OEMs leading the charge to reduce emissions at scale

Electric Vehicles
Moderator: Kurt Nagl, Reporter, Crain's Detroit Business
David Younan-Montgomery, Director of Partnerships, WattTime
Andrew Peterman, Director, Advanced Energy Solutions, Product Development, Rivian
Theater 2
Sep 2514:10
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Cybersecurity: preventing charging infrastructure breaches

Energy & Charging
Moderator: Julie Johnson, CEO, Joules Ventures
Adam Wilkinson, Solution Architect, Irdeto
Theater 3
Sep 2514:10
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How fleet is integrating AI to achieve real gains

Fleet & Commercial Vehicles
Rob Davis, CEO, Diakon Logistics
Santosh Sankar, Managing Partner, Dynamo Ventures
Moderator: Dean Bushey, Program Director, NACFE (North American Council for Freight Efficiency)
Paule Tchiegne Wandji, Associate Director of Logistics Process, International Motors, LLC
Theater 4
Sep 2514:10
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Startup investment: demonstrating a route to growth

Tech, Data & Innovation
Anirvan Coomer, Managing Director, GM Ventures, General Motors
Richard Hawwa, Managing Director, Nomura Greentech
Amar Pradhan, Partner, Mobility Impact Partners
Drew Hallman, Investment Director, güil mobility ventures
Theater 5
Sep 2514:10
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Connected technologies that are changing the face of mobility

ADAS & Autonomy
Mona Levacher, Managing Director, Appning by FORVIA, FORVIA
Ahsan Qamar, Senior Manager - Systems Engineering Integration and Test | Software Defined Vehicle Platform, Ford Motor Company
Moderator: Marc Babin, Editor in Chief, The Auto Tech Show
Theater 6
Sep 2514:10
Conference pass

Defining the future of ACES technology

Connectivity & Cybersecurity
Raj Rajkumar, Director, USDOT Mobility21 National University Transportation Center, Carnegie Mellon University
Mona Pfaffmann, Global Transformation and Culture, IT, Mercedes-Benz Mobility
Josh Wilkenfeld, Senior Director, Global Regulatory Head, Emerging Tech, Uber
Theater 7
Sep 2514:10
Conference pass

Seamless payments for all services: putting the pieces together

MaaS
Steve Brar, EVP, CTO and CIO Payments, Metrolinx
Gillian Gillett, Chief Data & Digital Services Division & Program Manager, Integrated Mobility, Caltrans
Theater 8
Sep 2514:10
Conference pass

AI: driving improvements in smart city infrastructure and transport networks

Smart Cities
Justin Onwenu, Director of Entrepreneurship and Economic Opportunity, City of Detroit
Akshay Malik, Smart Cities Director, City of Philadelphia
Moderator: Karen Lightman, Executive Director, Metro 21: Smart Cities Institute
Stacey Matlen, Senior Vice President, Innovation Programs, Partnership for New York City
Theater 7
Sep 2514:45
Conference pass

Innovations to make EVs more affordable

Electric Vehicles
Moderator: Patrick George, Editor in Chief, InsideEVs
Marques McCammon, President & Chief Executive, Karma Automotive
Kei Onishi, CEO & Managing Director, Yamaha Motor Ventures
Steve Fambro, Co Founder & Co-CEO, Aptera Motors
Julie Johnson, CEO, Joules Ventures
Theater 2
Sep 2514:45
Conference pass

Building the Hydrogen for transportation economy

Energy & Charging
Andre Boehman, Co-Director, Hydrogen Engine Alliance of North America
William Zobel, Senior Director Hydrogen Supply and Infrastructure, Pilot Corporation
Roxana Bekemohammadi, Founder & Executive Director, United States Hydrogen Alliance
Theater 3
Sep 2514:45
Conference pass

Innovations in the last mile: reducing emissions and congestion

Fleet & Commercial Vehicles
Theater 4
Sep 2514:45
Conference pass

Achieving public acceptance of new technologies

Tech, Data & Innovation
Sarah Searcy, Emerging Technologies and Innovation Manager, NCDOT Office of Strategic Initiatives and Program Support
Erika Kemp, Director, Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Division, Texas Department of Transportation
Moderator: Jake Wieseneck, Principal, Maniv Mobility
Theater 5
Sep 2514:45
Conference pass

The impact of autonomous shuttles on mobility systems

ADAS & Autonomy
Brian Gettinger, Vice President, Glydways
James Nguyen, Assistant Public Works Director, City of Peachtree Corners
Theater 6
Sep 2514:45
Conference pass

Cybersecurity: minimising breaches in connected mobility systems

Connectivity & Cybersecurity
Brian Gardner, Deputy Chief Information Officer, City of Austin
Santhosh Jogi, Director Vehicle Software, Nikola Motor
Srivalli Boddupalli, Sr. Data Scientist, Lucid Motors
Monica Mitchell, Senior Manager Connected Ecosystem Cybersecurity, General Motors
Theater 7
Sep 2514:45
Conference pass

Panel: The enduring impact of micromobility

MaaS
Alex Keating, Director of Public Policy, Veo
Stewart Lyons, Co-CEO, Third Lane Mobility - Bird and Spin Brands
Alexander Berg, Director of U.S. Market Operations, Superpedestrian
Bryn Grunwald, Senior Associate, RMI
Theater 8
Sep 2514:45
Conference pass

Investing in public transit infrastructure

Smart Cities
Dwight A Ferrell, General Manager, Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation
Dmytro Petsiy, Deputy Director of the Department of Urban Mobilit, Lviv City Council
Ryan Russo, Executive Director, NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials)
Moderator: Michael Lake, President and Chief Executive Officer, Leading Cities
Theater 7
Sep 2515:20
Conference pass

Come fly with me! Tracking the progress of advanced air mobility

Electric Vehicles
Theater 2
Sep 2515:20
Conference pass

Advancing cutting edge charging technologies

Energy & Charging
Ryan Saba, Energy Solutions Manager - E-Mobility, Mack Trucks
Martin Tompkins, Executive Director/CEO, Antelope Valley Transit Authority
Moderator: Jamie Racklyeft, Executive Director, Michigan Electric Vehicle Alliance (MEVA)
Theater 3
Sep 2515:20
Conference pass

Connecting underserved communities: the latest in demand responsive transit and BRT

Fleet & Commercial Vehicles
Jing Xu, Assistant Vice President of Service Planning and Development, Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Sandip Sen, Director of Planning and Scheduling, VIA Metropolitan Transit
Kenneth Good, Deputy Chief of Staff, MDOT Maryland Transit Administration
Rick Bailey, Chief Customer Experience and Mobility Officer, TARTA
Moderator: Joe Schwieterman, Director of the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development, De Paul University
Theater 4
Sep 2515:20
Conference pass

Creating the infrastructure for airborne urban mobility

Tech, Data & Innovation
Laurie Garrow, Co-Director, Center for Urban and Regional Air Mobility
Robin Grace, Chief of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration and Strategy, MassDOT
Theater 11
Sep 2515:20
Conference pass

Design: how self-driving cars will change car configuration

ADAS & Autonomy
Moderator: Andrew Flett, General Partner, Mobility Impact Partners
Pavalli Gautam, Advanced Mobility Experience Design & Strategy, General Motors
Alan Macey, Associate Chair, Art Center College of Design
Theater 6
Sep 2515:20
Conference pass

V2X and connected tech: alleviating traffic and reducing road deaths

Connectivity & Cybersecurity
Moderator: Bob Bennett, Chair, Cities Today
Henry Liu, Director, Center for Connected and Automated Transportation, University of Michigan
Franklin Martz, City Manager, City of Altamonte Springs
Chuck Simms, Executive Fire Commissioner, City of Detroit Fire Department
Hilary Cain, Senior Vice President of Policy, Alliance for Automotive Innovation
Theater 7
Sep 2515:20
Conference pass

Transport equity and inclusivity: how tech is increasing ridership

MaaS
Moderator: Hilary Nixon, Deputy Executive Director, San Jose State University, Mineta Transportation Institute
Mia Kohout, CEO, Vancouver Bike Share aka Mobi by Rogers
Clemens Schönberger, Chief Operating Officer, Free2Move
Qiming Weng, Chief Executive Officer, Drop Mobility
Theater 8
Sep 2515:20
Conference pass

Creating the seamless transit journey

Smart Cities
Michael Washinushi, Co-CEO, Third Lane Mobility - Bird and Spin Brands
Sharmila Mukherjee, EVP, Chief Strategic Planning & Development Officer, Cap Metro
Theater 7
Sep 2516:10
Conference pass

Adaptive power: providing an intelligence layer between the EV and the grid

Energy & Charging
Dan Lafferty, CEO, Variablegrid Adaptive Power Inc
Theater 3
last published: 31/Jul/25 08:15 GMT