After the afternoon break and five interactive discussion rounds the moderators will give a short summory of each world café in front of the audience to showcase all key take aways.
All results, pictures and key takeaways of the World Cafes will be photographed after the event and made available to our event app “hubs101.”
Head of Battery System Europe, NIO Inc.
Dr. Frank Kindermann is the Head of Battery System Europe for NIO, based in Munich. He and his strong team of 9 act as boots on the ground in Europe with a range of activities from software development to technology scouting. While the main focus is on battery monitoring and BMS function development, he and his team also cover topics from cell analysis to recycling.
Frank has a background in electrical engineering from the Technical University of Munich, where he spent his entire academic career. Prior to joining NIO, Frank was a technical project and team leader in cell development and application at a German premium OEM. In total, Frank has been working with lithium-ion batteries for 13 years.
Mechanical Design Engineer - Power Electronics, Broad Ocean Technologies
With a Master of Science in Automotive Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, I am a passionate and innovative Mechanical Design Engineer at Broad-Ocean Technologies, LLC. I lead the mechanical design and engineering activities related to the E-Drive and Power Electronics Division, designing and developing cooling systems, mechanical packaging, and designing fixtures for various power electronic components.
I have 4+ years of experience in the automotive industry, working as a Mechanical Engineer. I have designed, developed, and released battery packs, electric drives, inverters, DC-DC converters for automotive applications. Using standard industrial design principles, I design products for DFM, DFA, which meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. I am proficient in using advanced software tools such as Solidworks, CAD, NX, CATIA, ANSYS, ABAQUS, MATLAB, SIMULINK, and LabVIEW.
I have spent 3+ years as a Researcher and my research areas include Automotive Safety Systems, Mechanical and Thermal Design and Blind Spot Detection Systems. I have also contributed to multiple publications and patents in the field of automotive engineering, demonstrating my creativity and problem-solving skills.
Research Director, IDTechEx
Dr. Alex Holland is a Research Director at market intelligence company IDTechEx. He has helped develop and expand IDTechEx’s coverage of Li-ion batteries, future battery and energy storage technologies, energy storage markets, green hydrogen, and material demand outlooks. Prior to joining IDTechEx in 2019, Alex completed his PhD in electrochemical engineering from the University of Southampton and worked as an analyst at a renewable energy supplier.
Technical Solution Engineer, TWAICE Battery Analytics
Marie Sayegh is Technical Solutions Engineer at TWAICE Battery Analytics since 2023. She has a Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Control and Data Processing from the Lebanese University, and PhD degree from Université de Technologie de Compiègne, France.
Marie has more than 10 years experience in battery's modelling and testing, and in developing Battery Management System algorithms especially State indicators such as State of Charge and State of Health.
Application Manager Automotive BMS, Infineon Technologies
Mariana completed a double degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering and since 2022, she has been a part of Infineon's Regional Marketing team in the Automotive segment. As an Application and Product Manager, she is responsible for strategically positioning Infineon's Battery Management Systems solutions across the entire EMEA region, with a special focus on cell balancing and monitoring ICs and battery pack monitoring solutions.
The Pop in Your Job:
I love my job because it provides me with access to the latest technology trends, allowing me to stay at the forefront of industry advancements. I find motivating to provide solutions that make our customers' lives easier, knowing that my work has a tangible positive impact. Additionally, I feel very aligned with Infineon's mission to build a greener tomorrow. Being a part of the electromobility sector makes me feel like I am directly contributing to a more sustainable future, which adds a sense of purpose to my role.
Founder and Chief, BETTERE
Simon is an engineer and entrepreneur who is contributing to pushing the technological boundaries of battery technology and e-mobility. Initially trained by the PEM institute at RWTH Aachen University, Simon leveraged this expertise to develop and launch the CELLFAB battery pilot production line at RWTH. In his roles as Managing Director of the Electromobility Laboratory (eLab) and the Office for E-Mobility at RWTH Aachen, he supported the initiation and guided partners for successful research-industry collaboration. In his pursuit of informing professionals and the public about innovation pathways, Simon continues with the ‘E-Mobility Innovation Podcast’. Recently Simon founded BETTERE®, an engineering and consultancy firm providing operational and strategic support building upon a network of renowned, independent experts in the field of battery and E-Mobility engineering.
NIO Inc. is a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO’s mission is to shape a joyful lifestyle. NIO aims to build a community starting with smart electric vehicles to share joy and grow together with users. NIO designs, develops, manufactures and sells premium smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation technologies in assisted and intelligent driving, digital technologies, electric powertrains, and batteries. NIO differentiates itself through its continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, such as the industry-leading battery swapping technologies, Battery as a Service, or BaaS, as well as proprietary NIO Assisted and Intelligent Driving and its subscription services. Unveiled in May 2024, ONVO, the second smart electric vehicle brand of NIO Inc., is committed to creating better family life, and bringing better brand and product experiences to family users.
Broad-Ocean Technologies is the R & D division of Broad-Ocean Motor Company, Ltd. We are an advanced technical center focused on the development and testing of cutting-edge technology for Hybrid and Electric Vehicle e-Drive and Powertrain systems. We are located in Novi, MI. Our parent company Broad-Ocean Motor Company, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of motors for electric vehicles (EVs), including buses, commercial, passenger vehicles and construction equipment as well as the HVAC industry. Broad-Ocean Motor Group has 4 business units: EV; Rotating Electrical for Vehicles; HVAC; and EV Operations Platform. In addition, it holds majority and minority shares in 18 companies. Broad-Ocean Motor Group produces more than 50 million motors annually for customers on 5 continents. We have over 12,000 employees globally and sales of $1.3B USD in 2015. Through a recent acquisition, we are the single largest shareholder of Ballard Power Systems of Canada. We are about to embark on a joint venture for the integration of Ballard fuel cell modules with Broad-Ocean EV drive systems to provide customers with turnkey fuel cell engines.
Since 1999 IDTechEx has provided independent market research, business intelligence and events on emerging technologies to clients in 80 countries. Our clients use our insights to help make strategic business decisions and grow their organizations. Our experienced business and technology experts provide an international perspective in 3D Printing, 5G, Advanced Materials, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Electric Vehicles, Emerging Devices, Energy Storage, Energy Harvesting, Haptics, Life Sciences, Off Grid, Printed & Flexible Electronics, Photonics, RFID & Internet of Things, Robotics, Sensors and Wearable Technology. We serve clients globally, working with business leaders, technology scouts, sales & marketing and research & development teams in organizations large and small. They rely on our research to provide the information they seek to make informed, timely, strategic decisions on emerging technologies.
TWAICE is the leading provider of battery analytics software, helping companies working with batteries to eliminate risks and enable opportunities. Customers using TWAICE outperform their peers by saving time & costs while increasing battery performance, safety & lifetime.
Uniquely combining deep battery knowledge and artificial intelligence on a scalable analytics platform, TWAICE generates actionable insights at every step of the battery lifecycle. In addition to enabling TWAICE products, the analytics platform is a launchpad for customer and partner solutions, leveraging an entire ecosystem of market leaders.
TWAICE has raised over $90MM funding from leading investors (Coatue, Energize Ventures, Creandum, Cherry, Speedinvest, UVC) and supports major clients from the EV and energy storage industry like Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, ChargePoint, Verbund, Fluence, MN8 and many more.
Semiconductors are crucial to solving the energy challenges of our time and shape the digital transformation. This is why Infineon is committed to actively driving decarbonization and digitalization. As a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT, we enable game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. We make life easier, safer, and greener. Together with our customers and partners. For a better tomorrow. Together, with more than 58,000 people from over 100 countries, we are not just shaping the future. We are redefining it. We engineer innovative products, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. We offer work-life balance, long term growth and a supportive environment where individuality is celebrated.
BETTERE is an engineering and consulting agency that provides custom tailored support to in the dynamic landscape of battery and E-Mobility innovation. With a network of renowned experts BETTERE expands its core expertise on battery production engineering to the domains of battery testing, safety to the charging infrastructure. Furthermore, the BETTERE EXPEDITION was launch as a campaign to support companies and research organisations with the dissemination of their innovation. Herein, the driving video-podcast studio visits companies to showcase what innovation hey have to offer - with scientific reputation. The content is featured in the ‘E-Mobility Innovation Podcast’ which is hosted on LinkedIn.