Programme American 2024

JOUR 1 – MERCREDI 23 OCTOBRE

8:00

Welcome Registration & Reception

In partnership with

8:45

Welcome address

Kenny WHITE, North American President – CARES

Tim HAYES, International President – CARES

8:50

The Road to Net Zero: How Automotive Suppliers contribute to the Success of our Industry

Keynote presentation

Lars KISSAU, President – Net Zero Accelerator – BASF

MORNING SESSION – SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS INTEGRATION

9:15

Session Chairperson welcome note

Chris HALL, MSS Frame Manufacturing Characteristics – HONDA

Nadia BENHAMIDA, Total Vehicle Development Manager – HYUNDAI – KIA

9:20

Partnering with Suppliers to Transition from Primary Materials to Sustainable Solutions – Understanding the Strategy for Implementation

Ellen LEE, Technical Leader – FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Anisia PETERMAN, Sustainability Manager – HELLERMANNTYTON

9:55

The Fundamental Ingredient for Sustainability

Alex HORISBERGER, Senior Design Consultant – BASF

10:15

Refreshment break & Networking

10:55

Fully Biobased Composite using Lignin-Based Epoxy Resin and Bamboo Fiber

Mojgan NEJAD, Associate Professor – MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

11:15

Our Ambition: a Seismic Shift in the way we Coat Vehicles

Shannon CARROZZI, Global Strategic Product Manager – PPG

11:35

Tactical Methods for Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Polyamides

Speaker TBD MAGNA

Meysami MO, Senior Research Scientist-Team Leader – BASF

John ELY, CMO – HEARTLAND SYSTEMS

11:55

Plenary Panel Discussion: Sustainable Materials Integration

12:05

Exhibition Partners Introduction Pitch

12:15

Lunch break & Networking

In partnership with

AFTERNOON SESSION – PRACTICAL CARBON FOOTPRINT REDUCTION MEASURES

13:55

Session Chairperson welcome note

Steve TOMASZEWSKI, Global Environmental Director – GENERAL MOTORS

Dean WAINEO, General Manager – FANUC

14:00

From Disclosure To Decarbonization: How Organizations Can Set And Achieve Their Climate Goals And Drive Tangible Impact

Joey LANGE, Sr. Managing Director, Energy Supply Advisory – TRIO (Edison Energy, Altenex Energy, and Alfa Energy)

14:20

The Methodology & Roadmap to Net Carbon Neutrality for automotive industry

Peng LIU, Sustainability Manager Automotive OEMs – HENKEL

14:40

Strategies for Automobile Manufacturers to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

Kevin TOPDJIAN, RNG Marketing Director – TOTALENERGIES

15:00

Enhancing Carbon Footprint Reduction: Overcoming Challenges in Quantifying Scope 3 Emissions

Laura WEINKAM, Managing Partner – Sustainability Coordinator and Project Analyst – ERA Environmental Management Solutions

15:20

Refreshment break & Networking

16:00

Reducing Carbon Footprint through Electrification of Fluid Handling Equipment

Bryan PARKER, Product Marketing Manager – GRACO

16:20

Using LCA Data, Proven Results, and Sustainable Solutions to Reduce Carbon Footprint of New Automobiles and Manufacturing Processes

Joel GARRETT, SVP – Safety-Kleen Oil – SAFETY-KLEEN

16:40

Tracking the Automotive Shift to Renewable Energy and Cleaner Supply Chains

Speaker TBDSCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

17:00

Plenary Panel Discussion: Sustainable Materials Integration

Sarah SAJEDI, CEO – ERA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

Speaker TBD – SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

18:00

Gala Dinner – the Henry Ford Museum

JOUR 2 – JEUDI 24 OCTOBRE

8:00

Welcome Registration & Reception

In partnership with

8:45

Welcome address

Kenny WHITE, North American President – CARES

Tim HAYES, International President – CARES

8:50

Guest of honor Keynote presentation

MORNING SESSION – FROM WASTE TO WORTH: DESIGN FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

9:15

Session Chairperson welcome note

Lisa HANSEN, Regional Manager, Environmental Quality Office – FORD

Joshua SUDBURY, Key Account Manager – NPAC

9:20

Unmasking the Hidden CO2: Waste Paint Streams in Emission Calculations

Bill MCDERMOTT, Environmental Specialist – STELLANTIS

Sarah SAJEDI, CEO – ERA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTION

9:50

LCA Evaluation, Simulations And Decisions For The Most Economical And Sustainable Paintshop With The ‘Glass’ Tool

Stefanie LANG, Global Head of Sustainability, Automotive OEM Coatings – BASF

Markus PIEPENBRINK, Director Global Sustainability – BASF

10:10

Enabling more sustainable design and manufacturing processes leveraging AI, predictive analytics and digital factory

Marc BANNING, Global Business Development Exec – AUTODESK

10:30

Closing the Loop: Innovations in Durable Goods End-of-Life Management

Kari BLISS, Principal, Sustainability – PADNOS

Hayden LATHAM, Account Executive – PADNOS

Jason HIPSHIER, Chief Innovation Engineer, Advanced Product Development – YANFENG

11:00

Refreshment break & Networking

11:40

Shift Left: Designing for Circularity

Bryant HENDRICKS, Americas Industry Portfolio Development Executive – SIEMENS

12:00

Plenary Panel Discussion

12:30

Lunch break & Networking

In partnership with

AFTERNOON SESSION – OEM STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABILITY

13:30

Session Chairperson welcome note

Kevin KAMMERER, Group Environmental & Sustainability Manager – MAGNA

13:35

ESCO – Energy Systems Co-Op

Megan DIBENEDETTO, Senior Engineer – Environmental Planning – TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA

13:55

Enhancing Brand Protection and Optimizing Recycled Material Availability Through Vehicle Recycling

Pierce CLEARY, Senior Director Business, Development & Strategy – RADIUS RECYCLING

14:15

Recycled Ncm Cathode Materials Engineered For High Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries With Low Carbon Footprint

Michael CORACI, New Business Development Manager – ASCEND ELEMENTS

Kevin DAHLBERG, Ph.D., VP of Cell Technology – FREUDENBERG E-POWER SYSTEMS

14:45

4E Analysis of a Solar Organic Rankine Cycle Applied to a Paint Shop in an Automotive Industry

Ronaldo MARTIRE, Sr. Key Account Manager – Sales – DURR

15:05

How to build a more durable GM electric delivery vehicle using an adhesive/sealant that enables a more sustainable manufacturing process like the Bostik MSR CA Silane-Modified Polymer (SMP) technology

Patel ATUL, Materials Engineering – Adhesives Lead – GENERAL MOTORS

Terry SMART, Business development Manager – Automotive – BOSTIK

15:35

Refreshment break & Networking

16:00

Plenary Panel Discussion

16:30

Wrap-up session

16:35

Awards Ceremony

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