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
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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 TBD – SCHNEIDER 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
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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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