Workflow

2018  -   Manager Head Office & Scientific Consultant

     German Federal Association of eMobility (BEM)

2016 - 2018 Project Manager Urban Cargo, subcontractor green logistics (Amazon)

2015 - 2017 Marketing & Project-Manager Berlin, sustainable logistics, General Overnight Berlin, GO!

2009 - 2014 CEO Urban-e Limtd., Berlin, eMobility Consulting,

           Sales und product manager for eScooters, electric vehicles

2009 - 2011 CEO German Federal Association of eMobility, Berlin

2008 - 2009 Climate-change studies at the Technical University, Berlin

1997 - 2012 Director, D.O.P. and producer for feature, documentary-and commercial films

2000 - 2001 Freelance producer, Los Angeles

1991 - 1996 Bachelor at the film school Baden-Württemberg, Ludwigsburg

1988 - 1991 Economics at Free University of Berlin

Working for sustainable Mobility

2015 - 2018 Project Manager, EU Project „Cyclelogistics Ahead“

2012 - 2015 Project-Leader DLR Projekt „I substitute a car“, Developing of Charging infrastructure

          EU Climate Change Program with the Federal Ministry of Environment

2013 - 2014 Project-Leader DLR, TÜV Süd,

2009 - 2012 Organisation of eMobility—Roadshows with electric cars in D and CH Consultant EON and EnBW

General Manager at AEDIVE since its creation in 2011, the Spanish/Portuguese eMobility cluster, a non-profit association representing the industrial, technological and services value chain of electric vehicle and its ecosystem.

Vicepresident of AVERE, the European association representing and advocating for electromobility on behalf of the industry, academia, and EV users at both EU and national levels.

Nils Poel is CLEPA’s head of market affairs. Nils leads CLEPA’s market intelligence activities and policy work on industrial competitiveness, trade, and corporate sustainability. Raising awareness of the importance of fostering a broad and deep NEV supply chain in Europe is a key priority and something that CLEPA monitors closely. Nils started his career in the knowledge department of the Boston Consulting Group, focusing on the automotive supply industry, and later worked for Brunswick Group and the European Commission before joining CLEPA in 2019.

Tassilo von Domarus is a seasoned expert in E-mobility with over a decade of experience at top-tier automotive OEMs, including Tesla, BMW, and Volvo Group. With more than five years specializing in commercial vehicles, he brings deep industry knowledge in the electrification of complex automotive products.

Academically, Tassilo holds a Master’s degree in Executive Automotive Management and is soon to complete a second Master’s in Alternative Powertrains in Automotive Engineering. Passionate about sustainable innovation, he strives to drive the transition toward electrified mobility while inspiring those around him.

Benjamin Schiebler is responsible for the Electromobility department at the Swedish truck manufacturer Volvo Trucks.

Together with colleagues in this department, he is responsible for the transfer of expertise for all topics related to electromobility within Volvo Trucks' German sales network. This includes, in particular, the product portfolio, charging infrastructure, financial support options, service offerings, workshop certifications and processes, as well as the overarching question of which alternative drive systems in the commercial vehicle sector make sense under which conditions – and which do not.

Mr. Schiebler has been working for Volvo Trucks since 2010 and in the Electromobility department since 2020. Prior to that, he worked in the telematics, remote vehicle diagnostics, maintenance planning, and spare parts departments.

Currently leading the Autonomous Drive & ADAS Strategy department in one of the most innovative automotive companies in Sweden. Our mission is to deliver the Mobility solutions of the future. Due to the nature of the work, most of the time, we need to navigate uncharted territory working out ideas, innovations, and using strategical thinking to secure we are market leaders.
 
In the past I have worked for Tier1 suppliers, for big OEMs and also leading the engineering department of a small startup developing our own innovations. My background is Computer Engineering, specialized in Robotics and SW processes like ASPICE and ISO26262.
 
In this conference, I’ll be thrilled to share insights into global trends, strategies and challenges for scale deployment of automated driving systems. As well as talking about ADAS adaption by EU drivers and opportunities to innovate in L2-L3 areas.

With some 30 years' experience in automotive strategy and marketing, Dr. Alexander Klose has a deep understanding of the mobility sector around the globe. Before joining Aiways in 2018, Dr. Klose has held roles as the CEO of Volvo Cars (China), and Asia Pacific President of PAG, which included the Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volvo brands. He has also provided consultancy and support services to a number of automotive retail groups in China. Dr. Klose is responsible for Aiways' operations outside of China.

Born: 1974

Studies of Mechanical Engineering / Vehicle Technologies @ TU Braunschweig / TH Darmstadt

 

2000-2013: Ford Motor Company / Ford Werke GmbH - Germany

·       Different positions in Vehicle Engineering

2013-2017: Chery Automobile, Shanghai, China

·       Director of Vehicle Engineering and Quality

2017-2018: Chery Automobile

·       Director of Business Development Europe

Since 2018: Managing Director Chery Europe GmbH (Engineering & Design Center), Germany

Michael Voll
Head of MAN Transport Solutions – Vice President

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Professional Summary
Michael is a seasoned leader in eMobility and transport solutions, with extensive experience in fleet consulting. He has a proven international track record in enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability.

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Experience
As Head of MAN Transport Solutions at MAN Truck & Bus, Michael is leading a team developing comprehensive eMobility strategies and successfully advised over 400 fleet operators on transitioning to environmentally friendly drives.

Before joining MAN, Michael worked at Infineon Technologies, a leading semiconductor company, where he achieved significant milestones, including leading the development of advanced supply chain solutions and driving strategic initiatives that enhanced the company's market position.

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Education
Michael holds an post graduate MBA from ESMT Berlin and earned a master degree in supply chain management from Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences, which provided a solid foundation in operational and technical principles.

Michael Gotthelf is a seasoned executive and thought leader in the e-mobility sector, currently serving as Vice President Commercial at Elli. In this role, he oversees sales, product management and technology initiatives, driving business growth.

With 16 years of experience, Michael has played a pivotal role in advancing energy transformation and leading the development of e-mobility infrastructure. Before joining Elli, he held leadership positions at Siemens, where he was instrumental in shaping the EV infrastructure and e-mobility divisions.

Michael holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology and is recognized for his expertise in national and international enterprise sales, business development, and strategic site electrification. His leadership continues to shape the future of e-mobility, driving sustainable solutions and transformative industry advancements.

Dennis Clerkefors is an experienced leader in the transport and logistics industry, currently serving as Senior Director – Automotive at DSV. In this role, he is responsible for leading and developing DSV's global Commercial vehicles automotive segment, with a focus on optimizing sustainable logistics solutions for the automotive industry.

During his career, Dennis has established himself as a key figure in the transport and logistics sector, with a strong ability to build and maintain customer relationships.

Through his work at DSV and previous roles, Dennis has developed a deep understanding of global transport trends, particularly in the evolving electric vehicle market and sustainable transport solutions. His leadership and strategic vision continue to drive advancements in automotive logistics, helping businesses adapt to changing industry demands.

Christian Hahn received a master’s degree in industrial engineering in 2005, with special emphasis on environmental and power technology as well as change management.

His career began at ThyssenKrupp and Daimler AG, followed by six years at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Berlin, where he specialized in consulting for the energy supply business. As an advisor he was primarily responsible for areas within strategy and business development, optimizing business processes and project management, smart energy, intelligent networks, and smart metering. He began working on his first electric vehicle projects in 2008. He joined Hubject in 2012, where he started as Head of Business Development and Administration.

Christian Hahn was appointed CEO of Hubject GmbH in January 2015. Following a change in the management team in January 2019, his primary focus is now on strategy, investor relations, and the global Hubject company setup.

Dr. Ralf Drauz is Managing Director at Faurecia Clarion Electronics, part of the automotive technology supplier Forvia. Currently, he is driving the transformation of the automotive industry towards the Software-Defined Vehicle through electronics, software, and system integration. Dr. Drauz has been in Forvia's management since 2015. Previously, he worked in two consulting companies. He received his doctorate from RWTH Aachen in 2012.

Dennis Gallus is a Principal and battery market and technology expert at Roland Berger, working in the field of lithium-ion batteries for more than 12 years. After being employed at the Meet Battery Research Center as PhD student, he started his consulting profession. He concluded more than 80 battery-related consulting projects along the whole value chain, from mining to recycling, for many major OEMs, cell producers, battery material producers and investment banks. His projects encompasses due diligences, market entry strategies, raw material/supply chain strategies, cost/technology benchmarking and other.

With over fifteen years of experience in new energy, Christopher lu serves as the Vice President of Overseas Markets at Shenzhen Infypower Ltd,  primarily responsible for the EMEA region and also as the Deputy General Manager of the Infypower electric GmbH. He has been with Infypower  for eight years. After graduating from Germany in 2009, he returned to China to work on photovoltaic inverters and is now an expert in various energy  combinations, including photovoltaics, energy storage, and EV charging.

Tian Wang, Partner at DeepRoute.ai, has received Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia, and graduate degree in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics at Renmin University of China. He is formerly a core engineer in Ford's autonomous driving team, with extensive expertise in technology know-how and commercialization of autonomous driving.

An enthusiast for mobility for more than 12 years, 10 years at Siemens AG in various function, among other things with 3 years as Project Operations Manager for metro trains in Malaysia and more than 3 years as Sales Manager for 

electromobility in Austria, since more than 2 years now at XCharge Europe GmbH  responsible as Regional Sales Manager for Germany Austria and Switzerland.

Steven Van Arsdale is Lead Analyst at PwC Autofacts in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and leading the Autofacts team. He supports teams in Germany and around the world on automotive specific projects or analysis. Most recently, prior to joining PwC, Steven worked at leading data forecasting company. His primary area of focus were in powertrain, CO2, light commercial vehicles and powertrain forecasting. He also worked on a wide range of other projects related to automotive suppliers, light commercial vans and mobility. He was also a Powertrain Assistant Manager at Korean OEM based in Germany. He was responsible for monitoring the CO2 performance and proposing solutions to reduce CO2 or increase powertrain competitiveness.

Martin has over 25 years of experience as a management consultant. He has substantial experience of Strategy development, new business models and transformation journeys. Martin has a focus on the Mobility sector and is the Global lead of Future Mobility solutions at EY.

Marco Dargel is a Managing Partner at P3, responsible for P3's Autonomous Mobility Division. After completing his studies in mechanical engineering and innovation management in Esslingen and Singapore, he began his professional career in strategic product planning in the supplier industry.

In 2010, Marco Dargel joined P3, where he initially built up the competence field of cost management and later expanded it into the area of M&A (technical transaction consulting). Since 2017, he has been leading the development of P3's expertise in autonomous mobility. With an international team of more than 50 consultants, he advises leading OEMs, suppliers, cities, insurance companies, and urban air mobility start-ups, covering the entire ecosystem of new autonomous mobility.

Martin Hofstetter studied Mechatronics and completed his PhD in the field of electric powertrains in cooperation with MAGNA Powertrain. At the Institute of Automotive Engineering, Graz University of Technology, he developed an industry-approved AI-based design method for electric powertrains called OPED. The method optimizes for cost, performance, efficiency, package and sustainability, while also strongly reducing development time. Currently, he is Head of E-Mobility and Alternative Drivetrains Research Group, focusing on application-oriented research in cooperation with industry partners. Beyond the AI-based design of electrified powertrains, he also consults the transportation industry to reach ambitious decarbonization targets in the most cost-effective way. His work is awarded by both industry and research institutions, including MAGNA, AVL and the German Association of Engineers (VDI). In the scientific community, he serves as reviewer for journals and conferences published by e.g., Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, IEEE, FISITA and SAE.

Maynie Yang is an Electric Vehicles Analyst on the Commercial Transport team at BloombergNEF (BNEF), a leading provider of primary research on commodities and the low-carbon transition. Her current work focuses on decarbonizing vans, trucks, and buses. She launches reports encompassing commercial fleet electrification, batteries, charging strategies, self-driving trucks, and zero-emission transport policies, to name a few. With a policy background, Maynie has conducted detailed analysis on the impact of EU and US regulations on EV adoption. Prior to BNEF, she worked at data consultancy Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, covering critical minerals on the EV supply chain, including lithium, graphite, and rare earths.

Rauno Andreas Fuchs specializes in business development and public private partnerships in sustainable mobility. With +20 years of leadership in mobility and government relations, he is working as Executive Board Member at INYO Mobility. INYO bridges the gap between public transport and the convenience of owning a car with autonomous L7e lightweight shuttles. INYO has just won the German Mobility Price by the German Government. Rauno is passionate about leveraging technology to create sustainable and efficient mobility solutions that enhance the way we move and connect with the world around us. With a strong focus on collaboration and customer-centricity. Rauno is dedicated to driving positive change and reimagining the possibilities of mobility for a better tomorrow.  

Sam is Policy Manager at international non-profit Climate Group. In this role, he leads work on Climate Group's Transport System and EV100 initiative to develop policy strategies that accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.

He recently joined Climate Group from London-based consultancy Stonehaven, where he delivered several policy projects focused on the transport and energy transitions, working with clients including Uber and Zenobe. 

Sam holds a BA and MPhil in Politics from the University of Cambridge, and a PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics.

Nicolas is a director at EY Strategy. He co-leads the Supplier- & Operations Transformation cluster within our Automotive Europe West

 

He has more than 20 years of professional experiences, having worked in the automotive OEM and supplier industry  (e.g. Plant Manager, Head of Production/ Quality/ Technical Services and Industrial Engineering), as well as in management consultancy

 

Nicolas advises his clients in product portfolio transformation, performance/cost improvement, digitization and industrialization strategies

 

Nicolas holds a diploma in Industrial Engineering from Pforzheim University of Applied Science

Henri-François Boedt is a senior loan officer at EIB (European Investment Bank), with a long-standing experience in the financing of innovation and start-ups/scale-ups in particular.

He focuses on investments to innovative companies in the CleanTech sector. The financing is typically structured as “Venture Debt” or “equity-risk” loans, with a participation to the upside in the form of warrants, synthetic warrants or royalties.

Within EIB group, he also worked at EIF, on investments in early stage Venture Capital / Technology Transfer funds. Prior to EIF, he worked for ArcelorMittal on Merger & Acquisitions and was involved in the creation and management of an e-commerce start-up company. He also worked as a management consultant for The Boston Consulting Group and for OC&C.

Mr Boedt has a Mechanical Engineering degree from the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium) and a Commercial Engineering degree from the FH Wedel (Hamburg, Germany). He also attended the Young Manager Programme at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France)

 

 

 

The European Investment Bank is the lending arm of the European Union. It is the biggest multilateral financial institution in the world and one of the largest providers of climate finance.

Amongst others, it offers a long-term venture debt product to address the unique funding needs of fast growing innovative companies. The financing structure includes bullet repayment and remuneration linked to the equity risk of the investees and complements existing venture capital financing.

Dr. Woerner is an experienced executive with over 25 years in the automotive mobility sector, specializing in battery technologies, electrification, powertrain systems and global manufacturing. He has led industrialization and scaling of high-quality, large-series components, driving sustainable results. Dr. Woerner served as Executive at Robert Bosch GmbH and Volkswagen PowerCo until 2023, and is currently COO US/EU and Head of Global Manufacturing at AESC. He previously held leadership roles including COO and plant manager across multiple locations. Dr. Woerner also served as Managing Director at Volkswagen ZellCo GmbH and Robert Bosch Battery Solutions GmbH. He holds a PhD in Production Technology from Univ. of Stuttgart and a Diploma in Chemical Engineering as well as an MSC from Univ. of Manchester. He resides in Bamberg, Bavaria, with his wife and children.

André Gronke leads the European engineering team at Farasis Energy, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance lithium-ion battery technology. With 15 years of experience in battery development and four years at Farasis Energy Europe, he specializes in innovation, new technologies, and fostering a culture of ownership and empowerment within his teams.

Gronke has managed battery development projects from concept to mass production, covering cell development, simulation, module and pack design, product safety, and system engineering. He started his career at Deutsche ACCUmotive, a Mercedes Benz subsidiary, before leading the European engineering team of another battery developer.

Since 2021, he has focused on aligning customer needs with company expertise, guiding technical decisions, and leveraging existing high-performance solutions. His work includes technical acquisition, project management, and development. He also drives early-stage prototyping with customers, collaborates with research partners, and continuously seeks to improve efficiency in processes and engineering solutions.

Frederic is a leading expert in climate finance, responsible for one of the largest private industry portfolios in Emerging Markets. As the Global Head of the EBRD Manufacturing and Services group, he manages €5bn of debt and equity investments, primarily in decarbonisation, e-mobility, and the circular economy. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a Multilateral Development Bank active in emerging Europe, Asia, and Africa.

 

Originally from France, Frederic studied at MIT and worked at the World Bank in Washington before joining the EBRD in London. With a background in banking, manufacturing, and development economics, Frederic has held board positions in various industrial corporations and financial institutions, offering valuable strategic insights and governance expertise.

 

Beyond his corporate roles, Frederic actively imparts his knowledge through speaking engagements at conferences, interacting with university students, and contributing to publications like the WEF. He is an engineer with a MBA from INSEAD.

Dr. Felix Römer is an Electrical Engineer with 10+ years of international experience bridging academia and the automotive industry. Holding a PhD in Automotive Engineering, he has dedicated his career to advancing electrical energy storage systems, particularly for next-generation mobility solutions. His expertise spans the full lifecycle of product innovation — from conceptual design and prototyping to testing and troubleshooting — ensuring robust, scalable technologies for sustainable transportation. A team leader, Dr. Römer successfully managed multiple cross-functional teams. Currently serving as the Manager of Product Application Engineering team, he spearheads end-to-end product development, guiding projects from nomination to series production.

Christober Vinoth Raj heads the Digital Strategy and Innovation at Verkor. Joined Verkor in November 2020 and laid the foundations for Verkor's digital transformation. At Samsung SDI he was responsible for defining and bringing next gen BMS software to production and obtained 11 patents in the battery domain. His main interest is to identify battery defects faster in production with the help of digital systems. Prior to joining Verkor, he worked at SDI Korea, Honeywell, Infineon, and the Indian Space Research Organization.

Roberto Diesel, Vice President at EDAG Engineering GmbH for Energy Systems and Drivetrain. With over 20 years’ experience in the automotive industry in different leadership position at Opel/GM, Webasto and as Chief Technical Officer of Sono Motors. Roberto Diesel is experienced in the fields of automobiles especially electric vehicles, future mobility and with a focus on new technology.

Fabio Sacchi is Global Head EV Commercial Business Development for DHL Team EV. His work focuses on promoting new development and logistic solutions that fit emerging customer's business models in EV ecosystem. Fabio’s career spans over 30 years in the Transportation and Logistics Industry, 20 of which were dedicated to auto-mobility . Thanks to his experience he has become an expert in Freight Forwarding, Express, and Supply Chain, supporting innovation and solutions needed to overcome the EV Battery supply challenges, specifically but not limited to the auto-mobility sector. He has endorsed different management responsibilities during his career which took him to every corner of the world.

I am Sabine Stange, based in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Currently, I am the Head of Supply Chain & Waste Management for Battery Recycling at BASF SE, focusing on SCM solutions, planning, and waste management. Since joining BASF SE in 2017, I have also served as a Project Manager and Supply Chain Consultant, contributing to supply chain strategy and innovation. Before BASF, I worked at Metro AG in Dusseldorf as a Business Process Coordinator and International Supply Chain Developing Specialist, managing global supply chain projects and process optimization. My career began at Metro Cash & Carry Germany, where I held roles as a Supply Chain Specialist and Management Trainee.

 I hold a Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Applied Sciences Worms and am fluent in English and German. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and outdoor activities with my family. I am passionate about effective recycling solutions and am proud to contribute to building a sustainable future. 

Simon Voß is an expert on e-mobility and battery innovation and currently serves as the managing director of the Office for E-Mobility and eLab of RWTH Aachen University. Simon is striving on supporting the acceleration of e-mobility-development by providing a high-tech infrastructure and innovation network for R&D on the electric drivetrain. As a speaker and the formats of the “E-Mobility Innovation Podcast” and  “Then E-Mobility Lecture Series”, Simon is building a network for professional knowledge-exchange between research and industry in the professional E-Mobility space. 

Markus Hackmann is the managing director of P3 and responsible for the area of e-mobility. After completing his engineering studies at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, he joined P3 in 2006 and has since been working on numerous projects in the field of e-mobility technology strategies, lithium-ion batteries and the charging of electric vehicles.

Since a few years and with the breakthrough of electric mobility, numerous projects with utilities, grid operators have been added.

Likewise, Markus and the P3 work with numerous investors on the topic of technical due diligence. The P3 e-mobility team currently consists of over 200 consulting engineers.

Public policy researcher with a background in battery supply chains, transport systems, and urban development. Research interests include battery supply chains, reuse and recycling, integrated land use and transport planning, and active mobility.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate Researcher - International Council on Clean Transportation, Berlin, Germany  07/2023 - present

• Conducting research on battery and mineral supply chains, battery recycling, and vehicle electrification.

• Leading ICCT battery supply chain research in Latin America

Campaign Associate - Union of Concerned Scientists, Washington D.C.  06/2019 - 06/2021

• Conducted research, wrote reports, blogs, and public comments on transportation policy, air pollution, and climate impacts including research on the lifecycle impacts on EV batteries, and battery reuse and recycling opportunities.

• Worked in coalitions with transportation advocacy, environmental justice, and community organizations to support public transit funding, vehicle electrification, EV infrastructure, clean fuels and more.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Urban Management - M.Sc. - Berlin Institute of Technology, 10/2021- 03/2023

Environmental Science - B.Sc. University of California, Los Angeles, 09/2015 - 05/2019 

Nicolò is the director and co-founder of Battery Insights, a McKinsey solution (subsidiary) dedicated to support clients and develop insights for the battery industry.

He earned his PhD in electrochemistry between KU Leuven (Belgium) and MIT (USA), in the groups of Prof Fransaer and Dinca respectively, and he currently still active in academia working as scientific collaborator at UC Louvain (Belgium) in the group of Prof Vlad.

As director of Battery Insights he manages a team of 15 people, spread in 3 continents, fully dedicated in maintaining the battery knowledge for McKinsey and support serving 300+ clients every year.

Nicole Neub is the Director of the Business Unit Battery Technology at Exentec, a member of the Exyte Group. With her many years of experience in the field of lithium-ion cell production, Nicole Neub has proven her expertise in many different role.As the Initiative Owner for Battery Technology at a special machine manufacturing company, Nicole Neub has initiated and successfully implemented numerous projects and innovations in battery technology. Nicole Neub completed her engineering degree in 2004 and has since developed a deep understanding of processes in various industries and different roles. 

Nicole Neub's specific areas of expertise include mini environments, dry rooms, energy efficiency, special machine construction, R&D and air handling. In addition, Nicole Neub enjoys sharing her expertise at various events and industry platforms such as the Battery MBA, contributing to the education and development of future industry leaders.

With over 17 years of experience in the CT and NDT industry, I have been with Comet Yxlon for almost 15 years. Currently, I work as a Senior Global Technical Sales Manager, after previously holding various sales positions within the company. My focus is on consulting, developing and implementing customized CT solutions in industrial and scientific applications for our customers

Before joining Comet Yxlon, I worked in both the medical and automotive industries, gaining valuable experience in international companies. During this time, I lived and worked also in Beijing, China, for six months, which provided me with deep insights into global business processes and cross-cultural collaboration.

I hold a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Mechanical Engineering from FH Münster and have extensive international experience. My expertise in industrial CT technology helps customers worldwide achieve precise and reliable inspection processes.

Linda Arnold-Triangeli is a consultant at VDI/VDE-IT and part of the accompanying research team for Battery Cell Production. On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), she supports the development of a resilient and sustainable battery ecosystem in Germany and Europe through knowledge transfer, stakeholder dialogue and strategic networking across industry, research, and education.

She leads the cross-cutting topic of skills and qualification and manages six Vocational Education and Training (VET) alliances funded by BMWK. These projects aim to design and deliver VET courses along the battery value chain that meet the skills needs of the dynamic and growing battery sector.

She has worked at the intersection of innovation policy, sustainability and industrial transformation. She is the author of a study on diversity in the battery workforce in Germany and is particularly passionate about shaping inclusive qualification strategies that ensure long-term competitiveness and good jobs.

Marcello Colledani is Full Professor at the Mechanical Engineering Department of Politecnico di Milano, Italy. He has carried out research activities at the Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity (LMP) of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is Fellow Member of the CIRP, the International Academy for Production Engineering. He is the coordinator of the Horizon Europe BATTwin, for the development of a zero-defect manufacturing approach based on digital twins for the battery manufacturing process-chain, and the I3 project BatMass, for the development of a circular value-chain for EV batteries. He has scientific responsibility of the inter-departmental laboratory “CIRC-eV: Circular Economy for Electrified Vehicles of the Future” at Polimi. He was coordinating the 2020 Lombardy Region Circular Economy Roadmap. He is the coordinator of the Pilot Network on “De- and Remanufacturing” for the “ESM – Efficient and Sustainable Manufacturing” Pilot within the Vanguard Initiative. He is the coordinator of the Regional industrial working group on “De-and remanufacturing for Circular Economy”, within AFIL, the Lombardy Region Cluster on Intelligent Factories. 

He is the coordinator of the EU H2020 large-scale demonstration projects FiberEUse, the I3 project DeremCO, and the Horizon Europe projects YourBan and ReBoat, targeting composite recovery and re-use, the EU H2020 project DigiPrime, for the development of a digital platform for circular economy in cross-sectorial sustainable value networks. He is co-founder of the start-up FiberEUse Tech.

With a career spanning Germany, the Netherlands, India, Japan, and China, Adrian de Riz specializes in fostering technological synergies across multicultural environments. Holding a dual UK/Chinese Master’s in Business Analytics and a Chinese language scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Adrian bridges German engineering and Chinese innovation. Currently Adrian leads Royma Industrial CT’s European market entry, driving the adoption of AI-powered inline CT systems for battery manufacturing.

Ulrik brings more than 30 years of experience in the battery and energy storage industry to 24M and leads company’s global expansion with European customers and partners. Over his career, he has held operational, strategy, business development and marketing roles with a variety of companies in the battery manufacturing space both in Europe and the US. Most recently, he was Chief Executive Officer at NAWAH, the developer of an ultra-fast carbon battery based on a unique nanotechnology and manufacturing process. Additionally, he held leadership positions at Seeio, Inc. and EnerDel/Ener1.

Daniel Fischer is an experienced professional in the field of functional specialty papers with a focus on battery technologies. While looking of a wide experience in both, Operations and Technology, in his career, he currently works at delfort, a leading company in the development and production of specialized paper solutions. In his role, he plays a key part in the development and marketing of IonPort®, a fiber-based separator solution for secondary batteries, aimed at enhancing both the performance and sustainability of battery systems. Mr. Fischer is actively engaged in the industry and regularly presents delfort’s latest innovations at international conferences and trade fairs, contributing to the advancement of sustainable and future-proof battery technologies.

Andreas Blin is a recognized leader in the e-mobility and EV charging space, bringing years of strategic and operational experience in driving the electrification of transport across Europe. Andreas currently serves as Director of Segments and Partnerships at ChargePoint, and throughout his career Andreas has held pivotal roles cultivating partnerships that have redefined how EV charging is integrated into everyday life. With a passion for advancing the EV agenda and deep insight into the challenges and opportunities shaping the market, his work continues to influence how cities, fleets, and consumers transition to a more sustainable transport future.

Pedro Gomes is POLIS Network Clean Vehicles & Air Quality Cluster Lead. Having joined POLIS in March 2022, he leads POLIS’ Clean Vehicles & Air Quality Working Group and is responsible for several key legislative topics, including the Fit for 55 package (AFIR, EPDB, and CO2 standards for cars and vans, among others), the Clean Vehicles Directive, CO2 standards for trucks and buses, Euro 7 type-approval regulation, and the revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directive. He is POLIS’ point of reference for the European Commission Sustainable Transport Forum, supporting the Commission's efforts on AFIR implementation, and is involved in several EU-funded projects in the area of sustainable transport, including  EAFO, SCALE,  NextETRUCK, GIANTS, and LENS.  Before joining POLIS, he worked as a researcher in the Air Quality Group of the Center for Environmental and Sustainability Research (CENSE) at NOVA University, and later at the Local Energy Management Agency of Almada (AGENEAL) in the fields of energy efficiency, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission mitigation, and sustainable mobility. He holds an MSc in Environmental Management Systems and a BSc in Environmental Engineering.

Parliamentary Secretary of State

(2021 – 2024) Diplom-Volkswirtin (graduate economist)

2021 – 2024

Parliamentary State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Digital and Transport

2017 – 2021

Deputy Chair of Committee

Committee on Transport and Digital Infrastructure

2018 – 2020

Member of the Bundestag Committee of Inquiry on Artificial Intelligence 

2013 – 2017

Ministry of Economics, Labour and Transport, Saxony

Deputized to the Representation of the federal state of Saxony in Berlin for the areas of transport and digital agenda (Bundestag and Bundesrat)

2009 – 2013

Research assistant

To two Members of the German Bundestag

Political engagement

Since 2022

Chair of the FDP’s Federal Committee on Digital Agenda, Internet and Media

Since 2021

Member of the FDP Federal Board

Since 2016

Member of the board of the FDP Federal State of Berlin and since 2018 Deputy Chair

Since 2011

District Chair of FDP Pankow

2006 – 2007

Chair of the Young Liberals of the Federal State of Berlin

Experienced leader in leading Agile, and highly Interdisciplinary teams on fast Customer-oriented, Tech-inspired searches for new Business opportunities. 

 Design Thinking coupled with a broad Technical understanding and a Business mindset is the methodology applied. 

All Industry focused today, but with a wide network of Suppliers and Researchers in both established Digital sectors as well as the growing Start up and Innovation arenas. 

Regularly appointed speaker on the topics of Digital transformation, Innovation and IoT.

Meta Kessler is a strategic leader in e-mobility and charging infrastructure, with extensive experience in corporate strategy, market intelligence, and business development. As Director of Corporate Strategy at IONITY, she drives the expansion of Europe’s high-power charging network, overseeing strategy, market growth initiatives, and public funding efforts. Previously, she held key roles at REHAU Automotive, Vitesco Technologies, and Continental, where she shaped the transition to electromobility, led M&A projects, and developed long-term market strategies for sustainable transportation. Meta Kessler holds a Ph.D. in Economics & Finance from the University of Bayreuth.
With a deep understanding of charging infrastructure, e-mobility market dynamics, and investment strategies, she contributes to advancing sustainable mobility solutions across Europe.

Acad. Title/Degree, First Name, Last Name:

Dipl.- Ing. Peter Ziegler

Education/ Academic studies:

2002 – 2008 Mechatronics at TU Chemnitz                       

Professional career:

2020 until 2022   Manager Charging System & Components                                   

2018 until 2020   Manager Charging, HV System & LV Powernet                             

2016 until 2017   Manager LV Powernet Components, Body Controller and LV harness                                      

Current job:

From mid 2022    Manger Global Charging Components 

Profile:

Dipl-Ing. Peter Ziegler working as head of global charging components at Daimler Truck AG has a long history into electrification of commercial vehicles especially into charging. He and his team performed the first Megawatt Charging Session and he is continuously contributing to the decarbonization of the commercial vehicle transportation.

Monish Ananthu is a results-oriented leader with over 8 years of experience in the EV Charging industry. with a proven ability to lead and manage complex projects, build, and nurture strategic partnerships, and drive business growth within the EV charging sector.

At General Motors Europe, currently leading charging initiatives, strategy, and operations for home and public charging solutions. Previously, at Genesis Motor Europe, successfully introduced in Europe, Plug&Charge, EV Navigation and providing charging offerings focused on customer value.

Possesses a strong understanding of the EV charging ecosystem, including charging technologies, business models, and regulatory landscape. Passionate about advancing sustainable transportation solutions and contributing to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. 

Otto Loserth is leading the Public Charing Business unit at Mer Germany. As a leading provider of charging solutions for electric vehicles, Mer stands for the rapid expansion of electromobility and more efficient use of renewable energies. Mer’s mission is to make electromobility easily accessible to everyone. Mer Germany is building fast-charging parcs on the German Autobahn with Tank & Rast, at IKEA in Germany and at McDonalds and MPREIS in Austria and, of course, in the Deutschlandnetz Project for the Germany Government.

With background in electrotechnics, leading roles in IT and as Sales Director Central Europe, Otto Loserth established a well performing company with high nation-wide acceptance under the shareholder Statkraft.

Jan-Niklas began his career in the FMCG sector, undertaking global brand and business development for a decade across Europe, Australia, Asia, and the United States. He has lived, studied, and worked internationally, particularly in Chicago, USA. In addition, he pursued a B.A. in International Business and an M.Sc. in Business Psychology while working. In September 2023, Jan-Niklas joined Engie as a Business Development Manager with a focus on truck charging. Currently, he serves as the Head of Business Development and Sales for truck charging at Engie Deutschland.

Marco Kaiser is a senior program leader in the field of e-mobility, with extensive experience in developing and industrializing mechatronic and power electronics systems for global OEMs. Currently at ZF, he leads international charging solution and X-in-1 integration programs, overseeing product strategy, modular platform development, and customer acquisition. Previously, he was responsible for a major eAxle program at Valeo Siemens and held several key roles at Schaeffler in Germany and Japan, focusing on advanced electromechanical systems and corporate strategy. His expertise spans program management, business development, system integration, and cross-functional leadership. He holds a B.Eng. in Industrial Engineering and an M.A. in Management and speaks German and English.

Steffen Schaefer is Head of Future Cities and Mobility at AFRY Management Consulting. Steffen has worked at the intersection of Logistics, Automotive, Energy, and Real Estate since more than 20 years, and specifically on charging infrastructure for electric vehicles since more than 10 years.

As a long-time EV driver and a background in software/computer science, Steffen has worked on strategies and solutions for electric mobility with Charge Point Operators, Automotive companies, utilities, investors, real estate owners and other market actors. 

AFRY Management Consulting has a dedicated team over 500 energy experts that advises clients across all areas of the energy transition from energy generation, trading, through distribution in markets, strategies, operational efficiency, and transactions. AFRY, headquartered in Stockholm has globally 20,000 engineers, architects and designers working in the Automotive, Energy, Infrastructure, and Process Industries.

In 2017, Konrad Benze and two colleagues founded the EnBW innovation project ChargeHere in Stuttgart and two years later took on the role of Managing Director of the corporate start-up. Together with a team of over 40 people, he has since developed a holistic charging solution for large car parks, particularly in companies and residential neighbourhoods, and successfully launched it on the charging infrastructure market. As a full-service provider for charging infrastructure, ChargeHere offers the most reliable charging solution including all the energy services of tomorrow. With smart multi-chargepoint solutions and the integration of PV, ChargeHere creates a win-win for the grid and energy costs.

Markus Rieder Helmel is an experienced sales leader with a strong background in international business development. Currently serving as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) at Finetelligence GmbH and Auris Consult, he is focused on scaling software solutions for Direct Payment in EV-Charging and optimizing key business processes in the retail sector. Prior to this, Markus spent over a decade at Fronius International, where he held roles including Head of Sales Management for the Solar Energy division, Managing Director of Fronius México, and Area Manager for Latin America. His expertise spans strategic sales, team leadership, key account management, and market expansion. Markus has a proven track record of driving growth in global markets and leading cross-functional teams to success. His career is also complemented by his technical expertise, having started his professional journey in engineering and business development.

Simon Voß is an expert on e-mobility and battery innovation and currently serves as the managing director of the Office for E-Mobility and eLab of RWTH Aachen University. Simon is striving on supporting the acceleration of e-mobility-development by providing a high-tech infrastructure and innovation network for R&D on the electric drivetrain. As a speaker and the formats of the “E-Mobility Innovation Podcast” and  “Then E-Mobility Lecture Series”, Simon is building a network for professional knowledge-exchange between research and industry in the professional E-Mobility space. 

Claudio is the CEO and founder of RiDERgy. He is an energy innovation engineer with 10 years’ experience, studied at 6 top Universities. As an intrapreneur he was the founder of the community at InnoEnergy. He speaks 9 languages. He is an experienced public speaker. He has been appointed both as a Climate Reality Leader and a Circular Economy Leader.

Claudio è l'amministratore delegato e fondatore di RiDERgy. È un ingegnere e innovatore energetico con 10 anni di esperienza, ha studiato in 6 università internazionali. Ha fondato la community di InnoEnergy. Parla 9 lingue ed è un public speaker. È stato nominato Climate Reality Leader e Circular Economy Leader da Al Gore e Obama.

Jens Griesing is a seasoned expert in electromobility and energy management and a Co-Founder of OLI TransIT, a spin-off of OLI Systems. OLI TransIT specializes in a groundbreaking throughput model – “bring your own power” - that enables seamless, efficient energy transactions for electric vehicle charging across Europe. With over a decade of experience, Jens has played a pivotal role in developing and scaling advanced technologies for smart charging infrastructure and energy management systems. At OLI Systems, he has driven the growth of the product portfolio, including OLI Move, a comprehensive solution for managing and optimizing EV charging stations. His expertise spans technical product management, strategic business development, and the creation of scalable energy solutions. Jens is dedicated to advancing clean mobility and developing innovative approaches to energy management, ensuring sustainable and cost-effective solutions for businesses and consumers alike.

Global General Manager & Intrapreneur with over 30 years of experience in Industrial Automation, Energy Management, and eMobility. Proven track record in business growth, strategic development, and leadership in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Recent Positions:

•      Vice President eMobility and Power Conversion Products  at NIDEC Power Conversion (2021 – Present)

•      Chief Business Innovation Officer, Bonfiglioli Riduttori (2019 – 2020)

•      General Manager, Mechatronics & Motion BU, Bonfiglioli Riduttori (2013 – 2019)

Education:

•      Advanced Management Program, IESE Business School, 2019

•      Honeywell Management Development Program, Thunderbird School of Global Management, 2002-2003

•      Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Master in Automation/Robotics, Institut National Polytechnique, 1983-1989

Eric van Voorden is CEO of Last Mile Solutions and a recognised leader in e-mobility and smart energy. With over 25 years of experience across automotive, telecom, and energy, he has been a driving force behind industry standards such as OCPP, OCPI, and OSCP.

As Chairman of the Dutch Organisation for Electric Transport and member of the Nationale Agenda Laadinfrastructuur, Eric promotes sustainable transport and smart-charging innovation across Europe. Under his leadership, Last Mile Solutions has grown into one of Europe’s leading independent e-mobility platforms, operating in over 22 countries.

He actively advocates for clear pricing, VAT regulation, and improved interoperability across the sector. With a background in Information Technology and strong multilingual skills, he builds bridges between governments, industry, and technology.

Outside of work, Eric enjoys culture and sports. His vision connects technology, sustainability, and mobility—shaping a future where energy is turned into value.