JUNE 19-22, 2016

Montréal, Québec

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Drive Electric Innovation

Propulser l’innovation en mobilité électrique

Register now for the 29th World Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS29), as the largest international electric vehicle conference returns to North America on June 19-22, 2016 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. EVS has been assembling global leaders from industry, government and academia to address technical, policy and market topics in the electrification of vehicle fleets since 1969. Sponsorship and exhibitor information is now available! Secure your participation and showcase your electric drive innovations on the world stage.

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Keynote

M. Pierre Arcand

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources / • Ministre de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles

Province of Québec / Province de Québec

ENGLISH Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Minister responsible for the Northern Plan Minister responsible for the Côte-Nord region Pierre Arcand was elected MNA for Mont-Royal riding in 2007. During his political career, he has served, for example, as Minister of International Relations,...Read more

Denis Coderre

Mayor

City of Montréal

Denis Coderre was born on July 25, 1963. For 16 years, he represented voters in the district of Bourassa, who re-elected him six times to be their voice in the House of Commons. Active in his area from a young age, Denis has been an active member of numerous organizations, including the Montréal-...Read more

Philippe Couillard

Premier of Québec / Premier ministre du Québec

Born on June 26, 1957 in Montreal, Philippe Couillard earned his doctorate in medicine in 1979 and neurosurgery degree in 1985 from Université de Montréal, a specialist certificate from Collège des médecins du Québec and a specialist certificate from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of...Read more

Genevieve Cullen

President

World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA); Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)

Genevieve Cullen has served as the President of the cross-industry trade association promoting the electrification of transportation since in 2015. Previously, she served as EDTA’s Vice President and lead the organization’s policy and advocacy efforts. Genevieve has extensive public and private...Read more

Joeri de Ridder

President

AVERE, European Association for Electromobility

Mr. de Ridder is the President of AVERE. AVERE – founded in 1978 - is a European network comprised of members including users, NGO’s, associations, interest groups, public bodies, research & development entities, vehicle and equipment manufacturers, electricity utilities. Joeri is also the...Read more

Pierre-Luc Desgagné

Vice President – Corporate Affairs and Secretary General

Hydro-Québec

Pierre-Luc Desgagné took office as Vice President – Corporate Affairs and Secretary General in May 2015. In this capacity, he is notably in charge of legal affairs, communications, public and government affairs, community relations, environmental issues and transportation electrification. He also...Read more

Chantal Guimont

President & CEO

Electric Mobility Canada

Chantal joined Electric Mobility Canada (EMC) in September 2014 as its new President and CEO. EMC is the only Canadian association dedicated to the acceleration of electric transportation. She represents its member’s interest in policy development, technical matters, market evolution of EVs and all...Read more

Yoichi Hori

Ph.D, Professor, the University of Tokyo

EVAAP

Dr. Yoichi Hori received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, in 1978, 1980, and 1983, respectively. In 1983, he joined the Department of Electrical Engineering, The University of Tokyo, as a Research Associate. He later became an...Read more

Christoph Huss

Vice President Engineering

BMW of North America

Christoph Huss has long had a career in BMW at the interface of science and technology, as VP of development abroad, VP of Science and Transport Policy, and Representative of the Board for Traffic and Environment. He was educated at University of Applied Sciences Cologne and received his graduate...Read more

Kevin Layden

Electrification Programs and Engineering Director

Ford Motor Company

Kevin Layden is the Director of Electrified Powertrain Engineering at Ford Motor Company. He is responsible for the development and implementation of electrified powertrains and associated advanced technologies. This includes hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, mild hybrids and...Read more

Michael Lord

Executive Engineer

Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing

Michael Lord is a Manager in Vehicle Regulation & Certification Engineering for Toyota Technical Center (TTC), the North American research arm of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (TEMA).Mr. Lord has a B.A. in Physics from the University of Pennsylvania and studied...Read more

Éric Martel

President and Chief Executive Officer

Hydro-Québec

Éric Martel was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydro-Québec on June 3, 2015. He took office on July 6. Previously, Mr. Martel was employed by Bombardier, where he worked from 2002 to May 2015. After having served as Vice President, Operations – North America at Bombardier...Read more

Dan Neil

Auto Columnist, Wall Street Journal

Dan Neil is the author of the “Rumble Seat” column which runs Saturdays in The Wall Street Journal. Previously, Mr. Neil was the auto columnist for the Los Angeles Times from 2003 to 2010. He also wrote the syndicated column “800 Words,” a column about pop culture that was syndicated by Tribune...Read more

Kim Rudd

Parliamentary Secretary to the Honorable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources

Ms. Rudd is Parliamentary Secretary to the Honorable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources. About the Honorable Jim Carr Minister Carr has been a dedicated business and community leader in Winnipeg for more than 30 years. He began his career as a musician, as an oboist and trustee with the...Read more

Reuben Sarkar

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation

US Department of Energy

Reuben Sarkar is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation. He oversees EERE's Sustainable Transportation area, which includes the Vehicle, Fuel Cell, and Bioenergy Technologies offices. He oversees annual investment of more than $600 million with a focus to reduce our oil dependence, avoid...Read more

Kazuo Yajima

Alliance Global Director, EV and Engineering Division

Nissan and Renault

Mr. YAJIMA Kazuo is Alliance Global Director of EV and HEV Engineering Division of Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. In this position, he is responsible for EV and HEV system development, EV and HEV Powertrain Development, and EV Energy Development. Prior to this position, he led the battery technology...Read more

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JUNE 19-22, 2016

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