Please join us for MEC4: Powering Mobility Conference on Monday, September 25 at the College for Creative Studies in downtown Detroit.
MEC4 - the 4th Annual Michigan Energy Future Conference - gives attendees an inside look at the cutting edge of mobility and how we will charge and fuel the vehicles of tomorrow. The conference will dive deep into the intersection of energy, telecommunication, and transportation to highlight the role clean fuel vehicles will play in "powering mobility." The event boasts unparalleled networking with top-tier industry executives, policymakers, and thought leaders.
Tentative Agenda
8:00 am - Registration and Networking
8:30 am - Conference Welcome
8:45 am - Plenary session #1
Paradigm shift: how advanced mobility is changing the game for vehicle ownership, fleets, and shared vehicles, and driving new automotive business models
This session will consider how (and how fast) advanced mobility will change our thinking about transportation, including the impact on fleet management, infrastructure, and the idea of personal vehicle ownership as we transition to vehicles that are autonomous, connected, electric, and shared (ACES).
10:00 am - Opening Remarks
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Co-Chair, Senate Smart Transportation Caucus
10:30 am - Networking Break
10:45 am - Plenary session #2
Charging and fueling the vehicles of tomorrow: how vehicle electrification and fuel cell development enable the development of mobility solutions
This session will consider why automotive OEMs are increasingly turning to electricity and fuel cells to power self-driving vehicles, including the advantages of electric powertrains for autonomous applications and the increased power demands of connected vehicles. In addition, the session will consider the broad cost trends in battery technology as a key driver for vehicle electrification.
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - Networking Break
1:15 pm - Plenary Session #3
The future of urban mobility: the role of clean fuel vehicles in driving the development of smart cities
This session will focus on the growth of Internet of Things into vehicles, transportation infrastructure, and the built environment, and the role for EVs and fuel cell vehicles in these emerging “Smart Cities.”
2:30 pm - Networking Break
2:45 pm - Plenary Session #4
Developing a mobility ecosystem: building the hard and soft infrastructure of a connected future (and who pays for it)
Finally, this session will consider the many issues involved in building the energy and communications infrastructure necessary to support the deployment of mobility services, including grid modernization, the availability of charging and fueling infrastructure, and communication between vehicles and the grid, as well as important issues in how we fund these infrastructure improvements.
4:00 pm - Closing Keynote/ Fireside Chat
Closing keynote or fireside session featuring one or more industry leaders outlining where we go from here
4:30 pm - Closing Remarks
Lunch will be provided. Free parking is available for this conference at the College for Creative Studies. The parking lot is located at 6400 Cass Ave.
Questions? Please contact iei@instituteforenergyinnovation.org