Agenda 2026

08:25

Welcome by moderator of first session, Eric Varton

Eric Varton Eric Varton VP of Engineering,
Yazaki North America, Inc.
08:30

Tier 1 Perspective on E/E Architecture to Enable Next Generation Supply Chain

Dr. Frédèric Holzmann Dr. Frédèric Holzmann Head of Electrics & Electronics Architecture
LEONI Bordnetz-Systeme
09:00

Bridging Design and Automation: The Next Evolution of Wire Harness Manufacturing

Boming Zhu Boming Zhu General Manager - Overseas Business
Linquan Technology
09:30

Powering the Software-defined Vehicle: Creating a Fail-operational Zonal Ecosystem

Manoj Singh Manoj Singh Global Product Line Director
FORVIA HELLA
10:00

Coffee break & Networking in the Exhibition

10:45

Second session moderated by Vijy Koshy

Vijy Koshy Vijy Koshy Sr. Engineering Director
Molex
10:45

Unlocking the Full Power of 3D Electrical Design

Douglas Burcicki Douglas Burcicki Senior Director Automotive & Heavy Equipment, Market and Business DevelopmentSiemens Digital Industries Software
Chad Holley Chad Holley Manager Capital Connectivity
Siemens Digital Industries Software
11:15

Innovative Laser Welding Process of Cables for Power Electronics

Dr. Woo-Sik Chung Dr. Woo-Sik Chung Global Business Development Manager for Automotive & Industrial Electronics
TRUMPF Laser- & Systemtechnik SE
11:40

Improving Durability of Ultrasonic Welding Tooling for Wire Harness Applications

Dr. Amin Moghaddas Dr. Amin Moghaddas Applications Engineer
EWI (Edison Welding Institute)
12:05

The Next Engineering Productivity Leap: Connecting tools, data and domain knowledge with AI

Armin Hager Armin Hager CEO
aivato
12:30

Virtual Evaluation of Silicone Elastomer Ageing and its Impact and Interaction with Harness Components

Leopold Pühringer Leopold Pühringer Global Manager of Research and Development
Starlim
12:55

Closing speech by Vijy Koshy

Vijy Koshy Vijy Koshy Sr. Engineering Director
Molex
13:00

Joint lunch sponsored by Telsonic

14:00

Optional site tour at Caresoft in Southfield, Michigan

Shuttle bus starts at 2:00 pm

Guided tours at Caresoft start at 2:30 pm

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to tour Caresoft Global's HQ and Technology Center in Southfield, MI for a first-hand look at 20 vehicles spanning EV, hybrid, and ICE powertrains — sourced from global regions and benchmarked and torn down to the component level. Participants can expect a guided tour, with the insights and philosophies behind our benchmarking work showcased across part displays on the show floor. Vehicles featured include the Avatr 12, Leapmotor C10, BYD Seagull, Xpeng G6, Zeekr X, Tesla Cybertruck, Chevrolet Equinox EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and Rivian R1S (EV); the Dacia Duster, Fangchengbao Bao 5, Ford Maverick, and Honda Accord (Hybrid); and the RAM 1500 Laramie, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ, Ford F-150 Lariat, Toyota Tundra, Jeep Wrangler, and Ford Bronco (ICE).

16:00

Return to The Henry Hotel by shuttle bus

AGENDA 2026

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