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Join Us August 14 - 15!

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EV Revolution

Electric vehicles are revolutionizing the automotive industry ...and they aren't just changing the cars that we drive. EVs are innovating how we drive, reinventing the roads we navigate and expanding our expectations on how to get from point A to point B. They are also driving economic growth, sparking opportunities for new suppliers and manufacturers specializing in batteries, charging stations and the latest electrification technologies. ...and if that wasn't enough of an impact, EVs are also paving new pathways for careers in automotive, as the demand for a skilled workforce continues to skyrocket and unique educational opportunities increase.

Are you EV ready? Buckle up, press start and get plugged in for a grand tour of all things EV at our second Drive Electric Alabama EV Summit!

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Agenda

**Agenda subject to change**
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
12:00 p.m. - Exhibitor Check-in / Registration Open
5:00 p.m. - Networking Reception
Featuring Music by: Tim Tucker
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
7:30 a.m. - Registration & Networking Breakfast
8:15 a.m. - Welcome & Introductions
Ron Davis
- President, Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association
Michael Staley - President, Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition
8:30 a.m. - Existing Industry Transition Challenges & Opportunities
Moderated by: Greg Canfield - Managing Director of Economic Development, Burr & Forman
Robert Burns
- Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
Hans Crouse
- Senior Manager, Production Chief Engineer, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
Jeff Smith - President & Chief Executive Officer, Everged
Harald Wilhelm - Vice President, Quality Products & Services, AIAG
9:15 a.m. - Overcoming Range Anxiety Through Infrastructure Growth
Moderated by: Blake Hardwich - Executive Director, Energy Institute of Alabama
Kenneth Boswell
- Director, ADECA
Drew Frye
- EV Energy Services & Programs Manager, Tennessee Valley Authority
Hasin Gandhakwala - Electric Transportation Manager, Alabama Power Company
Michael Staley - President, Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition
10:00 a.m. - Governor's Remarks
Governor Kay Ivey
10:15 a.m. - Networking & Exhibit Break
10:45 a.m. - Alabama Strategy for Battery Manufacturing & Economic Development
Moderated by: Mike Oatridge - Executive Director, Alabama Mobility & Power Center
Bakari Miller - Vice President, Business Development, Economic Development Partnership of Alabama
Hollie Pegg - Assistant Director, Business Development Division, Alabama Department of Commerce
Kevin Taylor - Deputy Director, AIDT
11:30 a.m. - Commercial Vehicle Transition to EV
Moderated by: Michael Staley - President, Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition
Justin Harrison - Distribution Grid Transformation & Planning Lead, Alabama Power Company
Tim Thornton - Vice President & General Manager, Autocar
Manny Torres
- Project Manager, Infrastructure Solutions, New Flyer
12:15 p.m. - Lunch & Networking
1:15 p.m. - Essential Skills & Training for the EV Workforce
Moderated by: Steve Sewell - Executive Vice President, Economic Development Partnership of Alabama
Jason Ball
- Manager, Advanced Quality Improvement, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama
Marcus Carson
- Director, Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center, Bevill State Community College
Ed Castile
- Executive Director, AIDT
Renu Dalal
- Talent Management, Alabama Mobility & Power Center
Jim Fugate - Energy Infrastructure Training Manager, Alabama Power Company
Renato Gross - Senior Executive Vice President, ADS-TEC Energy
Brandon Mills - Program Manager, Alabama Fire College
Mike Nicoll
- Senior Manager, Battery Production, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
2:00 p.m. - Networking & Exhibit Break
2:30 p.m. - Generational Opportunities for Alabama
Moderated by: Greg Barker - President, Economic Development Partnership of Alabama
Mayor Tommy Battle - City of Huntsville
Veronica Crock - Senior Project Manager, Alabama Department of Commerce
Mike Oatridge
- Executive Director, Alabama Mobility & Power Center
3:15 p.m. - Closing Comments
Ron Davis - President, Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association

Attend

Network & Connect!

Attendee Registration

AAMA Members - $125

Non-Members - $150

Exhibit

Join Our Exhibit Hall!

Exhibit Registration

10' x 10' Standard Booth - $1,000
*Two complimentary exhibitor attendees
*Pipe and drape
*One 6' table with tablecloth & two chairs

10' x 20' Double Booth - $1,750
*Four complimentary exhibitor attendees
*Pipe and drape
*Two 6' tables with tablecloths & four chairs

Sponsor

Make An Impact!

Sponsorships At-a-Glance

Presenting Sponsor
$10,000

Platinum Sponsor
$5,000

Gold Sponsor
$2,500

Networking Reception Sponsor
$5,000

For more sponsorship details, download our packages at the link below!

Venue

Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex

2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, Alabama 35203

East Exhibition Hall 3
Venue Map & Parking

Hotel Accommodations

We recommend the following nearby hotels.
**Our special rate booking link is now available below! Rate expires on Friday, August 2.**

The Westin Birmingham

2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203

The Sheraton Birmingham

2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203

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Questions?

For more information, please contact:

Donna Thompson
General Event Inquiries
donnathompson.aama@gmail.com

Lynsey Delane
Sponsor/Exhibitor/Registration Questions
lynsey.aama@gmail.com

 

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