Join Us August 14 - 15!
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!
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.**
2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203
2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203
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
