Keynotes

Meet our keynote lineup below and mark your calendars to attend!

Keynote 1: Simulation Advancements for Electric Machine Technology and Applications

Mark Solveson – Product Manager, Ansys

  • May 19, 2025 | 8:10AM-8:55AM | Wisteria Ballroom

Keynote 2: The role of variable speed drives (VSD) in artificial lift applications within O&G industry

Mohammed Arefeen – Global Product Manager – Automation , Weatherford International

  • MAY 19, 2025 | 8:55AM-9:40AM | Wisteria Ballroom

Keynote 3: Next Generation Electric Traction Drives for Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles

Burak Ozpineci – Section Head and Corporate Fellow, ORNL Oak Ridge National Lab

  • May 20, 2025 | 8:00AM-8:45AM | Wisteria Ballroom

Keynote 4: Powering Forward Automotive Electrification

Dr. Sanjeev Naik – Director, Energy & Propulsion Systems Research, GM

  • May 20, 2025 | 8:45AM-9:30AM | Wisteria Ballroom

Important Dates

May 19, 2025
Plenary Session 1
Wisteria Ballroom


May 20, 2025
Plenary Session 2
Wisteria Ballroom


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Mark Solveson
Mohammed Arefeen
Burak Ozpineci
Dr. Sanjeev Naik