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Special Events THURSDAY

ConferenCe-Wide Plenary
wednesday, november 16
8:30aM–10:00aM(breakfast served from 8:00aM–8:30aM)
north Ballroom Cd, Phoenix Convention Center
Speaker: Jim Holland, Vice President, Vehicle Component and System Engineering, Ford Motor Company
title: Facing the Mobility Challenge

Abstract: There are four important megatrends that are driving Ford’s thinking around mobility: Urbanization, Rapid growth of the global middle
class, Air quality and Changing consumer attitudes. Given the level of disruptive change that we’re all facing, it is clear that business as usual will
not deliver automotive leadership in tomorrow’s world. Non-traditional entrants are already approaching aspects of the auto industry with a
mindset similar to that prevalent in Silicon Valley. In this keynote speech, Jim Holland, Ford’s vice president, Vehicle Components and Systems
Engineering, will share how Ford is deploying an innovative mindset in every part of its business to be successful, focusing on connectivity,
vehicle electrification, autonomous vehicles and the user experience.

Biography: Jim holland is Ford Motor Company’s vice president, Vehicle Component and Systems Engineering. In this role,
Holland is responsible for vehicle component and system engineering for Ford and Lincoln vehicles globally. His role is central
to the company’s commitment to developing vehicles with top quality, fuel efficiency, safety, smart technology, and value.
During his 32 years with Ford, Holland has served as engineering director, Ford Asia Pacific ; car and truck vehicle line
director, Ford Asia Pacific; chief engineer for the Ford Explorer vehicle program; chief engineer for Global Hybrid Vehicle
Strategy; and chief program engineer for the Range Rover vehicle line within Land Rover, previously part of Ford Motor Company.

Holland holds a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Lawrence Technology University and a masters of business administration
from the University of Detroit.

He is also a Board of Trustee for the University of Detroit-Mercy, and a Board member for the Michigan Science Center.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17

ConferenCe-Wide Plenary
thursday, november 17
12:00PM–1:00PM
north Ballroom Cd, Phoenix Convention Center
Speaker: Ilan Gur, Founding Director, Cyclotron Road

Biography: Ilan gur is Founding Director of Cyclotron Road, a new public-private innovation platform for breakthrough energy
technologies. Cyclotron Road recruits top technology innovators, allows them to leverage cutting edge facilities at Lawrence
Berkeley National Lab, and surrounds them with an unparalleled network of experts, commercial partners, and financiers. The
goal: support critical technology development while identifying the most suitable business models, partners, and financing
mechanisms for long-term impact. Prior to founding Cyclotron Road, Ilan served as Program Director at the Advanced
Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), where he managed a ~$50 million portfolio of advanced R&D projects in the areas of energy storage,
solar energy, and advanced materials. He was also senior advisor and cofounder of ARPA-E's Technology-to-Market program, aimed at maximiz-
ing the commercial and societal impact of the agency's breakthrough R&D portfolio. Prior to ARPA-E, Ilan launched two venture-backed clean
energy startups based on advanced materials and novel manufacturing approaches. He holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science
and Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.
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