ADVISORY BOARD
ADE BADIRU
Steering Technical Expert
General Motors
JAMES BURGHARDT
Vice President Engineering, Chief Engineer
Robert Bosch Automotive Steering LLC
JÖRG EIGENMANN
Global Head of Engineering Business Unit Steering
Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge
JOSHUA DAWSON
Principal Engineer Steering Axels and Suspensions, Steering System Function Owner
Volvo Group Trucks Technology
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
NYLACAST AUTOMOTIVE
Nylacast Automotive is a world-leading designer and volume producer of high-precision polymer assemblies and components. Employing passionate and diverse teams around the world, we are committed to meeting the needs of the highly dynamic and technically challenging Automotive marketplace. Operating from strategically located sites, Nylacast Automotive manufacture and supply safety-critical products that go into hundreds of vehicle platforms across multiple vehicle brands world-wide. Nylacast Automotive manufacture and supply safety-critical components for:
Electronic Power Steering
Electric Braking Systems
Transmissions
Turbocharging applications
Our unique Research and Development capability provides full engineering solutions from initial concepts and raw chemistry, through to final assemblies and components. This comprises materials development, application engineering, product testing and validation that creates real value for our customers and launches many exciting new pro- ducts every year.
EJOT ATF
EJOT ATF is a family-owned business that specializes in engineered fasteners, cold formed specials, formed & stamped components, and assemblies for the automotive industry. EJOT ATF is the market leader in steering fasteners over the last 25 years. We are known throughout the industry for our engineering expertise. It’s the origin of our products and solutions and what sustains our reputation for quality and precision.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS & GUESTS
ROGER LAHOUD
Technical Center Director, Conference Chairman
JTEKT
DR. ROBERT FUCHS
Executive Professional and Head of Department
JTEKT
GHISLAIN PONCET
Software Design Group Manager
JTEKT
DANIEL MORELAND
Sr Project Engineer – Vehicle Performance
Paccar Technical Center
STEPHAN KREUTZ
Global Head of Steering Systems Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Lead Engineer for Steering Systems
Volkswagen AG
GÖRAN BUTSZIES
Head of Requirements & Project Management by-Wire
Volkswagen AG
ADE BADIRU
Steering Technical Expert
General Motors
FABIAN LISCHKE
L4 Steering Program Expert
Robert Bosch
JULIEN DRACON
Manager of Commercial Steering
Robert Bosch
DR. MATTHIJS KLOMP
Unit Architect – Vehicle Platform
Volvo Cars
PETER HEIMBROCK
Global Head of Technical Sales
Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH
ASAL NAHIDI
Functional System Architect – Steering Systems Control
General Motors
DR. TOM HARDY
Senior Applications Engineer
Nylacast Automotive
PASCAL TUSZWESKI
Project Manager for central gear components in EPS
thyssenkrupp Presta AG
MIKE DAWSON
Senior Manager, Steering Applications Engineering
ZF Group
AMANDEEP BHULLAR
Global Director – Semiconductor Engineering Digital Product Platform
Jaguar Land Rover
JOE GOBERNATZ
Executive Vice President – Sales and Engineering
EOJT ATF
Senior Manager, Steering Applications Engineering
ZF Group
MAIN TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED
EVENT MODULES FOR A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
PANEL DISCUSSION
Benefit from deeper insights by attending panel discussions. Share your ideas and thoughts with peers and receive feedback from dedicated industry experts in this interactive session.
EVENING NETWORKING RECEPTION
Enjoy an informal evening get-together with speakers and peers to discuss the outcome of the first conference day and expand your network in a relaxed environment.