Thermal Management Systems and Materials 2025

    Date: June 12, 2025

    Venue: Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel. 21111 Haggerty Rd., Novi, MI 48375 USA

    Format: In-Person

    Program Complete - Register to Attend

    Sponsored by:

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    ITB’s next automotive thermal conference showcases thermal solutions for electrified drive, battery, passenger cabin comfort and safety systems, plus conventional/hybrid powertrain technologies.  A major theme is innovations to reduce cost while improving thermal performance of electrified vehicles. In one day you will learn about development priorities, meet OEMs with engineering challenges, and suppliers with new technologies and engineering solutions. This annual conference promotes exchanging ideas and sets the stage for future meetings, and business collaborations.

    Key topics for the conference include:

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    Join the conference to connect with colleagues, hear key presentations, and discover key technologies and developments shaping the future of thermal management systems, components and materials. 

    In conjunction to this event, ITB is hosting its first Automotive Battery Pack Integration conference on June 11th (same venue). Opportunities to participate in both events are available and favorable pricing to attend both events is offered. 

    For inquiries about participation opportunities, please contact Mr. Bryan Eldredge, Program Director – Conferences, at beldredge@itbgroup.com or call +1 (248) 380-6310.

     

    CONFERENCE AGENDA - Day 1: Automotive Battery Pack Integration 2025 (June 11, 2025)

    8:30 a.m.
    Registration, Networking, and Refreshments

    9:15 a.m.
    Opening Remarks
    Sean Osborne, Vice President- The ITB Group
    BATTERY CHALLENGES

    9:40 a.m.
    Smart Design for Fast Charging: Battery Pack Safety Under High-Power, Cold-Climate Conditions
    Jacob Bookwalter, Application Sales Engineer -  Element Materials Technology

    10:10 a.m.
    Faster Charging, Extended Range, and Propagation Prevention through Advanced Thermal Management
    Bret A. Trimmer, Application Engineering Manager - NeoGraf Solutions

    10:40 a.m.

    		 Networking Break
    BATTERY THERMAL

    11:20 a.m.
    Innovative Flexible Cooler for enhanced Thermal Regulation of EV Battery Cells
    Maurizio Bagnasco, System Expert Manager and Luc Milanini, Director of R&D - Hutchinson

    11:50 a.m.
    Oscillating Heat Pipe Thermal Management for Battery Packages
    Dr. Corey Wilson, Director of Research and Development - ThermAvant Technologies

    12:20 p.m.
    Lunch

    1:20 p.m.
    Heat-Resistant Pouch Film and Tab Sealing Film for all Solid-State Batteries
    Satoshi Takenaka, Manager Next Generation Business Exploration Office - AGC
    KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

    1:50 p.m.
    Global Powertrain Transitions and Battery Development Priorities
    Darren Nowak, Director Research and Analysis - The ITB Group

    2:30 p.m.
    Networking Break
    BATTERY MATERIALS

    3:00 p.m.
    Enhancing Battery Recycling and Second-Life Batteries with AI-Driven Electrical Impedance Spectrometry (EIS)
    Clemens van Zeyl, Managing Director - Heimdalytics

    3:30 p.m.
    The Material Difference of Thermoplastics in Enabling Electric Mobility
    Dinesh Munjurulimana, Senior Manager - SABIC

    4:00 p.m.
    Closing Remarks

     

    CONFERENCE AGENDA - Day 2: Thermal Management Systems and Materials (June 12, 2025)

    8:30 a.m.
    Registration, Networking and Refreshments

    9:15 a.m.
    Opening Remarks and KENOTE:
    Global Light Vehicle OEM Thermal Management Development Priorities
    Sean Osborne, Vice President - The ITB Group
    THERMAL SYSTEMS

    10:00 a.m.
    EV Powertrain Thermal Management: Insights into Performance, Range and Efficiency
    Dr. Abdul Motin, Staff Engineer, Powertrain Product Development - Rivian Automotive

    10:30 a.m.
    Revolutionizing Thermal Management for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
    Chethan Tembad, Engineering Business Manager - Hutchinson

    11:00 a.m.
    Networking Break
    THERMAL MATERIALS

    11:40 a.m.
    Performance and Efficiency: Multi-Layer Tubing for Thermal Management in BEVs
    Dr. Christian Kochanek, Business Development Manager, Automotive and Mobility - Evonik

    12:10 p.m.
    New Hydrolysis Resistant PPA for Thermal Management
    Michael Pilarski, NA Business Development Manager, PPA - BASF

    12:40 p.m.
    Lunch

    1:40 p.m.
    Thermal Management System and Materials: High Temperature Cooling Lines
    Luis Fernando Flores Bustos, Account Manager Automotive - Arkema

    2:10 p.m.
    Sustainable PA66 for EV Thermal Management: Coolant-Resistant Solutions from Recycled Materials
    Ji-Hoon Kim, Principal Business Development Leader and Vahid Mortazavian, Senior Product Application Development Manager - Ascend Performance Materials

    2:30 p.m.
    Advancing Coolant Tube Solutions for Battery Electric Vehicles
    Murali Chandrasekhar Director of Engineering - Martinrea International

    2:50 p.m.
    Networking Break
    THERMAL COMPONENTS

    3:20 p.m.
    Thermal Management System Performance Optimization and Validation Testing using Compact Module-Based Integration
    Saima Alam, Thermal Management Engineer and Manoj Billa, Lead Thermal Management Engineer - Hutchinson

    3:50 p.m.
    Game-Changing Thermal Management Valve – Turning the Standards Upside-Down
    Christian Elz, Product Engineering Manager - EQYO (Saint-Gobain)

    4:20 p.m.
    Optimized Mechatronics Solutions for Air and Fluid Management to Address Electrification Challenges
    Augusto Millan, Sales & Application Manager - Moving Magnet Technology

    4:50 p.m.
    Closing Remarks

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    Sean Osborne
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    Sean Osborne

    Vice President - The ITB Group

    Mr. Osborne leads vehicle efficiency, thermal and fluid management initiatives at The ITB Group. He has been developing and implementing strategic visions as a executive in several organizations for 25 years. Over the past 35 years he has accumulated extensive experience in automotive development, including experience working in Europe and China as well as the United States. Areas of his automotive specialization are vehicle efficiency, thermal and fluid management, fuel systems, and communications networks. Mr. Osborne holds Master’s degrees in Engineering and Management from MIT and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from General Motors Institute.

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