Energy Summit 2024

Wednesday, November 6 | 8:00am - 4:00pm

Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB)
at Michigan State University
640 S. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI 48824

Discover the Future of Energy Innovation...

Join us at the MSU Research Foundation Energy Summit, a one-day event bringing together MSU researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore solutions for today’s energy challenges. The summit will focus on the intersection of energy and mobility, with discussions on infrastructure, transportation, and technology advancements across land, air, and water.

Key topics will include reducing reliance on foreign energy, adopting new technologies, building partnerships, and driving economic growth in Michigan’s energy sector.

Who Should Attend:

Industry stakeholders, university researchers, startup founders, energy policymakers, and students passionate about shaping the future of energy.

Agenda

  • Start your day by connecting with industry leaders and energy innovation enthusiasts over breakfast.

  • David Washburn, MSU Research Foundation
    Satish Udpa, MSU Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • As global air travel continues to grow, reducing aviation’s carbon footprint is more urgent than ever. This presentation will highlight significant progress in sustainable aviation technologies, including fuels, electric and hybrid propulsion, thermal management, and advanced manufacturing. We’ll also explore how collaborations with leading manufacturers are helping to reduce the environmental impact of aviation for future generations.

    KEYNOTE SPEAKER

    Kelly Williams, Eaton Aerospace

  • MODERATOR:

    Judd Herzer, MSU Mobility

    PANELISTS:

    Chengcheng Fang, MSU College of Engineering
    Shafiq Bari, Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)
    Jeff Myrom, Consumers Energy
    Jim Hotary, Lilypad Labs

  • PRESENTER:

    Dr. Mahmoodul Haq, MSU Composite Vehicle Research Center (CVRC)

  • PARTICIPANTS:

    Cemre Kavvasoglu, ADASTEC
    Peter Savolainen, MSU College of Engineering

  • Keep the conversation going, share insights, and connect with fellow attendees over lunch. It's a great chance to build relationships and discuss the morning’s key takeaways in a relaxed setting.

  • KEYNOTE SPEAKER

    Rob Threlkeld, General Motors

  • MODERATOR

    Annick Anctil, MSU Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)

    PANELISTS

    Tom Guarr, Jolt Energy Storage Technologies
    Kwafo L. Adarkwa, ITC Holdings Corp.
    Sherri Jett, MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities
    Justin Carpenter, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (EIBC)

  • PARTICIPANTS:

    James Klausner, RedoxBlox
    Wolfgang Bauer, MSU

  • Unwind and connect with other attendees after a full day at the Energy Summit. Enjoy some light refreshments, engaging conversations, and a live performance from MSU College of Music.

Speakers & Panelists

  • Kwafo Adarkwa

    ITC Holdings Corp.

  • Annick Anctil

    MSU Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)

  • Shafiq Bari

    Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)

  • Wolfgang Bauer*

    MSU Department of Physics and Astronomy

  • Justin Carpenter

    Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (EIBC)

  • Chengcheng Fang

    MSU College of Engineering

  • Tom Guarr

    Jolt Energy Storage Technologies

  • Mahmoodul Haq*

    MSU Composite Vehicle Research Center (CVRC)

  • Judd Herzer

    MSU Mobility

  • Jim Hotary

    Lilypad Labs

  • Sherri Jett

    MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities

  • Cemre Kavvasoglu

    ADASTEC

  • James Klausner

    RedoxBlox

  • Jeff Myrom

    Consumers Energy

  • Peter Savolainen

    MSU College of Engineering

  • Rob Threlkeld

    General Motors

  • Satish Udpa

    MSU Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • Kelly Williams

    Eaton Aerospace

*Energy Summit Advising Team Members

What participants say about our summits…

  • "It exceeded my expectations. We networked, hired a new team member, and began collaborations with MSU professors."

    Ilan S Rubinfeld, MD
    Chief Analytics Cfficer, Henry Ford Health; Chief Medical Officer, Henry Ford Innovations

  • "The summit connects companies with researchers and helped identify community partners for undergraduate capstone projects, fostering innovation."

    Dirk J. L. Colbry
    Senior Specialist in Curriculum Development, MSU College of Engineering

  • "There’s a real need for technologies and talent to break down data silos. The summit brought together leaders, experts, and young talent to tackle challenges collaboratively."

    Mohammad Ghassemi
    Assistant Professor, MSU College of Engineering; Founder of Ghamut

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