Highlights from The Third Future of Electrification 2024 Conference

On February 7-8, 2024, we hosted the third installment of the virtual Future of Electrification conference, where over 1,600 industry leaders and professionals from around the globe connected to learn and discuss the journey toward an all-electric reality.

Stefan Hyttfors, a renowned futurist, set the tone for the conference with his keynote presentation, "Electrification as the Catalyst for a New Era." Stefan's insightful and inspiring talk provided a thought-provoking perspective on the potential impact of electrification on our industries and society.

Keynote Address by Stefan Hyttfors

We were thrilled to host speakers from leading organizations such as Volvo Construction, Bosch Rexroth, Assent, Inventus Power, Discover Energy Systems, Flux Power, Trojan Battery, Vainio AB, Ubiquicom, RISE AB, Vidde Mobility, SUNCAR AG, and more. Each speaker and panelist shared their unique visions and the challenges and successes they've had on their journey toward an all-electric world. We thank them for their invaluable contributions to the conference.

The event featured several enlightening talks and panel discussions, including some by our ZAPI GROUP companies, including BlueBotics, InMotion, Schabmueller and Delta-Q Technologies. 

A highlight was the panel discussion on how to accelerate the adoption of electrification, featuring ZAPI GROUP senior leadership: Sarah Mackinnon, Co-CEO of Delta-Q Technologies, Claes Avasjö, Executive Director of ZAPI GROUP, Paolo Patroncini, CEO of 4e Consulting and Gareth Jones, General Manager of Zapi UK, moderated by POWER magazine's Darrell Proctor.

Panel: How to Accelerate the Adoption of Electrification

Other notable sessions in the first day included Mourad Chergui from Delta-Q Technologies and Andreas Paul from Inventus Power who provided valuable and practical insights on battery/charger integration for off-highway vehicles; Robert Kang from BlueWhale Materials offered his expertise and insights into the pivotal role of lithium-ion battery recycling in shaping the future of electrification; and a presentation by Jerker Kijlle from Volvo Construction, entitled "The Journey Through Life Cycle Assessment: Carbon Footprint."

Jerker Kjille from Volvo Construction

Highlights from the second day included Josefina Sallén from RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and Kristine Lium from Vidde Mobility sharing valuable insights on the circular transformation of the industry. Stefan Schneider from SUNCAR AG presented a case study of their all-electric construction machine. The day rounded off with a panel discussion on the circular supply chain for electrification, featuring panelists from TE Connectivity, Stafl Systems, Inventus Power, and ZAPI GROUP.

While the conference has ended, our journey towards an all-electric world continues. We are already looking forward to next year's conference and the opportunity to continue these crucial conversations. Stay tuned for updates on the Future of Electrification 2025, and in the meantime, let's keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible in electrification.

The conference sessions will be available on-demand on ZAPI GROUP’s YouTube Channel by mid-March, for those who could not attend during the event.