Dr. Martin Brüll Head Electric Machines at Schaeffler. In his doctoral thesis at the University of Cologne in the field of radio astrophysics, he dealt with the molecular spectroscopy of star formation regions in our Milky Way. He joined Siemens VDO in 2004, which became Vitesco Technologies in 2019. He has been working on the electrification of the powertrain since 2008. In advanced development, he and his team foster and develop innovations for future electric drives. He enjoys working with creative and interdisciplinary people. His drive is sustainable and clean mobility, if possible, soon.

Dr. Martin Brüll Head Electric Machines at Schaeffler. In his doctoral thesis at the University of Cologne in the field of radio astrophysics, he dealt with the molecular spectroscopy of star formation regions in our Milky Way. He joined Siemens VDO in 2004, which became Vitesco Technologies in 2019. He has been working on the electrification of the powertrain since 2008. In advanced development, he and his team foster and develop innovations for future electric drives. He enjoys working with creative and interdisciplinary people. His drive is sustainable and clean mobility, if possible, soon.

Diego García Carvajal is the Manager for electric vehicles at the International Copper Association Europe (ICA Europe), where he leads initiatives to monitor and defend the usage of copper in electromobility, particularly in traction motors. With over 14 years in the copper industry and a background on electromechanical engineering and business administration, he bridges technical and strategic perspectives across the automotive supply chain and the copper sector. Diego actively maintains a network of experts at automotive OEMs, suppliers, academia and copper experts to provide quality information on any copper aspect and offer solutions to the challenges of this rapid evolving technology.

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As a father of two young adults, to contribute to leave a better world for those around me and the new generations is what drives me. On this regard, I’m truly convinced that electromobility is a better and more sustainable technology to realize the freedom of movement for more people and fulfil transport requirements of companies across the globe.
As a copper expert, I enjoy to explain others and bring into reality the role of copper and all its possibilities to fulfil people and companies needs.

I began my career in 2004 as a control simulation engineer with GIAT Industry (now Nexter) and PSA Peugeot Citroën. From 2005 to 2006, while still with PSA, I worked on an innovative project focused on supervisory control design for AMT gearboxes. In 2007, I transitioned to production powertrain software development, covering diesel, petrol, HEV, and Stop&Start systems, coinciding with the company's rollout of the Autosar standard.
Between 2011 and 2015, I was with Valeo Engine Management System, where I designed the torque path for the in-house engine software platform. In 2015, I moved to the UK to join JLR's VCU software team, delivering PHEV, BEV, and MEHV projects. In 2018, I joined Dyson as the VCU software control design lead for their BEV project. In 2020, I joined CRRC to work on OBC development. Finally, at the end of 2021, I joined Changan UK, where I currently lead the Software Platform & Integration Team.

I began my career in 2004 as a control simulation engineer with GIAT Industry (now Nexter) and PSA Peugeot Citroën. From 2005 to 2006, while still with PSA, I worked on an innovative project focused on supervisory control design for AMT gearboxes. In 2007, I transitioned to production powertrain software development, covering diesel, petrol, HEV, and Stop&Start systems, coinciding with the company's rollout of the Autosar standard.
Between 2011 and 2015, I was with Valeo Engine Management System, where I designed the torque path for the in-house engine software platform. In 2015, I moved to the UK to join JLR's VCU software team, delivering PHEV, BEV, and MEHV projects. In 2018, I joined Dyson as the VCU software control design lead for their BEV project. In 2020, I joined CRRC to work on OBC development. Finally, at the end of 2021, I joined Changan UK, where I currently lead the Software Platform & Integration Team.

Max is a mobility strategist with a passion for innovative, game-changing technologies. He is the CEO of Strato7, a consulting company under fka GmbH, where he works closely with the Innovation Hub Aachen and international partners on strategic transformation in mobility and automotive technology. Previously, Max served as Managing Partner Consulting at fka GmbH and has held executive roles at ElectricBrands AG and EDGE. He also serves on the advisory board of Nedelcu & Company. With over a decade of cross-functional leadership experience in automotive innovation, Max brings a strong background in international networking, science-to-industry transfer, and global project management. He is committed to shaping sustainable and forward-looking mobility solutions through collaboration, creativity, and strategic insight.