Presenting the results of our World Cafés: The moderators summarize the key takeaways of their World Café Round Tables on the main stage and share the main findings with all attendees.
Vehicle Material Thermal Test Engineer, Autoneum Management AG
R&D Thermal Test Engineer at Autoneum, specialized in vehicle and material thermal characterization.
With over seven years of experience, leading testing campaigns, developing new thermal testing methods, and conducting Life Cycle Assessments to enhance sustainability in mobility solutions.
My expertise spans from thermal management, emissions analysis, and benchmarking to innovative vehicle technologies.
Accountable and passionate, bringing expertise in testing, data analysis, and sustainability to several innovation projects.
Director Product Line Thermal Management & HVAC, AVL List GmbH
Michael Bires is Director Product Line Thermal Management & HVAC at AVL, responsible for global business development, sales, and international operations in advanced thermal management solutions. He focuses on enabling OEMs to design and validate integrated systems for electrified mobility, using AI, simulation, and software-defined thermal management. Michael joined AVL in 2013 as Director of Sales and Marketing at AVL qpunkt GmbH and took on his current role in 2019. Earlier, he held senior management positions at WEISS Umwelttechnik GmbH and LEONI. With over 15 years of leadership experience, he combines commercial expertise with deep technical insight.
Innovation Manager, HENN Connector Group
Amin is innovation manager at HENN Group. He is responsible for the ideation, innovation, and creation of products, solutions, and services in the fields of thermal management and line systems. He has more than 12 years of experience in developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that go beyond fluid connections and piping. He's well known for an active contribution to the advancement of sustainable energy and mobility technologies.
Research and Development Director, Schrader Pacific
Gaëtan is an accomplished R&D Director with over 20 years of experience leading innovative research and engineering projects in the automotive and medical industries. Specialized in strategic product development, innovation, and intellectual property management, he oversees the entire process from design to production. At Schrader Pacific Advanced Valves, he has further expanded his expertise in vehicle thermal management and valve technologies, with a strong focus on new business development and cutting-edge innovations. Gaetan holds an engineering degree in electronic embedded systems from ECE Paris and HES-SO in Switzerland.
Autoneum is globally leading in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles. The Company develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight components and systems for interior floor and engine bay as well as the underbody. Customers include almost all automobile manufacturers in Europe, North & South America, Asia and Africa. Autoneum operates 67 production facilities and employs around 16 100 people worldwide. The Company with its headquarters in Winterthur, Switzerland, is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
AVL List GmbH, headquartered in Graz, Austria, is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation, and testing across the automotive, rail, marine, and energy sectors. With strong in-house research, AVL delivers concepts, technologies, and tools that support the sustainable and digital transformation of mobility. The company’s focus includes electrification, software, AI, and automation, covering the full process from concept to series production. Its portfolio spans traditional, hybrid, battery, and fuel cell systems, supported by advanced simulation, virtualization, and testing solutions. With 12,200 employees worldwide, AVL generated €2.03 billion in revenue in 2024.
HENN is a leading solution provider specializing in advanced connection systems for fluid, air, and gas management, offering a wide range of applications across various industries. The company plays a crucial role as an intermediary, bridging the gap between suppliers of system components and end customers. Our expertise lies in developing reliable, high-performance solutions tailored to the specific needs of each application. The automotive industry has trusted HENN for decades, building an excellent reputation based on outstanding connector solutions. This expertise positions HENN as a leader and pioneer in connector solutions specifically optimized for thermal management in new energy vehicles.
Founded in 1898 in Haut-Doubs, France, Schrader Pacific Advanced Valves is a global leader in fluid control devices and highly engineered valves. With over a century of expertise in microtechnology, fluid dynamics, mechanics, and mechatronics, we develop innovative solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and comfort across the automotive, industrial, and aeronautics sectors. Specializing in advanced thermal management systems, Schrader Pacific offers a comprehensive range of valves for coolant and refrigerant circuits in electric vehicles and fluid control devices for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Renowned for our culture of innovation, we produce over 200 million parts annually—including wheel valves, injection valves, and pressure regulators—delivered to 80 countries. Schrader Pacific is committed to crafting solutions for the challenges of tomorrow's mobility.
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