April 21-22, 2026
From Hype
to Reality
This year's virtual conference explores how electrification has moved beyond early adoption into a phase of real-world impact.
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This year's virtual conference explores how electrification has moved beyond early adoption into a phase of real-world impact.
REGISTER NOW →
The Future of Electrification conference brings together engineers, product developers, and technical leaders driving innovation in industrial and commercial vehicle electrification—including construction, agriculture, material handling, and heavy-duty fleets.
Michelle Dickinson PhD. is a nanotechnologist, entrepreneur, and Chief Strategy Officer at Workr, where she leads commercialization of AI-powered industrial robots for manufacturers. With two decades of experience spanning university research, global tech companies, and building businesses at the edge of emerging technology, she specializes in translating innovation into practical applications.
Michelle is a globally recognized keynote speaker known for making complex technology accessible without oversimplifying. Her work sits at the intersection of deep technical knowledge and human-centered thinking, with a focus on how technologies converge to reshape industries.
Javier Miguélez is a Spanish industrial engineer and an international expert in mobile robotics, with over 10 years of experience in industrial automation and logistics. He has worked on hundreds of AGV and AMR projects across more than 15 countries, gaining deep expertise in mobile robotics applications and markets. After holding senior business development roles in the sector, he co-founded Moving Robots, a vendor-agnostic mobile robotics consultancy, where he currently works as an independent consultant, helping industrial companies define effective automation strategies and supporting robotics providers in their market growth. He is also a regular speaker at industry events and serves as President of the Spanish Mobile Robotics Association (ARME).Giorgio Rizzoni, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Electromechanical Systems, is a Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) and Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) at The Ohio State University. He has served in his current role as Director of Ohio State’s Center for Automotive Research since 1999.
