NAIPC

Chicago, IL | September 25-27, 2024

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Igniting Innovation and Driving Progress

The North American International Propulsion Conference (NAIPC) stands out as the premier annual gathering in the propulsion and powertrain industry, exclusively tailored for top-tier executives. NAIPC is organized by industry leaders, bringing together a distinguished audience of individuals at the director level or higher, creating an environment conducive to high-level discussions.

For two decades, NAIPC has been orchestrated by industry leaders who stand at the forefront of the sector's challenges.

The 2024 event is chaired by Micky Bly, Senior Vice President - Head of Global Propulsion Systems, Stellantis, and the theme is “Building Resilient Propulsion Strategies Amidst Market Complexity".

The Chatham House Rule is followed to promote the open exchange of dialogue. Speakers cannot be quoted by attendees, and any information discussed after the event cannot be credited to the speaker.

Event Guide

Event Venue

The Palmer House Hilton

17 E Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603

What to Expect

This conference serves as a platform for fostering critical and transparent conversations that shape the strategic direction of companies preparing for the evolving landscape of the international propulsion sector. Through engaging keynotes and interactive sessions, participants will immerse themselves into diverse topics, including customer perspectives, market forces influencing the propulsion sector, and emerging technology options.

In addition to this enriching content, NAPIC offers a unique opportunity for executive-to- executive networking, providing attendees with valuable connections and insights. Join us at NAIPC to stay at the forefront of industry trends and contribute to the discussions shaping the future of propulsion and powertrain.

The program, which is organized by high level propulsion and powertrain executives who are deeply immersed in the ever-evolving automotive industry, is comprised of high-level keynote presentations, industry expert panels, a supplier panel, and an OEM panel.

Meet the Keynote

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Jason Schenker

Chairman of The Futurist Institute
President of Prestige Economics


Presentation:

Economic and Technology Trends Driving the Future of Propulsion

Join the futurist, bestselling author, and top-ranked economist Jason Schenker for a high-energy discussion of the most important trends that will shape the future of the propulsion industry in the years ahead. This keynote will focus on critical dynamics in the economy, including the health of the consumer, inflation, and the labor market. The talk will include a discussion of EV production dynamics impacting the U.S. market, including regulations, mandates, and low-cost foreign producers. There will also be an evaluation of global supply chain threats, tariffs, and materials limitations stemming from Cold War Two geopolitical risks.


Biography:

Jason Schenker is a futurist, economist, and author who prepares leaders for the future.

Jason has given over 1,000 keynote speeches on economic, financial market, and technology topics, including commodities, supply chain, futurist innovation, artificial intelligence and AI, quantum computing, energy and sustainability, geopolitics, demographics, U.S. politics from a nonpartisan viewpoint, and other topics.

Jason earned a bachelor’s in History and in German from the University of Virginia. He holds master’s degree in Applied Economics, Negotiation, and German. He is currently an Adjunct Fellow of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and a Non-Resident Fellow of the U.S. Joint Special Operations University at USSOCOM.

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