The MAX: Michigan-Australia Exchange on Future Mobility is a partnership between the State of Michigan and the Australian Government that came into being with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in October 2018 in Melbourne.
Join ITS Australia and The University of Melbourne for a conversation with Michigan.
Date:
US: Wednesday 14 April, 7.00 – 8.30 pm EDT
AU: Thursday 15 April, 9.00 – 10.30 am AEST
Separate registration is required – click here to register for the webinar
Live and International.
With roots in the automotive sector shifting to new mobility and tech solutions there are abundant opportunities for Australian innovators to explore in Michigan – the more than 200 automotive related research and development centres in SE Michigan sets them apart. Businesses are choosing Michigan for its diverse and abundant workforce, business-friendly environment, low cost of living and global supply chain assets. It has a culture of innovation and a lifestyle that’s unlike any other in the United States.
This session will provide insight to some hot topics in Michigan mobility and explore Australian experiences of doing business in Michigan. A culture of innovation across Australia and Michigan businesses provides a strong foundation for collaboration. Tune in for insights on how to unlock mobility opportunities in Michigan. Read more . . .
Panellists
David Bushby
Australian Consul-General in Chicago / Australian Federal Government
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II
Lieutenant Governor of Michigan / State of Michigan USA
Carla Bailo
President and CEO / Center for Automotive Research
Chris Knepler
Investment Commissioner / Australian Trade and Investment Commission
Trevor Pawl
Chief Mobility Officer / State of Michigan USA
Dr Michael Shulman
Technical Expert for Connected Vehicles / Ford Motor Company Research and Advanced Engineering
Clinton Williams
Executive Group Manager / Toyota Motor North America R&D, Michigan
Dr Hanna Grzybowska
Senior Research Scientist / DATA61 | CSIRO
Dean Zabrieszach
CEO/Director / HMI Technologies and President ITS Australia
Paul Gray
Chief Executive Officer / Cohda Wireless
Dr Mike Lenné
Chief of Human Factors & Safety / Seeing Machines
Moderated by:
Dr Peter F. Sweatman
Enterprise Professor in Transport Technologies / The University of Melbourne
Hosted by:
ITS Australia
The University of Melbourne