On February 6, 2025 EV supply chain stakeholders will gather in Toronto to discuss challenges facing the industry — from Trump tariffs to Canadian innovation driving the sector forward

Just weeks after President-elect Donald Trump takes office, Electric Autonomy is convening its third annual EV Innovation & Technology Conference in Toronto on February 6, 2025.

The first topic of discussion will be the future of North America’s EV supply chain and advanced automotive manufacturing in light of this significant political shift.

This is just one of many panels, presentations and fireside discussions to take place as the Canadian industry contemplates its future in the face of global headwinds.

Called “one of the most important conferences throughout the year… a must-attend,” by Ontario’s minister of economic development, Vic Fedeli (who will be speaking at the event this year), the EV Innovation & Technology Conference is done in partnership with NGen.

NGen is an industry-led, non-profit organization at the helm of Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for Advanced Manufacturing. NGen champions a vision of using digital transformation in advanced manufacturing to generate national economic growth.

What to expect

Our preliminary speaker line-up is now available, with a focus on navigating the road ahead, with topics ranging from innovation to AI and market volatility.

Join us for these critical conversations, including an opening panel with Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, along with his American counterpart, Colin Shaw of MEMA, the U.S. vehicle suppliers association, and Francisco González Díaz, Executive President of the Industria Nacional de Autopartes, A.C. from Mexico to discuss the future of auto manufacturing on the continent during the next Trump presidency.

As well, attendees will hear from:

• Désirée Tremblay, Manager Innovation and Finance Strategy, Dana Canada;
• Bradley Harker, Principal Commercial Officer at the US Consulate General Toronto;
• Ibrahim Yimer, Vice President, Transportation & Manufacturing Division, National Research Council;
• Simon Thibault, EV Critical Materials Leader, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, General Motors;
• Linda Nazar, Canada Research Chair in Solid State Energy Materials;
• Sheri Williams, Managing Director of Industry X at Accenture; and many more.

Tickets to the event are on sale now for $359 (plus tax) — a $50 discount off the regular ticket price of $409 — when you use the code EARLYBIRD50 at checkout before January 10, 2025.

Your registration includes breakfast, lunch, networking breaks and a cocktail reception.

The conference takes place at York University’s Second Student Center, a sustainable, inclusive building and conference facility on campus. 

Tickets may be purchased here. For more information on the 2025 EV Innovation and Technology, please visit the website.