SPEAKERS
NEW GENERATION BATTERIES
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André MendesCEO ISQCTAG Degree in Automotive Mechanics (Acoustics and Vibration), a degree in Marketing and Business Communication, a Master’s degree in Management and Business and a postgraduate qualification in Quality Management. With 20 years’ experience in the automotive sector, he has extensive technical knowledge in the areas of component testing and validation, particularly for electric mobility, quality, innovation and business development. |
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Damián GonzálezHead of Advanced Signal Tecnology Innovation Division CTAG Processing Area CTAG Responsible for the technical definition and development of new infrastructures for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) testing over the last 20 years at CTAG. With experience in R&D project management, he has led projects on vehicle comfort, EOL quality and battery testing, applying signal processing and pattern recognition techniques. |
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José GonçalvesDiretor Dep. de Mat. Int. CeNTI With a degree in Physics and Materials Science, he has extensive experience in projects in the areas of intelligent and advanced materials, processing and characterisation of materials for applications related to energy generation. He has led several projects and initiatives centred on innovative materials and their applications in different industries, including the automotive, health and energy sectors. |
RECYCLING AND THE 2ND LIFE OF BATTERIES
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André MendesCEO ISQCTAG Degree in Automotive Mechanics (Acoustics and Vibration), a degree in Marketing and Business Communication, a Master’s degree in Management and Business and a postgraduate qualification in Quality Management. With 20 years’ experience in the automotive sector, he has extensive technical knowledge in the areas of component testing and validation, particularly for electric mobility, quality, innovation and business development. |
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João GomesCEO b.again With a degree in Physics and a Master’s in Materials Engineering, he has extensive experience as a researcher in smart materials and printed and organic electronics. Currently, his area of expertise is related to second life systems for batteries, recycling and valorisation of waste batteries. |
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Modesto MoraisDirector IEP More than 20 years experience in innovation projects in the areas of renewable energies and telecommunications. More recently, IEP has positioned itself for the development of normative and testing procedures for the certification of lithium/sodium battery cells and modules, as well as the characterisation and calibration of sensing elements. |
PROCESSES – INDUSTRIALIZATION WITH PRECISION AND AI
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André MendesCEO ISQCTAG Degree in Automotive Mechanics (Acoustics and Vibration), a degree in Marketing and Business Communication, a Master’s degree in Management and Business and a postgraduate qualification in Quality Management. With 20 years’ experience in the automotive sector, he has extensive technical knowledge in the areas of component testing and validation, particularly for electric mobility, quality, innovation and business development. |
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Paulo CarmoCEO MCM Systems Specialising in industrial automation and test systems, MCM Systems has developed innovative solutions in the areas of artificial vision and the integration of open technologies. With 25 years of existence, MCM has expanded its presence into sectors such as agro-industry, automotive and electronics, consolidating itself as a benchmark in innovation and quality. |
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Sergio GomezSales Manager Artisteril With extensive experience in the industrial automation sector, has led business planning, engineering, automation and strategy projects, with strong ties to the automotive industry. Holds an Executive MBA from EADA Business School and stands out for his strategic vision and focus on commercial development and industrial innovation. |
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Mario BelchiorManager Manufacturing Engineering ZF Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, has over 30 years’ experience in systems engineering and industrial automation. Involved in the development and integration of advanced technologies to optimize processes and improve efficiency in industrial environments. |
ISQCTAG TESTING LABORATORY
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Elena LópezResponsible for ISQCTAG Test Laboratory Chemistry graduate. Over 20 years’ experience in the automotive sector, specialising in component testing and validation. Extensive experience in regulations, technical test specifications and research into new materials. |
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Pedro RebeloBusiness Development ISQCTAG Degree in Engineering Physics. Has over 20 years commercial experience as Key Account Manager and Business Development Manager for Industry, Universities and Research Centres. |
ABUSE TESTS IN EXTREME CONDITIONS
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Oliver GrimmSales Engineer Weiss Technik Specialist in sale of environmental simulation solutions and test systems for various industrial sectors. Over the last 15 years, he has played a key role in the expansion of Weiss Technik’s operations in Europe, offering fundamental equipment solutions for abuse tests on batteries, electronics and automotive components, which make it possible to assess the resistance and safety of products. |
HYDROGEN IN MOBILITY
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André MendesCEO ISQCTAG Degree in Automotive Mechanics (Acoustics and Vibration), a degree in Marketing and Business Communication, a Master’s degree in Management and Business and a postgraduate qualification in Quality Management. With 20 years’ experience in the automotive sector, he has extensive technical knowledge in the areas of component testing and validation, particularly for electric mobility, quality, innovation and business development. |
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Ricardo RatoExecutive Director HyLab – CoLAB A specialist dedicated to accelerating the energy transition through green hydrogen, with extensive experience in technological innovation and sustainability projects. At HyLab, he currently leads initiatives that cover the entire hydrogen value chain, from production to end use, promoting competitive and sustainable solutions for decarbonising the economy. |
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Jose Luis SalgueiroTecnology Innovation Division CTAG Researcher and PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of Vigo, specialising in environmental biotechnology and renewable energies. He has been involved in developing innovative solutions for the energy transition, including approaches linked to green hydrogen and the circular economy. |
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João FerrazRenewable Projects Developer Dourogás Degree in Mechanical Engineering, he has a career in research and project development in emerging technologies related to resource efficiency. Currently involved in developing and promoting projects in Dourogás Renováveis’ business areas: Green Hydrogen, Biomethane and e-fuels. |
NEW TECHNOLOGIES WITH CO2
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Oliver GrimmSales Engineer Weiss Technik Specialist in sale of environmental simulation solutions and test systems for various industrial sectors. Over the last 15 years, he has played a key role in the expansion of Weiss Technik’s operations in Europe, offering fundamental equipment solutions for abuse tests on batteries, electronics and automotive components, which make it possible to assess the resistance and safety of products. |
RACING – TECHNOLOGIES FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE
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André MendesCEO ISQCTAG Degree in Automotive Mechanics (Acoustics and Vibration), a degree in Marketing and Business Communication, a Master’s degree in Management and Business and a postgraduate qualification in Quality Management. With 20 years’ experience in the automotive sector, he has extensive technical knowledge in the areas of component testing and validation, particularly for electric mobility, quality, innovation and business development. |
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Diogo PintoMonção Motorsport Driver Karting driver from Monção. |
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Rubén RodriguezPowertrain Systems Engineer CTAG A specialist in vehicle testing with an emphasis on performance optimisation and dynamic analysis, he has led several electrified and hybrid propulsion system projects. He also has experience in data analysis, diagnostics, calibration and simulation, and integrates racing as a driver and engineer (dynamic setup management, race strategy, engine and subsystem calibration). |
INNOVATION AND THE CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE
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Rita MendesR&D+I Project Management ISQCTAG Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management and Master’s in Management. Experience in managing and planning co-funded R&D projects, preparing strategic and financial analyses, and supporting the submission of applications for innovation projects. |
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Raquel LaranjeiraEspecialista em Inovação With 20 years’ experience at Yazaki Portugal, has been involved in the management of various R&D projects, team management and laboratories (ISO 17025 and IATF 16949 accredited). With extensive knowledge in the area of innovation and digital transformation, she has promoted collaboration between universities, technology centres and the automotive industry. |
ELECTRIC MOBILITY – CHALLENGES FOR VEHICLES AND NETWORKS
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Pedro SaloméINL Research Group Leader Leads the Nanofabrication, Optoelectronics and Energy Applications (NOA) group at INL, with a team of more than 30 researchers. A specialist in nanotechnology applied to energy and optoelectronics, he is also a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Aveiro and a member of the Portuguese Materials Society. He is a reference in the photovoltaic area and in innovation in the battery sector. |
ELECTRIC MOBILITY AND BATTERY TESTING
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Manoj Kumar BalthaProject Engineer Weiss Technik A specialist in process optimisation and product management, he has experience in market research into battery technologies, including second-life batteries and trends in gigafactories and automobiles. He is involved in analysing the EV battery market and developing business cases for battery test chamber projects. |
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