National Academy of Engineering

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The National Academy of Engineering Regional Event at Georgia Tech will convene leading experts from industry, academia, and national laboratories to explore critical advancements in clean energy manufacturing.

Discussions will include:

next-generation batteries and electric vehicles
industrial decarbonization
transformative role of AI in manufacturing.

As the Southeast emerges as a key hub for clean energy technology deployment and manufacturing, attendees will gain valuable insights into the region's growth, foster collaboration, and engage with stakeholders shaping the future of sustainable industries.

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Renaissance Atlanta - Midtown

866 W. Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 30308

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Georgia Tech Hotel

800 Spring St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30308

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Crown Plaza Atlanta - Midtown

590 West Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30308

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Schedule

April 1, 2025 – Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
4:00 PM	NAE Members Business Session – Conference Eight
6:00 PM	Reception – Salons 4-6 Foyer
6:30 PM	Dinner – Salons 4-6 Welcome and introduction of speaker – Dr. Steve McLaughlin, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Speaker: Dr. William Bonvillian, Lecturer, Senior Advisor for Initiative on New Manufacturing, MIT Fireside Chat: Dr. William Bonvillian Dr. Tim Lieuwen, Executive Vice President for Research Georgia Tech Dr. Tom Kurfess, Chief Manufacturing Officer, Executive Director of the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute

April 1, 2025 – Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center

4:00 PM

NAE Members Business Session – Conference Eight

6:00 PM

Reception – Salons 4-6 Foyer

6:30 PM

Dinner – Salons 4-6

Welcome and introduction of speaker – Dr. Steve McLaughlin, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Speaker: Dr. William Bonvillian, Lecturer, Senior Advisor for Initiative on New Manufacturing, MIT
Fireside Chat:
- Dr. William Bonvillian
- Dr. Tim Lieuwen, Executive Vice President for Research Georgia Tech
- Dr. Tom Kurfess, Chief Manufacturing Officer, Executive Director of the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute

April 2, 2025 - Academy of Medicine (Location)
8:30 AM	Breakfast – Magnolia Room
9:45 AM	Welcome - Theater Dr. John L. Anderson, President, National Academy of Engineering
10:00 AM	Welcome & Overview of Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Ángel Cabrera, President
10:30 AM	Welcome & Overview of College of Engineering Dr. Raheem Beyah, Dean and Southern Company Chair
11:00 AM	Panel 1 –Electric Mobility/ Batteries and Electric Vehicles - Moderated by Matt McDowell Panelists Gleb Yushin – Georgia Tech, Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. Henk Both – Anzu Partners Rich Simmons – Georgia Tech
NOON	Lunch - Magnolia
1:30 PM	Panel 2 – Industrial Decarbonization -- Moderated by Marta Hatzell and Juan-Pablo Correa-Baena Panelists Ben Wernette – Southern State Energy Board Krista Walton – Georgia Tech Sarah Kurtz – University of California, Merced
2:30 PM	Break - Rotunda
2:45 PM	Panel 3 – AI/Manufacturing - Moderated by Tequila Harris Panelists Aram Amassian – North Carolina State Chuck Zhang – NSF and Georgia Tech Phil Sutton – Kubota
4:00 PM	Reception and Student Poster Session – Crystal Dining Room and Library