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Within 15 years, global automakers will transition most of their production away from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles, representing the most fundamental transformation in the industry in more than a century.

Currently, Canada's automotive industry contributes more than $16 billion to GDP and employs more than 130,000 people. However, this historic transition may also bring with it a substantial loss of business for auto part suppliers, especially powertrain suppliers, unless industry stakeholders take decisive action.

In this webinar, NGen Chief Technology Officer, John Laughlin will present the findings of a comprehensive NGen report that details Canada's current electric vehicle landscape and how Canada can leverage its research, technological and industrial strengths to become a global leader in EV technologies.

Be sure to register for and attend this presentation on the future of Canada's automotive industry from one of the leading authorities on Canadian manufacturing.

Keynote Speaker

John Laughlin

Chief Technology Officer @Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Before joining NGen, John Laughlin was responsible for setting the strategies and running high profile government R&D programs at Innovate UK across the automotive, aerospace and intelligent mobility sectors. He was also a senior engineering and program manager at automotive electronics supplier, Visteon, working with Ford, Honda, Mazda, Toyota, Suzuki and Volvo.

He also co-founded Appleseed Solutions; developed the UK Automotive Council’s Strategic Product Roadmap; and was the architect and Technical Advisor for Nesta's Drones Flying High Challenge.

John holds a Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Manufacturing Systems Management and a Diploma in Industrial Studies. He is a Chartered Engineer in the UK and a Fellow of the Institute of Engineering and Technology.

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