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Electric Machine Innovation Conference

This in-person technical conference will focus on the latest technological advancements in electric machine development. A range of speakers from the industry will discuss the challenges and approaches in this area.

Date/Time:
April 15, 2026
08:00 AM CET

Venue:
Holiday Inn Hotel Frankfurt Airport

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Event Overview

Following the success of the 2026 Innovation Conference, this year’s event will cover presentations from industry-leading speakers, focused workshops with Ansys experts, and networking sessions. Join us to explore what’s possible through simulation.

Gain insights into Ansys’ simulation strategy across the following topics:

  • Thermal Management
  • Mechanical and NVH
  • Electromagnetics / Losses
  • Optimization / Workflow Couplings
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Highlights

Agenda

TIMETOPIC
8:00 – 9:00 AMRegistration, Coffee and Refreshments
9:00 – 9:10 AMWelcome and Opening Remarks - Melanie Michon - Synopsys
9:10 – 9:40 AMCustomer presentation - Title TBD - Federico Alfiero, Team Leader Simulation eProducts - BorgWarner
9:40 – 10:10 AMCalculation of Electric Machines Performance Map Considering PWM Losses - Matteo Carbonieri, Staff Engineer, Synopsys
10:10 – 10:50 AMLatest Developments on Electrical Machine Simulation - Daniel Bachinski, Lead Product Manager - Synopsys
10:50 – 11:30 AMCoffee Break, Networking & Racing Simulators
11:30 AM – 12:00 PMCurved Rotor optimization with Adaptive template - Aicha Laidoudi, Electromagnetic Specialist, Electric Motors - Renault Group
12:00 – 12:30 PMMulti-physics shape optimization for electrical machines - Nicolas Riviere & Bernd Büttner, Sr Staff Engineer, Engineering Manager - Synopsys
12:30 – 1:00 PMDesign, Modeling, and Simulation of High-Performance Axial Flux Motors - Lorenzo Orsini, Sr Engineer - Synopsys
1:00 – 2:00 PMLunch
2:00 – 2:40 PM Cooling strategies and Thermal modeling of electric machines - Husain Adam / Siby Mandapathil, Sr Staff Engineer, Staff Engineer - Synopsys
2:40 – 3:10 PMCustomer presentation - Title TBD - Renault Group
3:10 – 3:40 PMWhat is the best BEV powertrain architecture? - Melanie Michon, Application Engineering Director - Synopsys
3:40 – 4:10 PMCoffee Break, Networking & Racing Simulators
4:10 – 4:45 PM"Ask the Expert" Session: Thermal & Mechanical Analysis of Electrical Machines"Ask the Expert" Session: Electromagnetics & Losses of Electrical Machines"Ask the Expert" Session: Automation & Optimisation, AI/ML 
4:45 – 5:20 PM"Ask the Expert" Session: Thermal & Mechanical Analysis of Electrical Machines"Ask the Expert" Session: Electromagnetics & Losses of Electrical Machines"Ask the Expert" Session: Automation & Optimisation, AI/ML 
5:20 – 5:30 PMClosing Remarks & Farewell 

FAQs

Conference Venue

Holiday Inn Hotel Frankfurt Airport

Bessie-Coleman-Strasse 16

60549 Frankfurt, Germany

By Car:

The Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport is located at Bessie-Coleman-Straße 16, 60549 Frankfurt am Main.

  • From the Frankfurt Kreuz (A3 / A5): Take the exit Flughafen Frankfurt / Zeppelinheim and follow the signs toward the airport.
  • Follow Bessie-Coleman-Straße directly to the hotel.
  • Parking: The hotel has 49 underground parking spaces, currently €34 per space/per day, subject to change.

By Public Transport:

  • From Frankfurt Airport long-distance train station (Fernbahnhof / S-Bahn):
    • Take the S8 or S9 toward Wiesbaden to Frankfurt Gateway Gardens (1 stop).
    • Alternatively, you can take Bus 61 or 58, stop Bessie-Coleman-Straße.
  • From the stop, it is only a few minutes’ walk to the hotel entrance.

Parking: Access to parking at the hotel will be provided for free

EV charging:

  • 3 spaces available
  • 3 Tesla wall-mounted charging ports are available

Venue Foyer
During breaks

During the breaks, you will have an opportunity to network and experience Porsche racing simulation. 

This is an in-person event, and the presentations will not be recorded. However, approved presentation slides will be made available on-demand. 

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