9th Design & Development of Zero-Emission Off-Highway Machinery Summit USA
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About the event
Advancing Zero-Emission Off-Highway Machinery in the USA
The off-highway machinery industry is at the core of modern construction, mining, agriculture, and infrastructure, and decarbonization is now reshaping how heavy equipment is designed, powered, and deployed. With demand for cleaner, quieter, and more efficient equipment skyrocketing, the USA is stepping up its game, pushing for stronger zero-emission machinery capabilities to boost sustainability and long-term competitiveness.
Evolving emissions regulations and major OEM and supplier investments are accelerating electrification and alternative powertrain development, but scaling adoption brings key challenges ā from battery energy density and charging infrastructure to ensuring durable, cost-effective Zero-Emission Off-Highway Machinery and Electric Off-Highway Vehicle Design in demanding duty cycles.
As the USA continues investing heavily in clean equipment and powertrain innovation, the summit will also address the growing demand for advanced Zero-Emission Machinery Development strategies and scalable Off-Highway Electrification methodologies. This Zero-Emission Off-Highway event will explore how industry leaders are delivering high-performance, sustainable equipment through battery electric systems, hydrogen fuel cells, thermal management, and next-generation powertrain architectures. Attendees of this Off-Highway Machinery Summit will gain insights into sustainable equipment design, operational efficiency, and innovations shaping the future of off-highway machinery in the USA.
Zero-Emission Machinery Solutions at the Off-Highway Technology Expo
The 9th Design & Development of Zero-Emission Off-Highway Machinery Summit USA, a leading Off-Highway Technology Expo and Zero-Emission Machinery event, will explore how modern technologies and innovations are transforming off-highway equipment design and development.
As the industry faces increasing pressure to cut emissions without compromising productivity, topics such as battery systems, hydrogen propulsion, and electrified powertrain strategies will be at the forefront. This Off-Highway Machinery Conference will highlight best practices in delivering zero-emission equipment while optimizing performance, uptime, and total cost of ownership.
Electrification, Battery and Powertrain Design Conference Innovations
Key topics at the zero-emission machinery event will include innovations in Electric Off-Highway Vehicle Design, battery pack integration, hydrogen fuel cell systems, and advanced powertrain development.
A strong focus will also be placed on high-voltage architecture and thermal management for Off-Highway Electrification Conference environments, where efficiency, safety, and durability are critical to ensuring reliable machine performance. By integrating cutting-edge technologies into equipment design and engineering, the industry is enabling smarter, cleaner off-highway machinery.
A major focus of the event will be the advancement of battery electric platforms and charging infrastructure for heavy equipment. As a leading Off-Highway Machinery Conference and Technology Expo, the summit will highlight innovative approaches to battery technology, electric drivetrains, hydrogen propulsion, fast charging, and energy-efficient Zero-Emission Machinery Design. Sessions will also examine how modern development practices are improving performance, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
Collaboration at the Zero-Emission Machinery Event and Off-Highway Summit
The 9th Design & Development of Zero-Emission Off-Highway Machinery Summit USA will bring together stakeholders from OEMs, powertrain and battery suppliers, engineering, regulatory affairs, and operations to discuss the future of zero-emission machinery, Off-Highway Electrification, and equipment development. This zero-emission off-highway event is a unique opportunity to collaborate, exchange insights, and explore solutions to the industry's most pressing challenges.
Don't Miss the 9th Design & Development of Zero-Emission Off-Highway Machinery Summit USA
As the USA accelerates its clean equipment ambitions, collaboration and innovation are more important than ever. Attend our Zero-Emission Off-Highway Machinery conference, a key off-highway technology event, to stay ahead of industry trends, discover new technologies, and connect with experts shaping the future of sustainable machinery.
This Off-Highway Machinery Summit will empower you to play a key role in advancing zero-emission technology and building the next generation of sustainable off-highway equipment.
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of zero-emission off-highway machinery in Chicago, Illinois this March 2027.
March 10-11, 2027 | Chicago, Illinois, USA
Conference learning points
- Hydrogen as an alternative for zero-emission off-highway machinery
- Alternative fuels roadmap for off-highway equipment
- Emissions regulations for off-highway vehicles
- Advancement in battery thermal management
- Lessons learned when building superstructures on BEV
- Hydraulic systems for electrically powered machinery
- End usersā experiences of electrified machines
- Decarbonized power options for zero-emission off-highway machinery
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Jason Knapp
Managing Director
Capitol Energy Advocacy, LLC
āI would say this conference is collaborative, makes networking easy and informative, having folks from very different components within the battery gigafactory supply chain all in one location.ā
Eric White
Technology Manager
US Department of Energy
āI thought the panel discussions were a great opportunity for people to talk more casually about the work theyāre doing and their perspectives and the sessions were moderated with expertise.ā
Anders Hedqvist
Head of Strategic Projects
Epiroc
āGood composition of speakers with good content and fantastic interaction.ā
Christopher Nason
Global Head of Business Intelligence
Deutsche Bank
āI found that the speakers covered a wide range of issues cogently and very well. I'm sure I will be attending next year.ā
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Manager of Card Operations Projects
Banca Transilvania
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Jeroen Soepnel
Head of Marketing CSB
Webasto
āIt was great to see so many different presentations from all areas of off-highway electrification. We will be here next year!ā
Brent Hinson
CFO
PowerCo Canada
āNetworking is probably one of the best parts, especially here. Weāre in the process of building a big gigafactory, so getting to meet vendors and people who have already been through it before has been a great experience.ā
Cody Allen
Assistant Professor
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
āI thought it was a really well-run conference, the organisation made sense, and there was a good set up of speakers. The demos at the booths were pretty high quality, and I really enjoyed that whole aspect.ā
Cody Parvin
Director of Customer Solutions
Independent Rough Terrain Centre
āI thought this organisation was very professional, the staff have been amazing, the setting is awesome, and there are a lot of good industry leaders here who have a lot of good intel.ā
Dr. Katharina Gerber
Engagement Lead for Battery Industry
Siemens
āItās different from other conferences that I have attended, as thereās less focus on marketing and more talking about the real-life problems that the industry is trying to solve.ā
Chris Kolbe
VP of Sales & Marketing
HYDAC Technology Corporation
āI really enjoyed the presentations today, the topics were concise enough that you got an idea of what was going on and the quality and variety of speakers, which included technology experts, OEMs and components suppliers, gave you the full value chain for autonomy and opportunity for a good discussion.ā
Stephen M. Speakes
President and CEO
Independent Rough Terrain Centre
āI had lunch today with two people I never would have met in the course of my normal life, so I thought the networking opportunities here were really extraordinary. I definitely recommend this opportunity to anybody whoās interested in new technology for heavy equipment.ā
John Westman
Engineering Manager
Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC
āThe organisation has been great, better than most conferences I've been to, very honestly. The people who are here are extremely knowledgeable and very dedicated to this system which is impressive.ā
Nick Tindall
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs and Ag Policy
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
āA lot of our very large OEM members are here that have tens of thousands of employees, and this event gives me the opportunity to engage with many of them, which is something I normally wouldnāt have the chance to do.ā
Dr. Ray Gallant
Vice President of Sustainability and Productivity Services
Volvo CE
āI certainly would consider joining again in future sessions and future conferences of this type. I think the content is very relevant, very interesting and timely because we are heading into an age of expansion in these topics.ā
Matthew Mendoza
Sr. Program Manager
Lyten
āThe conference has been amazing so far, it has been a great experience. I got to learn about a lot of different atmospheres and aspects of gigafactory building, everything from fire protection to processing.ā
Human K Alwan
Technical Program Manager Software X Quality Management
Stellantis
āWhat I really like about this conference is the diversity of different suppliers and manufacturers that are here, Iām learning so much from a wide variety of people by being able to see their perspectives and their challenges.ā
Suresh Sankaran
Head of Model Risk & Governance
Metro Bank PLC UK
āThe networking is very effective, courteous, professional and has a can-do attitude. It would be a pleasure and a privilege to participate in next year's conference.ā
Christine Wunderli
Executive Director ā Product Owner Digital Onboarding
Bank Vontobel AG
"The presentations were really interesting, delivered by very engaging presenters, and I really enjoyed it, I learned a lot."
Kseniia Kutyreva
Head of Risk and Compliance
Finom
āI really liked the variety of speakers and it is nice to see so many providers present who are interested. The atmosphere is really nice and friendly, and everyone is interested in getting to know your company.ā
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