TechDay 2026 – Boston
Accelerating the Energy Transition: Digital Engineering
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Meet the Speakers
Himamshu Prasad
Senior Vice President
Schneider Electric
Brian Dow
Chief Executive Officer
Amperesand
Stuart Laval
Global Engineering Director
Eaton
Ruben Inzunza
Chief Engineer
TMEIC Corporation
Robert V. Slone
Chief Scientist and Innovation Officer
UL Solutions
Olaolu Ajala
Staff Controls Engineer
Tesla
Mikko Qvintus
Senior Technical Product Manager, Controls and Modeling
EPC Power
Vincent Berger
Business Development
DeepDrive
Octavio Peralta-Garay
Srenior Manager Software and Systems Verification
AAM
Alexandre Venito
Senior Expert Energy Management
Siemens Energy
Dharshana Muthumuni
Managing Director
PSCAD
Aleksandra Egelja-Maruszewski
Chief Digital Officer
HBK – Hottinger Brüel & Kjær
Jack Ingram
Chief Engineer
Borg Warner
Stefano Pane
Control Engineer
NHOA Energy
Peter Killeen
Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products
Johan Enslin
Program Director
ARPA-E
Bacil Shaqqo
Controls Engineering Manager
Prevalon Energy
Ali Mehrizi-Sani
Professor and Bradley Senior Fellow Director
Virginia Tech
Mahmoud Kabalan
Director
St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research
Felix Mueller
General Manager
Tracetronic
Hardware-in-the-Loop
Accelerating the Energy Transition
TechDay 2026, taking place September 21–22, 2026 at the MIT Samberg Conference Center in Boston, brings together thought leaders and experts driving the energy transition. From e-Mobility and industrial applications to data centers, battery storage, marine systems, and grid modernization, this two-day conference provides a unique forum to explore trends, connect with innovators and decision-makers, and showcase practical solutions shaping next-generation power systems.
Participants will see how digital engineering, powered by advanced Hardware-in- the-Loop (HIL) solutions, is transforming these applications — from design and testing to virtual system integration, certification, and lifecycle maintenance.
Event Registration – Limited Seats
Mark your calendars—TechDay 2026 is approaching, and seats are limited.
Your admission includes:
- Access to all sessions and expert discussions
- Lunch, coffee breaks, and refreshments
- Post-event networking, including the Gala Dinner & Best Paper Award celebration
Conference Program
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| Welcome Introduction |
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| Morning Keynote |
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| From Chips to Grids |
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| Lunch |
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| Afternoon Keynote |
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| Reinventing Industrial Power Electronics. Software Defined. Intelligent. Scalable. |
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| Day 1 Closing Remarks |
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| Conference Gala Dinner |
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| Welcome Introduction |
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| Accelerating BESS Development Through Model-Based Engineering |
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| Supercharging Electrification from e-Mobility to Industry. |
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| Accelerating the Energy Transition Through Model-Based Engineering. |
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| Day 2 Closing Remarks |
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Event Themes
From Chips to Grids.
Challenges and Opportunities in Data Center’s Digital Power.
Data centers are experiencing surging power demand driven by AI and cloud computing. These facilities are no longer passive loads. They are becoming complex digital power ecosystems where compute, racks, converters, UPS systems, batteries, and grids must all operate together in real time.
Reinventing Industrial Power Electronics. Software Defined. Intelligent. Scalable.
From Chargers and Grid Forming Inverters to Solid-State Transformers (SST).
Industrial power electronics are being reinvented. Drives, inverters, converters, and solid-state transformers are becoming software-defined platforms: configurable, scalable, intelligent, and capable of supporting new grid and energy functions.
Accelerating BESS Development Through Model-Based Engineering.
From Cell to Grid. Enabling scalable, grid-interactive energy storage systems.
BESS are evolving into complex grid assets requiring integrated development across batteries, BMS, power electronics, thermal systems, and grid services. Model-based engineering enables end-to-end validation from design and controls to HIL testing and deployment.
Supercharging Electrification.
Applying Lessons from e-Mobility for the Next Generation of Electrified Systems.
Electric vehicles have driven rapid advances in high-power converters, batteries, charging infrastructure, safety-critical controls, distributed software, and fast validation. These lessons are now extending across electrified systems, including ships, aircraft, factories, microgrids, buildings, and heavy industry.
Accelerating the Energy Transition Through Model-Based Engineering.
Deploying Digital Models Across the Product Lifecycle. From Design and Testing to Virtual System Integration and Product Certification.
As systems grow too complex for physical prototypes alone, digital models are emerging as a common language across the lifecycle – from concept and controls design to HIL testing, virtual integration, commissioning, certification, and continuous improvement in the field.
Why Attend?
Shape the Conversation
Experience impactful keynotes, panels, and roundtables that bring together leaders shaping the future of intelligent digital power.
Innovation in Action
Experience advanced Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation solutions and integrated digital engineering workflows in action.
Engage with Innovators
Connect with 150+ experts advancing electrification, power electronics, and grid modernization.
Technology Showcase
Demo your solutions and engage with the broader Typhoon HIL partner ecosystem.
Expand Your Network
Engage with peers to explore collaborative initiatives and potential strategic partnerships.
Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Atend an exclusive evening reception honoring North America Best Paper Award recipients and network with industry and academic leaders.
What to Expect?
In this video, Ivan Celanovic, Co-founder and President of Typhoon HIL, shares what to expect at TechDay 2026 in Boston – a robust agenda featuring shared industry experiences, expert insights on digital engineering powered by Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and opportunities to connect with the Typhoon HIL community driving the energy transition.
Demos
BESS HIL Compatible®
End-to-end BESS test platform combining real controllers with simulated grid and battery for reliable system validation across the project lifecycle.
Digital Substation HIL Testbed
Simulates a digital substation with protection relays to test system responses and interoperability using HIL.
BMS HIL Testbed
Tests a 72-cell BMS with simulated battery and faults (e.g., short circuit, overheating) to validate performance in real and failure scenarios.
On-Board Charger with UltraCore
11 kW OBC simulation with PFC and DC-DC stages, demonstrating fast, precise real-time control using HIL and TI hardware.
TyphoonSim® and TI C2000 Toolbox
High-fidelity simulation for power electronics and microgrids, enabling rapid control prototyping and early-stage validation without HIL hardware.
MyDrive® HIL Compatible
MyDrive® HIL, real-time drive and converter simulation that reduces testing time and eliminates physical setups through seamless Typhoon HIL integration.
DriveLab ACS880 HIL Compatible
The ABB DriveLab ACS880 HIL Compatible accelerates ABB drive validation with automated, real-time testing for faster troubleshooting and improved system reliability.
Location
Join us in Boston, a global hub of innovation, education, and industry leadership.
Hosted at the MIT Samberg Conference Center, the event takes place at one of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions. Boston’s unique blend of historic significance and forward-looking innovation creates an inspiring backdrop for meaningful connections, thought leadership, and collaboration.
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Contact
This event is organized by Typhoon HIL. For any inquiries, please reach out to us at [email protected].