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
Markus Sjöblom
MV Software Architect
Danfoss Drives
Ruben Inzunza
Chief Engineer
TMEIC Corporation
Robert V. Slone
Chief Scientist and Innovation Officer
UL Solutions
Olaolu Ajala
Staff Controls Engineer
Tesla
Dusan Majstorovic
Chief Technology Officer
Typhoon HIL
Søren Bækhøj Kjær
Engineer
Danfoss Drives
Mikko Qvintus
Senior Technical Product Manager, Controls and Modeling
EPC Power
Nitesh Satheesh
Senior Manager & Product Marketing
Microchip Technology
Vincent Berger
Business Development
DeepDrive
Alexandre Venito
Senior Expert Energy Management
Siemens Energy
Ivan Celanovic
Chief Business Development Officer
Typhoon HIL
Eric Dillaber
Director of Engineering
MathWorks
Jack Ingram
Chief Engineer
BorgWarner
Marin Soljacic
Professor of Physics MIT,
Founder
Axiomatic_AI
Rudy Wang
Director of R&D
Delta Electronics
Stefano Pane
Control Engineer
NHOA Energy
Peter Killeen
Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products
Nikola Celanovic
Chief Executive Officer
Typhoon HIL
Mitch Marks
Director – Business Development
HBK – Hottinger Brüel & Kjær
Bacil Shaqqo
Senior Manager, Controls Engineering-Energy Storage
Nextpower
Ali Mehrizi-Sani
Professor and Bradley Senior Fellow Director
Virginia Tech
Balduino Rabelo
Senior Controls Engineer
Fluence
Jovan Zelic
Senior Modeling Engineer
Typhoon HIL
Akshay Gaondaliya
Senior Power Systems Specialist
EdgeTunePower
Mahmoud Kabalan
Director
St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research
Felix Mueller
General Manager
Tracetronic
Jake Taylor
Chief Executive Officer
Axiomatic_AI
Milos Miletic
Modeling Team Lead
Typhoon HIL
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 Full – Join the Waitlist
To express your interest and join the waitlist, please email [email protected].
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
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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.
Learn more about TechDay and explore highlights from our 2025 and 2024 events on the TechDay website.
Demos
AIT HIL Controller
AIT HIL Controller enables real-time, high-fidelity HIL testing with flexible I/O and seamless integration for advanced power electronics controller validation.
Tracetronic ecu.test
Full CD/CT pipeline which promotes software from SIL to HIL testing, showcasing ecu. test automating HIL tests on Typhoon benches.
Enetrics Veriworks
The Veriworks suite of automated test tools for distributed energy resource (DER) standards compliance now supports Typhoon HIL. HIL → Bench → Lab Certification → Regression.
AVL X-ion™ PA2
Explore AVL’s real-time power measurement and analysis solution for power hardware-in-the-loop, including e-motor, inverter, and grid emulation applications.
From HIL to P-HIL
Upgrade from HIL to P-HIL: Take your HIL testing from signal level to power level with REGATRON.
Source Engineers Grid Codes
The grid code software library of Source Engineers now runs on Typhoon HIL. Experience a demonstration of IEEE1547 and UL1741 software features.
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.
EPC Power M2 Series
HIL Compatible
M2 Series platform showcasing grid-forming control, real-time power conversion, and validation of advanced inverter performance for utility-scale applications.
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.
C-HIL For Data Centers
Deploying state-of-the-art control algorithms on dsPIC33 having software tested in a safe C-HIL environment for high power data center applications.
Solid-State Transformer
Solid-State Transformer featuring custom firmware and TI hardware, showcasing real-time control, grid integration, and advanced power conversion validation.
GT-SUITE Software
GT-SUITE software from Gamma Technologies provides advanced physics and ML-based systems engineering simulation solutions from conceptual design to product-in-use.
e-Drive HIL Testbed
Validates e-Drive ECUs with high-fidelity motor and inverter models, signal conditioning, and fault insertion for ISO 26262 testing.
UltraCore
UltraCore enables simulation of the most popular converter topologies with 3.5ns time step – suitable for switching frequencies into the MegaHertz range.
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.
Helpful Resources
Contact
This event is organized by Typhoon HIL. For any inquiries, please reach out to us at [email protected].