2026 Program

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Meet our 2026 speakers

Alkim Akyurtlu, Ph.D.

Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Director (UML), Raytheon UML Research Institute
Director, Printed Electronics Research Collaborative (PERC)

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Alkim Akyurtlu received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the Virginia Tech in 1994, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Penn State in 1996 and 2001, respectively. In 2002, she joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UMass Lowell, where she is a Full Professor. She is also the Director of the Printed Electronics Research Collaborative (PERC) and Director from UML of the Raytheon – UMass Lowell Research Institute (RURI). Her research interests are in additive manufacturing for advanced microelectronic packaging; printed electronics for RF and Microwave applications; development of functional materials for printed electronics; and design and application of metamaterials. Prior to coming to UML, Dr. Akyurtlu worked at MIT Lincoln Laboratory with the Systems and Analysis Group as a Technical Specialist conducting research on electromagnetic modeling and statistical analysis of radar systems. She is a Senior Member of IEEE.

Additive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a transformative technology for RF/microwave systems, offering rapid prototyping, custom geometries, and support for lightweight, flexible electronics. Recently, there has also been interest in applying Additive Manufacturing (AM) in packaging of microelectronic devices. Additive packaging offers advantages of expanded functionality in restricted volume, through miniature, low-SWaP-C sensors, allowing for non-traditional form factors. In this work, several innovations in printed RF components and packaging design aimed at enhancing performance and reducing footprint, will be presented.
University of Massachusetts Lowell

Tricia Breen Carmichael, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

University of Windsor

Tricia Breen Carmichael is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Windsor. She received her Ph.D. in 1996 from the University of Windsor, and then held a postdoctoral position at Harvard University in the lab of George M. Whitesides. She then joined the IBM T.J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, New York as a Research Staff Member in organic electronics. She currently leads an interdisciplinary research program on stretchable and wearable electronic devices, including stretchable light-emitting devices, textile-based wearable electronics (e-textiles), and stretchable transparent conductors.

Shellac may be an ancient material, but it has a surprising talent for solving very modern problems in flexible and printed electronics. In this talk, I will show how this natural biopolymer, best known for wood finishes and candy coatings, delivers the film-forming, adhesive, dielectric, and barrier properties needed to replace petroleum-based materials in next-generation devices. By using shellac as a green planarization layer, recyclable substrate component, and protective matrix for conductive nanomaterials, we create devices that are printable, flexible, and environmentally responsible. These “new tricks” reveal how a traditional material can meet today’s demands for circularity, performance, and scalable manufacturing – and offer a fresh and unexpectedly powerful direction for environmentally conscious electronics.
University of Windsor

James Claypole

Founder & CEO

Ail Arian

More informations to come.

Carolyn Ellinger

VP, Printed Electronics

Kodak

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KODAK

Olivier Ferrand, Eng, M. Eng

R&D Engineer

e2ip Technologies

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Paul Gaylo

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Lockheed Martin

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Dr. Stephan Harkema

Top Senior Scientist

Holst Centre

Dr. Stephan Harkema, Top Senior Scientist at TNO at Holst Centre, holds a PhD in Polymer Chemistry and has nearly 20 years of R&D experience in advanced materials and electronics. After extensive work on flexible OLEDs for lighting and signage, he shifted his focus to human–machine interfaces based on Hybrid and Printed Electronics. Since 2021, he has led developments in sustainable in-plastics embedded electronics, achieving successful dismantling, recycling, and repair of such systems. His work has resulted in multiple publications, patents, and advances in circular electronics innovation.

In-Mold Electronics (IME) integrate functional circuitry and components within molded polymer structures, offering significant advantages in weight reduction, design freedom, and system integration. However, these benefits often come at the cost of end-of-life recyclability and material recovery. This contribution presents recent advances that embed circular design principles into IME, thereby addressing the sustainability gap in structural electronics. Experimental demonstrations include successful dismantling, recycling, and repair of In-Mold Electronics.
Holst Centre

Loleï Khoun

Senior Research Officer

National Research Council Canada

More informations to come.

National Research Council Canada

Lauriane Maillefort, Eng.

Microfabrication development scientist

MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI)

Lauriane Maillefort is an engineer specializing in the development of microfabrication processes. She designs and implements innovative solutions for the manufacturing of miniaturized devices, combining scientific rigor with technical creativity. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnological Engineering from the University of Sherbrooke, she focuses on creating processes tailored to industrial and research needs, ensuring high performance and reliability of components.

This work explores inkjet printing as an alternative to spin-coating for photoresist deposition in MEMS fabrication. Using a SUSS inkjet printer, a commercial positive photoresist was adapted through dilution to achieve optimal parameters. Results showed uniform coatings, sharp edges, and reduced material waste. Inkjet printing demonstrates potential for precise, eco-friendly, and cost-effective photolithography processes.
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Jonghun (Jay) Park, Ph.D.

Associate Chair, Associate Professor, Director of the Centre for Packaging Innovation and Sustainability, Director of Sustainable Packaging Research Lab

Toronto Metropolitan University

More informations to come.

Toronto Metropolitain University

Simon Rondeau-Gagné, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

University of Windsor

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University of Windsor

Christophe Sansregret, Eng.

Printed Electronics and Advanced Packaging Process Development Engineer

MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI)

Christophe Sansregret is working at the MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI) in process development in printed electronics and advanced packaging. He focuses on flexible and printed electronics production through additive manufacturing. He is currently developing new processes to manufacture complex hybrid multilayer circuits using copper inks on various substrates in collaboration mainly with the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS).

Our team of researchers has made significant advancements in the field of printed electronics, particularly through the use of copper inks in multilayer circuits. This innovation not only reduces production costs but also enhances the conductivity and reliability of devices. We invite you to discover the reliability results obtained for two layers circuits as well as the advancement made to push further the complexity of devices that can be printed.
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Madhu Stemmermann

CEO and Co-Founder

SunRay Scientific

Madhu has 25 years of experience in executive leadership roles across manufacturing, supply chain, sales and product management spanning various industries such as electronics packaging, conductive adhesives, medical devices, LED lighting and engineered plastics. She was the youngest and first female Plant Manager appointed at Philips Lighting. She has led and executed various company transformations and acquisitions. Madhu received her degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

Join SunRay Scientific’s presentation on ZTACH® ACE, a magnetically aligned anisotropic conductive epoxy redefining electronic interconnects, replacing solder, wire bonding, and other legacy methods. Discover how this single-step, SMT-compatible process enables cost-effective miniaturization and integration of heat and pressure-sensitive applications across FHE. Case studies will highlight applications in wearables, RFID, LEDs, medical, and automotive – delivering breakthroughs in flexibility, performance, throughput, and manufacturing simplicity.
SunRay Scientific

Rick Trunnell

Business Development Manager

Panasonic Industry

Rick Trunnell has spent his career in the printed circuit board world. With wide experience in board shops, working in the multi-layer world then moving from rigid materials to rigid flex and exotic materials. Since joining Panasonic he has worked with a wide variety of circuit board materials, focusing more recently on stretchables, ultra-high density interconnect (UHDi) designs and some additive processing.

This presentation will highlight two of the newer technologies that Panasonic Industry is developing for emerging electronic applications. First, we will discuss how to make soft circuits for new form-factor electronic devices like wearable sensors. These circuits can be manufactured with either additive manufacturing or conventional subtractive processes depending on the application capabilities and requirements. Next, we will investigate a low resistance transparent conductive film made with ultra-fine embedded copper mesh technology.
Panasonic Industry

Dr. Konrad Walus

Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The University of British Columbia

More informations to come.

University of British Columbia

Sina Wrede, Ph.D.

Battery Scientist

FastLion Energy

Dr. Sina Wrede is a chemist with a background in renewable energy technologies and interfacial electrochemistry, holding a Ph.D. from Uppsala University and a B.Sc. from LMU Munich. She has co-authored multiple publications and currently drives battery heating innovation at FLE. Her recent work centers on developing PTC heater solutions for individual cells and advancing thermal management strategies at the pack level.

This presentation introduces a novel application of PTC materials directly onto cylindrical cell cans. The approach enables integrated, self-regulating heating at the cell level, offering a compact and efficient solution for cold-start performance and thermal management in battery packs.
FastLion Energy

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GenesInk

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Trusscore

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Brian Gallant
CEO, Space Canada
He is a business executive, thought leader, and he was the 33rd Premier of New Brunswick. Brian is a Special Advisor to the President of Ontario Tech University. He also frequently provides business and political analysis as a media commentator.  
In addition to serving as Premier of New Brunswick, Brian was the Attorney General, the Minister responsible for Innovation, and the Minister responsible for Women’s Equality. In 2018, he led his Premier colleagues as the Chair of the Council of the Federation. Prior to elected office, Brian practiced corporate commercial law. He has university degrees in business and law from the Université de Moncton as well as a Master of Laws from McGill University.  Brian is the co-author of a major research report linking profit with purpose entitled Canadian Voices on the Role of Business in Society. Brian is supportive of many causes and initiatives as a member of several boards of directors including the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, the Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, the Canadian Olympic Foundation, and the Beausejour Family Crisis Resource Centre.

Program Day 1 - Monday April 14, 2025

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8:30 - 9:30 | Registration and Breakfast

Theme: Applications | Chair: Erika Rebrosova, Ph.D, Sun Chemical

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Jaime Alberto Benavides G. Ph.D., Chemical Engineer and CTO, INKTIO

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9:50 - 10:10 | Networking and Coffee Break - Take a moment to visit our exhibitors and partners!

Theme: Materials | Chair: Chad Smithson, Ph.D, Trusscore

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