Roadmap Development for Off-Highway Vehicle Powertrain – CCEFP 2026 Fall Workshop
October 20 – 21, 2026
Campus Club, Coffman Union, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
The focus of the workshop will be defining and developing a research roadmap for Off-Highway Vehicle Powertrain, which will inform the research direction for the soon to launch Powertrain Research for Off-highway VEhicles (PROVE) Center. The workshop will include a keynote address from Nicholas Hansford from the Department of Energy and a panel discussion with leading OEMs. Information on challenges, research opportunities, and priorities with regards to off-highway vehicle powertrain will be gathered from attendees via the three rounds of breakout sessions, followed by a summary session in response. There will also be ample time for networking at the workshop during the dinner on day 1, including a poster session with current students. Day 2 will conclude with a presentation on the vision for PROVE, with a special announcement regarding the launch of the center in January 2027.
Register for the workshop via the link, here: Registration – CCEFP 2026 Fall Workshop
(Registration will close on October 9)
Registration Fees
Industry / National Lab Participant: $250
CCEFP Industry Members: $150
Academic / University Participant: free of charge
Agenda
Day 1: (Tuesday, October 20, 2026)
12:45 pm Welcome
1 – 2 pm Keynote Speaker: Nicholas Hansford (Department of Energy)
2 – 3:45 pm Industry Panel Discussion:
Nick Karp (Toro), Mark Walser (JARRAFF), Danan Dou (John Deere), Dave Steinberger (Oshkosh)
3:45 – 4 pm Break
4 – 5:30 pm Breakout Session – Round 1
5:45 pm Dinner Reception, Networking & Poster Session
Day 2: (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)
8:00 am Arrival & Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 am Breakout Session – Round 2
9:30 – 9:45 am Break
9:45 – 10:15 am Summary Session 1 (Response to Breakout Session)
10:15 – 11:15 am Breakout Session – Round 3
11:15 – 11:30 am Break
11:30 – 12pm Summary Session 2 (Response to Breakout Session)
12 – 1 pm Lunch
1 – 2:30pm PROVE Center – Launch Announcement
2:30 pm Adjourn
Workshop Venue
ABC Room, Campus Club, 4th Floor of the Coffman Memorial Union
300 Washington Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Parking
East River Road Garage
385 E River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Washington Avenue Parking Ramp
501 SE Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Oak Street Parking Ramp
401 SE Oak St, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Recommended Hotel Accommodations
Days Inn by Wyndham (University Ave)
2407 University Ave SE Univ Ave SE and, Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 254-6418
Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis – Closest to workshop venue
615 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 379-8888
Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis (University Area)
511 SE Huron Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 504-3000
