Highlights of the Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program

Day 1 :
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
INDUSTRIALIZATION OF BATTERY CELL PRODUCTION IN NORTH AMERICA
Qinglin Zhang
PowerCo Canada Inc.

Qinglin Zhang

PowerCo Canada Inc.

  • Exploring North America’s battery cell production landscape and its growing strategic importance
  • Learning how PowerCo Canada strengthens local innovation and supports the regional battery ecosystem
  • Understanding the path from pilot to gigafactory and the creation of local supply chains and skilled talent
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON BATTERY CELL PRODUCTION INDUSTRIALIZATION
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
  • Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues - don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON SCALING UP BATTERY PRODUCTION - MANUFACTURING CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
  • What competitive advantage do Chinese companies have in scaling battery manufacturing?
  • What are the primary manufacturing bottlenecks that limit the scalability of battery production today?
  • What are the major challenges to scaling battery production in the US?

| BKPK, Inc.

| ESSPI

| Calstart

11:30 - 11:55
OPTIMIZATION OF ANODE/CATHODE COATING PROCESSES IN LITHIUM-ION BATTERY MANUFACTURING
Varma Raju Sagi Venkatapathi
Honeywell International Inc.

Varma Raju Sagi Venkatapathi

Honeywell International Inc.

  • Exploring the challenges of achieving consistent electrode coatings and examining how defects impact battery performance
  • Discovering how inline measurements and real-time controls enhance coating quality and reduce waste
  • Understanding how advanced sensor technologies drive sustainability and efficiency in large-scale production
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON ANODE AND CATHODE COATING PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
12:00 - 12:25
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF BATTERIES
Vivian Wang
BCG

Vivian Wang

BCG

  • Reviewing key lithium-ion and solid-state battery innovations emerging from China
  • Exploring how next-generation chemistries are improving performance, safety, and cost
  • Assessing how leading companies accelerate laboratory research into market-ready products
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON BATTERY INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE BATTERY TECH EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
ONSHORING CAM WITH A PRECURSOR-FREE PLATFORM
Brooks Chiongbian
Sylvatex

Brooks Chiongbian

Sylvatex

  • Exploring how a precursor-free platform streamlines processes, lowers costs, and reduces variability
  • Understanding how integrating domestic feedstocks and offering optionality helps de-risk supply chains and accelerate scale-up
  • Learning how modular design and regional partnerships enable faster capacity expansion and support sustainability goals
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON ONSHORING CAM WITH A PRECURSOR-FREE PLATFORM
14:00 - 14:25
TRANSLATING BATTERY FAILURE ANALYSIS INTO SAFER ELECTRIFICATION
Sanket Kadam
SEA, Ltd.

Sanket Kadam

SEA, Ltd.

  • Exploring how real-world battery failures inform safer electrification across applications
  • Reviewing 2025–2026 safety standards and how they address major battery failure modes
  • Showing how forensic data supports validation, FMEA, and next-gen battery safety design
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON FORENSIC-DRIVEN BATTERY SAFETY INSIGHTS
14:30 - 14:55
EVALUATING CRUSH RESILIENCY OF LI-ION BATTERY CELLS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS
Wahid Zaman
Exponent

Wahid Zaman

Exponent

  • Discovering how varying impact forces influence cell deformation, energy absorption, and heating
  • Learning about custom impact testing and high-speed data capture for precise performance analysis
  • Understanding how crush resiliency insights enhance battery pack safety in electric vehicles
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON LI-ION BATTERY CELL CRUSH RESILIENCY
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:00 - 15:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
15:30 - 15:55
REVOLUTIONARY ‘DRY’ MANUFACTURING FOR NEXT-GENERATION BATTERIES
Hieu Duong
AM Batteries

Hieu Duong

AM Batteries

  • Exploring how solvent-free electrode manufacturing reduces costs and eliminates toxic chemicals
  • Understanding how dry electrode technology delivers 30–40% CAPEX savings and up to 70% OPEX savings
  • Discovering how this innovation helps OEMs and newcomers establish in-house battery production
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON DRY MANUFACTURING FOR NEXT-GENERATION BATTERIES
16:00 - 16:25
GRID LAW – HOW AI-DRIVEN POWER DEMAND IS RESHAPING BATTERY ARCHITECTURE AND MANUFACTURING
Paul Charles
Charles and Associates, LLC

Paul Charles

Charles and Associates, LLC

  • Exploring how data center power growth is outpacing today’s utility and grid planning cycles
  • Seeing how batteries evolve from backup to core systems, redefining safety and thermal design
  • Learning where U.S. manufacturing aligns with AI-driven demand and new energy timelines
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON AI-DRIVEN POWER DEMAND AND BATTERY MANUFACTURING
16:30 - 16:55
SMART BATTERY TRACKING AS A COMPLIANCE ENGINE
Jose Flores
Ancor Automotive

Jose Flores

Ancor Automotive

  • Outlining emerging battery safety and labeling rules as digital traceability becomes essential
  • Describing how Ancor solutions streamline compliance and reduce risk across the battery lifecycle
  • Detailing how BattCor unifies supply chain data to support clear and timely regulatory reporting
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON SMART BATTERY TRACKING FOR COMPLIANCE
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
HOW TO MAKE ANY CYLINDRICAL CELL FAST CHARGEABLE AT -20°C
Eric Rountree
FastLion Energy Inc.

Eric Rountree

FastLion Energy Inc.

  • Introducing FastLion’s coating that simplifies and enhances cylindrical cell thermal management
  • Demonstrating rapid heating from -20°C to 30°C in just 80 seconds for faster cold-climate charging
  • Highlighting consistent charging reliability across a wide range of temperature conditions
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON FAST CHARGEABLE CYLINDRICAL CELLS
10:10 - 10:35
SCALING UP BATTERY PRODUCTION THROUGH ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND MODULARITY
Bjoern Stoll
Digatron Power Electronics

Bjoern Stoll

Digatron Power Electronics

  • Exploring how automation and digital control accelerate efficient, reliable battery production
  • Seeing how modular processes boost flexibility, cut downtime, and improve yield as capacity grows
  • Learning how built-in traceability ensures quality, compliance, and full process transparency
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND MODULAR BATTERY PRODUCTION
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
UTILITY SCALE ENERGY STORAGE PROJECTS - FROM CONCEPTION TO OPERATION
Rahul Ganesan
Aypa Power

Rahul Ganesan

Aypa Power

  • Exploring the full BESS project lifecycle from site selection through interconnection and permitting decisions
  • Examining technology selection and system design, including sizing strategies, local codes, and future operations
  • Reviewing installation and commissioning challenges with market examples from ERCOT, CAISO, and beyond
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON UTILITY SCALE ENERGY STORAGE PROJECT DELIVERY
11:30 - 11:55
HIGH-VALUE, INTELLIGENT BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BASED ON AI-DRIVEN EIS
Clemens van Zeyl
Heimdalytics

Clemens van Zeyl

Heimdalytics

  • Exploring how AI-driven electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) enhances battery performance and safety
  • Understanding how different intelligent BMS configurations balance added features with system cost
  • Discovering how intelligent BMS accurately estimates energy capacity, charge, stress, and identifies potential anomalies
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON INTELLIGENT BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
12:00 - 12:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:30 - 12:45
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
12:45 - 14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH

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