Conference Program 2023
November 27-28, 2023 | ECC Berlin + online
Accelerating Europeâs battery industry:
Innovative. Sustainable. Stronger together.
Staged under this motto, the 2-day conference program is shaped along these focus topics:
Lifecycle and sustainability
Future battery technologies
Manufacturing innovations
and gigafactories
European market ramp-up and local value chains
The conference language is English (đŹđ§).
Main Stage
November 27, 2023 | Conference day 1
- 08.00 - 09.00
Check-in and networking in the exhibition
Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 BerlinCheck-in and networking in the exhibition
Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin - 09.00 - 09.15Conference Hall
Welcome address and networking kick-off
Daniel WĂ€ldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AGDaniel WĂ€ldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG - 09.15 - 09.25Conference Hall
INTROEU battery regulations: Where do we stand?
Ilka von Dalwigk
EBA Policy Manager, EIT InnoEnergyIlka von Dalwigk
EBA Policy Manager, EIT InnoEnergy - 09.25 - 10.20Conference Hall
PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&ASubsidies and trade barriers: Analyzing the impact of IRA, high energy costs, and EU regulations
MODERATION: Dr. Simon Engelke
Founder & Chair, Battery AssociatesMODERATION: Dr. Simon Engelke
Founder & Chair, Battery AssociatesDr. Markus Hackstein
Speaker of the Board, VARTA AGDr. Markus Hackstein
Speaker of the Board, VARTA AGIlka von Dalwigk
EBA Policy Manager, EIT InnoEnergyIlka von Dalwigk
EBA Policy Manager, EIT InnoEnergyTom Einar Jensen
Co-Founder and Executive Chairperson of Board of Directors, FreyrTom Einar Jensen
Co-Founder and Executive Chairperson of Board of Directors, FreyrSebastian Wolf
COO, PowerCo SESebastian Wolf
COO, PowerCo SEKai-Uwe Wollenhaupt
President SVOLT Europe & Vice President, SVOLT Energy Technology Ltd.Kai-Uwe Wollenhaupt
President SVOLT Europe & Vice President, SVOLT Energy Technology Ltd. - 10.20 - 11.00
Coffee break and networking in the exhibition
- 10.20 - 11.00Innovation Stage
Women in battery meet-up
- 11.00 - 11.20Conference Hall
KEYNOTE | Q&AThe European battery market for EVs and BESS - review and outlook for the coming year
Iola Hughes
Research manager, Rho MotionIola Hughes
Research manager, Rho Motion - 11.20 - 12.00Conference Hall
MASTERCLASS | Q&AMass production vs customization: Finding the right balance in battery manufacturing
MODERATION: Prof. Matthias Tomenendal
Director, Berlin School of Economics and LawMODERATION: Prof. Matthias Tomenendal
Director, Berlin School of Economics and LawYann Vincent
CEO, Automotive Cells Company SE (ACC)Yann Vincent
CEO, Automotive Cells Company SE (ACC)Dr. Dirk Abendroth
CEO, CUSTOMCELLS GroupDr. Dirk Abendroth
CEO, CUSTOMCELLS Group - 12.00 - 12.20Conference Hall
KEYNOTE | Q&ACatalyzing change: The urgency of accelerating stationary battery storage for a sustainable future
Dr. Hans-GĂŒnter Schwarz
Head of Battery Development, RWE Supply & TradingDr. Hans-GĂŒnter Schwarz
Head of Battery Development, RWE Supply & Trading - 12.20 - 13.30
Lunch break and networking in the exhibition
- 13.30 - 13.50Conference Hall
INTERVIEW | Q&APowering up productivity: The impact of AI, digitization, automation, and robotics on battery manufacturing
MODERATION: Prof. Matthias Tomenendal
Director, Berlin School of Economics and LawMODERATION: Prof. Matthias Tomenendal
Director, Berlin School of Economics and LawGuido Feind
Head of Siemens Digital Industries Germany, SiemensGuido Feind
Head of Siemens Digital Industries Germany, SiemensTaavi Madiberk
CEO, SkeletonTaavi Madiberk
CEO, Skeleton - 13.50 - 14.35Conference Hall
MASTERCLASS | Q&ARecycling, reuse or repair? Finding the optimal solution for battery sustainability
MODERATION: Prof. Matthias Tomenendal
Director, Berlin School of Economics and LawMODERATION: Prof. Matthias Tomenendal
Director, Berlin School of Economics and LawDr. Nuria Gonzalez-Garcia
Head of Research & Technology, betteriesDr. Nuria Gonzalez-Garcia
Head of Research & Technology, betteriesDr. Sven Jantzen
Director Government Affairs, Umicore AG & Co. KGDr. Sven Jantzen
Director Government Affairs, Umicore AG & Co. KGDr. Christoph Jaschinski
Senior Vice President Global Business Development, LeadecDr. Christoph Jaschinski
Senior Vice President Global Business Development, Leadec - 14.35 - 14.50
Coffee break and networking in the exhibition
- 14.50 - 15.10Conference Hall
KEYNOTE | Q&AA look at next-generation battery technologies: Sodium-Ion
Dr. Wiebke Reichstein
Lead R&D, UnivercellDr. Wiebke Reichstein
Lead R&D, Univercell - 15.10 - 16.10Conference Hall
IMPULSES AND DISCUSSION | Q&AThe race for solid-state
MODERATION: Fabian Duffner
Partner | Advanced Technologies, Porsche ConsultingMODERATION: Fabian Duffner
Partner | Advanced Technologies, Porsche ConsultingRobin Bell
NPI Director, ILIKA TechnologiesRobin Bell
NPI Director, ILIKA TechnologiesRichard Bouveret
CEO & Chairman, Blue SolutionsRichard Bouveret
CEO & Chairman, Blue SolutionsFrancisco Carranza
CEO, BasquevoltFrancisco Carranza
CEO, Basquevolt - 16.10 - 16.20Conference Hall
IMPULSENext-level research-industry collaboration for accelerating battery innovation
Simon Voss
Managing Director, E-Mobility Lab of RWTH Aachen UniversitySimon Voss
Managing Director, E-Mobility Lab of RWTH Aachen University - 16.20 - 17.00Conference Hall
Coffee break and networking in the exhibition
- 17.00 - 17.20Conference Hall
INTERVIEW | Q&ARaw material scarcity: A major threat to the European battery industry?
MODERATION: Prof. Dr. Stephan Wagner
Professor of Supply Chain Management, ETH ZĂŒrichMODERATION: Prof. Dr. Stephan Wagner
Professor of Supply Chain Management, ETH ZĂŒrichDr. Christoph Hartnig
Director R&D and Business Development Lithium Battery Materials, AMG Lithium GmbHDr. Christoph Hartnig
Director R&D and Business Development Lithium Battery Materials, AMG Lithium GmbHDr. Anna Motta
Head of Advanced Materials and Technologies, Talga Group LtdDr. Anna Motta
Head of Advanced Materials and Technologies, Talga Group Ltd - 17.20 - 17.40Conference Hall
INTERVIEW | Q&APowering battery projects: Navigating financing and funding opportunities
MODERATION: Uwe Seidel
Programm Manager Battery, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbHMODERATION: Uwe Seidel
Programm Manager Battery, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbHMarc Isabelle
CEO, European EconomicsMarc Isabelle
CEO, European EconomicsVincent Veron
Head of Transition Minerals, Metals and Batteries, BNP ParibasVincent Veron
Head of Transition Minerals, Metals and Batteries, BNP Paribas - 17.40 - 18.30Conference Hall
PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&AStrengthening local supply chains: Building a competitive EU battery industry through local for local
MODERATION: Dr. Simon Engelke
Founder & Chair, Battery AssociatesMODERATION: Dr. Simon Engelke
Founder & Chair, Battery AssociatesCarmen Meyers
Vice President Business Management Europe & Global Sales, Battery Materials, BASF SECarmen Meyers
Vice President Business Management Europe & Global Sales, Battery Materials, BASF SEMark Laderer
Executive Vice President Mobility & Battery Solutions, Manz AGMark Laderer
Executive Vice President Mobility & Battery Solutions, Manz AGClaude Laperiere
Global Battery Supply Chain Director, Schneider Electric and President Upcell AllianceClaude Laperiere
Global Battery Supply Chain Director, Schneider Electric and President Upcell AllianceNicolas Bozek
Head of Partnerships, BasquevoltNicolas Bozek
Head of Partnerships, Basquevolt - 18.30 - 00.00Exhibition Hall & Foyer
Evening reception with cocktails and flying dinner
November 28, 2023 | Conference day 2
Daniel WĂ€ldchen Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG | ||
Daniel WĂ€ldchen Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG |
Bob Hess Vice Chairman, Global Strategy, Newmark | ||
Bob Hess Vice Chairman, Global Strategy, Newmark |
MODERATION: Prof. Andreas Zaby President , Berlin School of Economics and Law | ||
MODERATION: Prof. Andreas Zaby President , Berlin School of Economics and Law | ||
Marian Bocek Co-Founder and CEO, InoBat | ||
Marian Bocek Co-Founder and CEO, InoBat | ||
Nemanja MikaÄ CEO, ElevenEs | ||
Nemanja MikaÄ CEO, ElevenEs | ||
Dr. Gilles Normand President ProLogium Europe and EVP Global Development, ProLogium | ||
Dr. Gilles Normand President ProLogium Europe and EVP Global Development, ProLogium | ||
Nicolas Steinbacher Program Lead Northvolt Germany, Senior Director Strategy & Corporate Development, Northvolt | ||
Nicolas Steinbacher Program Lead Northvolt Germany, Senior Director Strategy & Corporate Development, Northvolt |
Markus Pennekamp Executive Vice President, Matthews Europe GmbH | ||
Markus Pennekamp Executive Vice President, Matthews Europe GmbH |
Dr. Doron Myersdorf CEO & Founder, Storedot | ||
Dr. Doron Myersdorf CEO & Founder, Storedot |
MODERATION: Prof. Andreas Zaby President , Berlin School of Economics and Law | ||
MODERATION: Prof. Andreas Zaby President , Berlin School of Economics and Law | ||
Uwe Ahrens Managing Director, Altech Advanced Materials AG | ||
Uwe Ahrens Managing Director, Altech Advanced Materials AG | ||
Michael Peither CTO, VoltStorage | ||
Michael Peither CTO, VoltStorage | ||
Manuel Laublaettner Business Development Lead, Rimac Energy | ||
Manuel Laublaettner Business Development Lead, Rimac Energy |
Anna Harthus Director Business Development Battery Systems, Webasto Group | ||
Anna Harthus Director Business Development Battery Systems, Webasto Group |
MODERATION: Florian Obst Principal, Speedinvest | ||
MODERATION: Florian Obst Principal, Speedinvest | ||
Nesrine Darragi CEO, Hive Electric | ||
Nesrine Darragi CEO, Hive Electric | ||
Eloisa de Castro CEO, Enerpoly | ||
Eloisa de Castro CEO, Enerpoly | ||
Dr. Einar Karu CTO, UP Catalyst | ||
Dr. Einar Karu CTO, UP Catalyst | ||
Björn MÄrlid CEO, Altris | ||
Björn MÄrlid CEO, Altris | ||
Dr. Gideon Schwich Co-Founder, COO, Cylib | ||
Dr. Gideon Schwich Co-Founder, COO, Cylib |
Kaisa Toroskainen Programme Manager, Global Battery Alliance | ||
Kaisa Toroskainen Programme Manager, Global Battery Alliance |
MODERATION: Prof. Andreas Zaby President , Berlin School of Economics and Law | ||
MODERATION: Prof. Andreas Zaby President , Berlin School of Economics and Law | ||
Dr. Michael Baumann CEO & Co-Founder, Twaice | ||
Dr. Michael Baumann CEO & Co-Founder, Twaice | ||
Dr. Julian Proelss Global Director Business Management Battery Recycling, BASF SE | ||
Dr. Julian Proelss Global Director Business Management Battery Recycling, BASF SE | ||
Dr. Jennifer Lenz Director QM Operations Europe, SVOLT Energy Technology Ltd. | ||
Dr. Jennifer Lenz Director QM Operations Europe, SVOLT Energy Technology Ltd. |
Daniel WĂ€ldchen Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG | ||
Daniel WĂ€ldchen Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG |
More speakers are still being confirmed. Please check back regulary for updates or subscribe to our Newsletter.
Innovation Stage
November 27, 2023 | Conference day 1
TECH TALKS - Materials
Niina Grönqvist Founder, Vice President, Carbon Products, Hycamite | ||
Niina Grönqvist Founder, Vice President, Carbon Products, Hycamite |
Dr. Kim Kreisköther Specialist Battery System, Henkel AG | ||
Dr. Kim Kreisköther Specialist Battery System, Henkel AG |
Dr. Daniela Sordi CTO, CarbonX | ||
Dr. Daniela Sordi CTO, CarbonX |
Florian Wolf CFO, Innolith | ||
Florian Wolf CFO, Innolith |
Dr. Marcel Neubert CTO, NorcSi | ||
Dr. Marcel Neubert CTO, NorcSi |
PANEL DISCUSSION
MODERATION: Ilkka Homanen Head of Hydrogen & Batteries program, Business Finland | ||
MODERATION: Ilkka Homanen Head of Smart Mobility and Batteries, Business Finland | ||
MODERATION: Jessica Olsson Head of Energy and Transport Europe, Business Sweden | ||
MODERATION: Jessica Olsson Head of Energy and Transport Europe, Business Sweden | ||
Andreas Frydensvang CCO, Hydrovolt | ||
Andreas Frydensvang CCO, Hydrovolt | ||
Tero HollÀnder Head of Business Line Batteries, Fortum and Member of The Board, Fortum Battery Recycling Oy | ||
Tero HollÀnder Head of Business Line Batteries, Fortum and Member of The Board, Fortum Battery Recycling Oy | ||
Björn MÄrlid CEO, Altris | ||
Björn MÄrlid CEO, Altris |
TECH TALKS
Dr. Lukas Lutz Co-Founder, Battery Sphere GmbH | ||
Dr. Lukas Lutz Co-Founder, Battery Sphere GmbH |
Dr. Richard Ahlfeld CEO, Monolith AI | ||
Dr. Richard Ahlfeld CEO, Monolith AI |
Leon Farrant CEO & Co-Founder, Green li-ion | ||
Leon Farrant CEO & Co-Founder, Green li-ion |
Umberto Cucchi Business Developer, Circularise | ||
Umberto Cucchi Business Developer, Circularise |
Subin Kang Project Manager, Materials & Circular Economy, SYSTEMIQ | ||
Subin Kang Project Manager, Materials & Circular Economy, SYSTEMIQ | ||
Tilmann Vahle Director, Circular Batteries Lead, SYSTEMIQ | ||
Tilmann Vahle Director, Circular Batteries Lead, SYSTEMIQ |
PANEL DISCUSSION - LIVE PODCAST
MODERATION: Simon Voss Managing Director, E-Mobility Lab of RWTH Aachen University | ||
MODERATION: Simon Voss Managing Director, E-Mobility Lab of RWTH Aachen University | ||
Dr. Sarah Michaelis Division Manager Battery Production, VDMA Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagebau e.V. | ||
Dr. Sarah Michaelis Division Manager Battery Production, VDMA Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagebau e.V. | ||
Robert Schmalholz Vice President - Head of Business Unit E-Mobility, GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG | ||
Robert Schmalholz Vice President - Head of Business Unit E-Mobility, GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG | ||
Dr. Herrmann Uchtmann Head of Battery Mass Production Solutions, Schuler Pressen GmbH | ||
Dr. Herrmann Uchtmann Head of Battery Mass Production Solutions, Schuler Pressen GmbH |
November 28, 2023 | Conference day 2
TECH TALKS - Manufacturing innovations
Philipp Hummel Regional Sales Director Europe METALS, Herrmann Ultraschall | ||
Philipp Hummel Regional Sales Director Europe METALS, Herrmann Ultraschall | ||
Tim Schirmer Head of Product Management PLASTICS & METALS, Herrmann Ultraschall | ||
Tim Schirmer Head of Product Management PLASTICS & METALS, Herrmann Ultraschall |
Clemens Saur CEO, NeuroControls GmbH | ||
Clemens Saur CEO, NeuroControls GmbH |
Dr. Stefan Klaus Head of Business Unit Surface Coating Systems, Sturm Holding GmbH | ||
Dr. Stefan Klaus Head of Business Unit Surface Coating Systems, Sturm Holding GmbH |
Andreas Probst Business Development Manager, Mettler-Toledo GmbH | ||
Andreas Probst Business Development Manager, Mettler-Toledo GmbH |
Oliver Meister Key Account Manager, ISRA SURFACE VISION GmbH | ||
Oliver Meister Key Account Manager, ISRA SURFACE VISION GmbH |
Jonas Bodenbender Head of Development Battery Systems, ElringKlinger AG | ||
Jonas Bodenbender Head of Development Battery Systems, ElringKlinger AG |
Kalle YlÀ-Jarkko Senior Data Scientist, Smart Factory, Elisa IndustrIQ | ||
Kalle YlÀ-Jarkko Senior Data Scientist, Smart Factory, Elisa IndustrIQ | ||
MirÄo Krsteski Client & Corporate Partner - Battery Technology Manufacturing, camLine | ||
MirÄo Krsteski Client & Corporate Partner - Battery Technology Manufacturing, camLine |
Interactive Business Game
Piotr GrudzieĆ Innovation Consultant, Bax & Company | ||
Piotr GrudzieĆ Innovation Consultant, Bax & Company | ||
Maarten Buysse Innovation Consultant, Bax & Company | ||
Maarten Buysse Innovation Consultant, Bax & Company |
More speakers are still being confirmed. Please check back regulary for updates or subscribe to our Newsletter.
Executive Workshops
Executive Workshops
On-site only: Discuss topics and work in teams with other executive professionals and selected experts. Exchange ideas, present results, and gain new insights.
Monday, November 27, 2023
limited seats - for all access ticket holders only
(pre-registration required)
MODERATION: Christian Eckert Director Sustainability & Environment/ Managing Director Section Batteries, ZVEI e.V. | ||
MODERATION: Christian Eckert Director Sustainability & Environment/ Managing Director Section Batteries, ZVEI e.V. | ||
Florian Karlstedt Managing Director, BLC - The Battery Lifecycle Company | ||
Florian Karlstedt Managing Director, BLC - The Battery Lifecycle Company | ||
Lukas Brandl Managing Director, BLC - The Battery Lifecycle Company | ||
Lukas Brandl Managing Director, BLC - The Battery Lifecycle Company | ||
Dr. Klaus Eberhardt Battery Technology Manager, Exyte | ||
Dr. Klaus Eberhardt Battery Technology Manager, Exyte | ||
Ketan Vaidya Life Cycle Assessment Analyst, Northvolt | ||
Ketan Vaidya Life Cycle Assessment Analyst, Northvolt | ||
Anna Braunfels Lead Value Assessment @Battery Pass, Systemiq | ||
Anna Braunfels Lead Value Assessment @Battery Pass, Systemiq | ||
Achim Teuber Lead Product Carbon Footprint @Battery Pass, Systemiq | ||
Achim Teuber Lead Product Carbon Footprint @Battery Pass, Systemiq | ||
Dr. Sven Jantzen Director Government Affairs, Umicore AG & Co. KG | ||
Dr. Sven Jantzen Director Government Affairs, Umicore AG & Co. KG | ||
Olivier Hutin Business Development Manager Battery Recycling Solutions, Umicore AG & Co. KG | ||
Olivier Hutin Business Development Manager Battery Recycling Solutions, Umicore AG & Co. KG |
Sebastian Kawollek Director Products & Projects, ACCURE Battery Intelligence GmbH | ||
Sebastian Kawollek Director Products & Projects, ACCURE Battery Intelligence GmbH | ||
Marc Locke Head of Customer Success, ACCURE Battery Intelligence GmbH | ||
Marc Locke Head of Customer Success, ACCURE Battery Intelligence GmbH | ||
Stefan Goede CTO, Munich Electrification | ||
Stefan Goede CTO, Munich Electrification | ||
Timo Völkl Head of Software, Munich Electrification | ||
Timo Völkl Head of Software, Munich Electrification |
Piotr GrudzieĆ Innovation Consultant, Bax & Company | ||
Piotr GrudzieĆ Innovation Consultant, Bax & Company | ||
Maarten Buysse Innovation Consultant, Bax & Company | ||
Maarten Buysse Innovation Consultant, Bax & Company |
More experts are still being confirmed. Please check back regulary for updates or subscribe to our Newsletter.
Excursion
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
betteries AMPS GmbH | ||
betteries AMPS GmbH | ||
betteries AMPS offers a flexible range of fully certified productive use 2nd life AC + DC power solutions for professionals, upcycling only batteries with proven quality grade from verified 1st life battery sources like Renault Mobilize. | ||
betteries AMPS offers a flexible range of fully certified productive use 2nd life AC + DC power solutions for professionals, upcycling only batteries with proven quality grade from verified 1st life battery sources like Renault Mobilize. | ||
15.45 - 16.00 | Check-in / Meeting point at the registration desk | ||
15.45 - 16.00 | Check-in / Meeting point at the registration desk | ||
16.00 - 16.30 | Transfer by bus to betteries AMPS GmbH | ||
16.00 - 16.30 | Transfer by bus to betteries AMPS GmbH | ||
16.30 - 17.30 | Guided Tour: 2nd life solutions for EV batteries | ||
16.30 - 17.30 | Guided Tour: 2nd life solutions for EV batteries | ||
17.30 - 18.00 | Transfer by bus to the Estrel or individual departure | ||
17.30 - 18.00 | Transfer by bus to the Estrel or individual departure |
limited to 60 seats - for all access ticket holders only
(pre-registration required)
Learn more about our excursion partner betteries: