Conference Program 2024

November 5-6, 2024 | ECC Berlin, GERMANY

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Accelerating Europe’s battery industry:
Innovative. Sustainable. Stronger together.

MARKET STRATEGIES AND POLICIES

MANUFACTURING AND GIGAFACTORIES

BATTERY CHEMISTRY AND DESIGN

xEV AND STATIONARY APPLICATIONS

LIFECYCLE AND SUSTAINABILITY

BATTERY WORKFORCE

Specials & Networking

Excursion to theion GmbH

November 4, 15.00 - 17.45 CET
Bus transfer from ECC Berlin to the Berlin-based start-up
Limited to 40 participants, with pre-registration

Evening reception & party

November 5, 17.30 - 00.00 CET
Exhibition Hall & Foyer - Evening program with food & drinks, table football, photo box, cocktail bar, DJ and more

Women in battery meet-up

November 5, 10.25 - 11.15 CET
Innovation Stage / Exhibition Hall

Talent Club for students

November 6, 9.00 - 15.00 CET
Day 2 is free of charge for students

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Agenda

Day 1 | Tuesday, Nov 5

Main Stage

08.00 - 09.00

Check-in, morning coffee and first networking
Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
09.00 - 09.15

Welcome and networking kick-off
Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Board, IPM AG
Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Board, IPM AG
09.15 - 09.25Market strategies and policies

OPENING SPEECH
Europe's political battery roadmap
Thore Sekkenes
EBA Programme Director, EIT InnoEnergy - European Battery Alliance
Thore Sekkenes
EBA Programme Director, EIT InnoEnergy - European Battery Alliance

09.25 - 10.25

Market strategies and policies

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A
Growing a sustainable, competitive and resilient battery ecosystem in Europe - Challenges, opportunities and strategies

	MODERATION: Dr. Simon Engelke Founder and Chair, Battery Associates
	MODERATION: Dr. Simon Engelke Founder and Chair, Battery Associates
	Richard Bouveret CEO & Chairman, Blue Solutions
	Richard Bouveret CEO & Chairman, Blue Solutions
	Michael Kellner Parliamentary State Secretary, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
	Michael Kellner Parliamentary State Secretary, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
	Kai Alexander Müller CFO, PowerCo
	Kai Alexander Müller CFO, PowerCo
	Ilka von Dalwigk Director General, RECHARGE
	Ilka von Dalwigk Director General, RECHARGE
	Nicolas Steinbacher Program Lead Germany, Northvolt
	Nicolas Steinbacher Program Lead Germany, Northvolt

10.25 - 11.15

Networking break

parallel: Women in battery meet-up (Innovation Stage)
more Info

11.15 - 12.15

xEV and stationary applications

IMPULSE PANEL | Q&A
Electrification use cases – What different applications can learn from each other

	MODERATION: Prof. Dr. Matthias Tomenendal Director Berlin Professional School, Berlin School of Economics and Law
	MODERATION: Prof. Dr. Matthias Tomenendal Director Berlin Professional School, Berlin School of Economics and Law
	Johannes Durschang Head of Sales, Customcells
	Johannes Durschang Head of Sales, Customcells
	Dr. Frank Kindermann Head of Battery Systems Europe, Nio
	Dr. Frank Kindermann Head of Battery Systems Europe, Nio
	Ulrich Zimmer Senior Vice President - Head of Group R&D Battery and Charging, Traton
	Ulrich Zimmer Senior Vice President - Head of Group R&D Battery and Charging, Traton
Session wrap-up and discussion

12.15 - 12.55

Battery chemistry and design

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A
Innovation-driven growth for Europe´s battery future

	MODERATION: Pierre Bagnon Excecutive Vice President, Global Head of Intelligent Industry Accelerator, Capgemini Invent
	MODERATION: Pierre Bagnon Excecutive Vice President, Global Head of Intelligent Industry Accelerator, Capgemini Invent
	Bernhard Bruhn Vice President Global BU LIB, Dürr Systems AG
	Bernhard Bruhn Vice President Global BU LIB, Dürr Systems AG
	Prof. Dr. Achim Kampker Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components, PEM RWTH Aachen
	Prof. Dr. Achim Kampker Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components, PEM RWTH Aachen
	Yann Vincent CEO, Automotive Cells Company SE (ACC)
	Yann Vincent CEO, Automotive Cells Company SE (ACC)
	Silvia-Luna Yzaguirre Sanchez Director Battery Cell Development, PowerCo
	Silvia-Luna Yzaguirre Sanchez Director Battery Cell Development, PowerCo

12.55 - 14.05

Networking lunch

14.05 - 15.35

Battery chemistry and design

IMPULSE PANEL | Q&A
Next-gen battery technologies

	MODERATION: Prof. Dr. Martin Winter Director IMDB-4, Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH, Scientific Director, MEET Battery Research Center, University of Muenster
	MODERATION: Prof. Dr. Martin Winter Director IMDB-4, Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH, Scientific Director, MEET Battery Research Center, University of Muenster
	Dr. Ionel Stefan CTO, Amprius
	Dr. Ionel Stefan CTO, Amprius
	Graeme Purdy CEO, Ilika
	Graeme Purdy CEO, Ilika
	Terje U. Eiken CRO and EVP Sales and Solutions, Beyonder
	Terje U. Eiken CRO and EVP Sales and Solutions, Beyonder
	Naoki Ota President and CEO, 24M Technologies
	Naoki Ota President and CEO, 24M Technologies
Session wrap-up and discussion

15.35 - 16.05

Networking break
16.05 - 16.15Lifecycle and sustainability

UPDATE
Battery passport update
Dr. Franz Geyer
Head of Technology Cluster, BMW Group
Dr. Franz Geyer
Head of Technology Cluster, BMW Group
16.15 - 16.20Lifecycle and sustainability

INTRO
Recycling and circular economy strategies
Christine Große Lembeck
Vice President Battery Recycling, BASF
Christine Große Lembeck
Vice President Battery Recycling, BASF

16.20 - 17.05

Lifecycle and sustainability

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A
Recycling and circular economy strategies

	MODERATION: Prof. Dr. Andreas Zaby Innovation Manager, Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND)
	MODERATION: Prof. Dr. Andreas Zaby Innovation Manager, Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND)
	Dr. Franz Geyer Head of Technology Cluster, BMW Group
	Dr. Franz Geyer Head of Technology Cluster, BMW Group
	Christine Große Lembeck Vice President Battery Recycling, BASF
	Christine Große Lembeck Vice President Battery Recycling, BASF
	Dr. Ksenija Milicevic Neumann Co-Founder and CTO, tozero
	Dr. Ksenija Milicevic Neumann Co-Founder and CTO, tozero
	Gilles Moreau Co-Founder and Chief Open Innovation and Sustainability Officer, Verkor
	Gilles Moreau Co-Founder and Chief Open Innovation and Sustainability Officer, Verkor
	Ilka von Dalwigk Director General, RECHARGE
	Ilka von Dalwigk Director General, RECHARGE

17.05 - 17.25Manufacturing and gigafactories

KEYNOTE | Q&A
Managing battery ecosystems: How to successfully build-up a gigafactory
Nicolas Steinbacher
Program Lead Germany, Northvolt
Nicolas Steinbacher
Program Lead Germany, Northvolt
17.30 - 00.00

Evening reception and Networking party in the exhibition

Day 1 | Day 2

Innovation Stage

09.00 - 11.15

No Session

10.25 - 11.15

Women in Battery Meet-up

Inspiration Talk, Speed Networking and Champagne reception
	Silvia-Luna Yzaguirre Sanchez Director Battery Cell Development, PowerCo
Inspiration Talk, Speed Networking and Champagne reception
	Silvia-Luna Yzaguirre Sanchez Director Battery Cell Development, PowerCo
*more Info*

11.15 - 11.55

Battery workforce

PANEL DISCUSSION
The battery workforce challenge: What it takes to find the right talent and retain them in a global market

	MODERATION: Agnes Mink Partner & Director, Global Executive Search and Talent Management Company, Mercuri Urval
	MODERATION: Agnes Mink Partner & Director, Global Executive Search and Talent Management Company, Mercuri Urval
	Christin-Marie Boudgoust CCO, Morrow
	Christin-Marie Boudgoust CCO, Morrow
	Dr. Simon Engelke Founder and Chair, Battery Associates
	Dr. Simon Engelke Founder and Chair, Battery Associates
	Florian Erhorn Partner & Global Head of Battery, ESS & E-Mobility, Mercuri Urval
	Florian Erhorn Partner & Global Head of Battery, ESS & E-Mobility, Mercuri Urval
	Li Yang Senior Employer Branding Expert, PowerCo
	Li Yang Senior Employer Branding Expert, PowerCo

11.55 - 12.55

Battery chemistry and design

TECH TALKS
Battery chemistry and design

Flow battery - solar energy at night: The way to global deployment
	Dr. Hartmut Gross Director New Business & Technology, Schunk Group
Flow battery - solar energy at night: The way to global deployment
	Dr. Hartmut Gross Director New Business & Technology, Schunk Group
	Prof. Dr. Antoni Forner-Cuenca Associate Professor, Eindhoven University of Technology
	Prof. Dr. Antoni Forner-Cuenca Associate Professor, Eindhoven University of Technology
Prismatic cell housings for future automotive cell applications
	Dr. Michael Hein Head of Product Line Battery Components, HOERBIGER Antriebstechnik Holding GmbH
Prismatic cell housings for future automotive cell applications
	Dr. Michael Hein Head of Product Line Battery Components, HOERBIGER Antriebstechnik Holding GmbH
Innovative battery solutions for future-proof products
	André Gronke Head of Overseas Product Development, Farasis Energy Europe GmbH
Innovative battery solutions for future-proof products
	André Gronke Head of Overseas Product Development, Farasis Energy Europe GmbH

12.55 - 14.05

Networking lunch

14.05 - 14.35

Lifecycle and sustainability

PANEL DISCUSSION
Towards a circular battery value chain: Innovations from the Nordics

	MODERATION: Jessica Olsson Head of Energy & Transport Europe, Business Sweden
	MODERATION: Jessica Olsson Head of Energy & Transport Europe, Business Sweden
	MODERATION: Benedicte Fasmer Waaler Special Advisor, Invest in Norway (Innovation Norway)
	MODERATION: Benedicte Fasmer Waaler Special Advisor, Invest in Norway (Innovation Norway)
	Kent Moore CCO, Drev
	Kent Moore CCO, Drev
	Mikko Rantaharju VP Hydrometallurgy, Metso
	Mikko Rantaharju VP Hydrometallurgy, Metso
	Odd Strømsnes CEO, Bergen Carbon Solutions
	Odd Strømsnes CEO, Bergen Carbon Solutions

14.35 - 15.35

Battery chemistry and design

START-UP PITCHES | Q&A
Innovative sparks: Startups revolutionizing the battery industry

	MODERATION: Prof. Dr. Andreas Zaby Innovation Manager, Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND)
	MODERATION: Prof. Dr. Andreas Zaby Innovation Manager, Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND)
	Benjamin Ferstad CEO, ZNL Energy
	Benjamin Ferstad CEO, ZNL Energy
	Daniel Palme Co-Founder and CEO, HalioGen Power
	Daniel Palme Co-Founder and CEO, HalioGen Power
	Bastian Ruther Managing Director, LIMATICA
	Bastian Ruther Managing Director, LIMATICA
	Christina Sauter Co-Founder and CTO, 8inks
	Christina Sauter Co-Founder and CTO, 8inks

15.35 - 16.05

Networking break

16.05 - 17.25

Manufacturing and gigafactories

TECH TALKS
Manufacturing and gigafactories

Enabling the science of future batteries for a cleaner and safer world
	Fabrizio Moltoni VP and General Manager, Clean Energy, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Enabling the science of future batteries for a cleaner and safer world
	Fabrizio Moltoni VP and General Manager, Clean Energy, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Granode Materials silicon anode technology: Tiny particles solve huge battery problems
	Dr. Mojtaba G. Kohan CTO, Granode Materials
Granode Materials silicon anode technology: Tiny particles solve huge battery problems
	Dr. Mojtaba G. Kohan CTO, Granode Materials
Battery cell production: How vision technology ensures efficient quality control
	Selena Schwarm Head of Business Innovation, Basler AG
Battery cell production: How vision technology ensures efficient quality control
	Selena Schwarm Head of Business Innovation, Basler AG
Strength through collaboration: Strategic partnerships for success in European formation equipment
	Dr. Rolf-Günther Nieberding CEO, thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering GmbH
Strength through collaboration: Strategic partnerships for success in European formation equipment
	Dr. Rolf-Günther Nieberding CEO, thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering GmbH
Accelerating gigafactory ramp-up with green field support
	Dr. Christoph Jaschinski Senior Vice President Global Business Development, Leadec
Accelerating gigafactory ramp-up with green field support
	Dr. Christoph Jaschinski Senior Vice President Global Business Development, Leadec

Day 1 | Day 2

Workshops | Deep Dives

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14.05 - 14.50

Market strategies and policies

DEEP DIVE | ROOM 3
Financing and funding: IPCEIs influence on the European economy

	Uwe Seidel Programm Manager Battery, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH
	Uwe Seidel Programm Manager Battery, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH
	Dr. Nikolas Oehl-Schalla Consultant, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH
	Dr. Nikolas Oehl-Schalla Consultant, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH

14.50 - 15.35Battery chemistry and design

DEEP DIVE | ROOM 2
Transforming battery development: New AI models for simulation
Dr. Lukas Lutz
Co-Founder, Battery Sphere GmbH
Dr. Lukas Lutz
Co-Founder, Battery Sphere GmbH
15.35 - 16.05

Networking break

16.30 - 18.30

Lifecycle and sustainability

WORKSHOP | ROOM 3
Battery Passports - How to implement them to generate maximum business value

	Tilmann Vahle Director, Sustainable Mobility and Batteries, SYSTEMIQ
	Tilmann Vahle Director, Sustainable Mobility and Batteries, SYSTEMIQ
	Ian de Vries Founder, CEO and CTO, Balancell
	Ian de Vries Founder, CEO and CTO, Balancell
	Alex Jan Erdmann External Affairs, MAHLE Aftermarket
	Alex Jan Erdmann External Affairs, MAHLE Aftermarket
	Dr. Sven Jantzen Director Government Affairs, Umicore
	Dr. Sven Jantzen Director Government Affairs, Umicore
	Karolin Langfeldt Business Development Director, Circulor
	Karolin Langfeldt Business Development Director, Circulor
	Dr. Niklas Niemann Partner, SYSTEMIQ
	Dr. Niklas Niemann Partner, SYSTEMIQ
	Josepha Pfeiffer Solution Consultant, Bosch Connected Industry
	Josepha Pfeiffer Solution Consultant, Bosch Connected Industry
	Dr. Kerstin Sann-Ferro Standardization Manager, VDE - Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik
	Dr. Kerstin Sann-Ferro Standardization Manager, VDE - Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik
	Maximilian Weinhold Chief Product Owner Battery Passport, Siemens
	Maximilian Weinhold Chief Product Owner Battery Passport, Siemens

16.30 - 18.30

Manufacturing and gigafactories

WORKSHOP | ROOM 2
Benchmark and optimization approaches in resource-efficient battery pack and module production

	Lukas Kothmeier Managing Director, LKMC GmbH
	Lukas Kothmeier Managing Director, LKMC GmbH
	Sebastian Gillen Partner, LKMC GmbH
	Sebastian Gillen Partner, LKMC GmbH
	Felix Scheile Managing Co-Founder, VIA Battery GmbH
	Felix Scheile Managing Co-Founder, VIA Battery GmbH
	Jonas Steinkrauß Project Manager, bbw gGmbH
	Jonas Steinkrauß Project Manager, bbw gGmbH
	Simon Voss Founder and Chief, BETTERE GmbH
	Simon Voss Founder and Chief, BETTERE GmbH
	Maximilian Wagner Cluster Manager, Automotive Cluster Eastern Germany
	Maximilian Wagner Cluster Manager, Automotive Cluster Eastern Germany

Day 1 | Day 2

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Evening reception & party

November 5, 17.30 - 00.00, Exhibition Hall & Foyer

Enjoy delicious food and drinks at the evening reception from 17.30 to 20.00 while you catch up on the day's conversations or make new contacts in a relaxed atmosphere.

And afterwards? Compete against other teams in a table football match, capture your memories in the photo box, chat at the cocktail bar and dance to groovy DJ sounds. Show the world how well the battery community can party!

Day 2 | Wednesday, Nov 6

Main Stage

08.00 - 09.00

Check-in, morning coffee and first networking
09.00 - 09.05

Opening of conference day 2
09.05 - 09.20Market strategies and policies

INTRO
Raw materials market insights: Trends and projections
Siyamend Al Barazi
Head of Unit Mineral Economics, German Mineral Resources Agency (DERA)
Siyamend Al Barazi
Head of Unit Mineral Economics, German Mineral Resources Agency (DERA)

09.20 - 10.15

Market strategies and policies

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A
Securing material supply in Europe

	MODERATION: Prof. Dr. Andreas Zaby Innovation Manager, Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND)
	MODERATION: Prof. Dr. Andreas Zaby Innovation Manager, Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND)
	Siyamend Al Barazi Head of Unit Mineral Economics, German Mineral Resources Agency (DERA)
	Siyamend Al Barazi Head of Unit Mineral Economics, German Mineral Resources Agency (DERA)
	Dr. Tilo Hauke EVP Down Stream Operations, NextSourceMaterials
	Dr. Tilo Hauke EVP Down Stream Operations, NextSourceMaterials
	Cris Moreno Managing Director and CEO, Vulcan Energy Resources
	Cris Moreno Managing Director and CEO, Vulcan Energy Resources
	Jonathan Vanherberghen Director External Affairs Europe, Rio Tinto
	Jonathan Vanherberghen Director External Affairs Europe, Rio Tinto

10.15 - 10.55

Networking break
10.55 - 11.25TALENT CLUB - Innovation Stage

Employer Pitches
more Info
11.25 - 12.25 TALENT CLUB - Foyer

Employer speed dating
more Info

Meet with PowerCo and Uniper to gain insights into exciting job opportunities and career prospects.
10.55 - 11.10Battery chemistry and design

TECH TALK | Q&A
Hype or hope: How impactful is AI for battery development?
Marius Koestler
VP Battery Growth, Monolith
Marius Koestler
VP Battery Growth, Monolith
11.10 - 11.25Lifecycle and sustainability

TECH TALK | Q&A
Enabling EV battery circularity: Switchable battery assembly technology
Stefan Kreiling
Vice President of Innovation, Henkel
Stefan Kreiling
Vice President of Innovation, Henkel
11.25 - 11.40Battery chemistry and design

TECH TALK | Q&A
Supplying lithium metal foils for next-gen battery anode take-off
Richard Bouveret
CEO & Chairman, Blue Solutions
Richard Bouveret
CEO & Chairman, Blue Solutions
11.40 - 11.55Manufacturing and gigafactories

TECH TALK | Q&A
Solid-state battery production: Innovations in dry electrode equipment and advanced production techniques
Dr. Hannes Weinmann
Head of New Technology Exploration, Lead Intelligent Equipment
Dr. Hannes Weinmann
Head of New Technology Exploration, Lead Intelligent Equipment
11.55 - 12.10Battery chemistry and design

TECH TALK | Q&A
Deflation units: Protection of the battery system
Wilhelm Wunder
Vice President Engineering, KACO
Wilhelm Wunder
Vice President Engineering, KACO
12.10 - 12.25Battery chemistry and design

TECH TALK | Q&A
Fast charging lithium anode and sulfur crystal cathode
Dr. Ulrich Ehmes
CEO, theion GmbH
Dr. Ulrich Ehmes
CEO, theion GmbH
12.25 - 13.25

Networking lunch
13.25 - 13.35xEV and stationary applications

INTRO
Status quo and market outlook for stationary storage solutions
Iola Hughes
Head of Research, Rho Motion
Iola Hughes
Head of Research, Rho Motion

13.35 - 15.00

xEV and stationary applications

IMPULSE PANEL | Q&A
Storage is key: Finding the right technology for the energy transition

	MODERATION: Iola Hughes Head of Research, Rho Motion
	MODERATION: Iola Hughes Head of Research, Rho Motion
	Roman Alberti Founder and Managing Director, Voltfang
	Roman Alberti Founder and Managing Director, Voltfang
	Dr. Rahul Fotedar CTO, Morrow Batteries ASA
	Dr. Rahul Fotedar CTO, Morrow Batteries ASA
	Dr. Linus Froböse Managing Director and CTO, Skeleton Technologies
	Dr. Linus Froböse Managing Director and CTO, Skeleton Technologies
	Rishi Patel CPO, Altris
	Rishi Patel CPO, Altris
Session wrap-up and discussion

15:00

Closing
Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Board, IPM AG
Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Board, IPM AG

Innovation Stage

09.00 - 10.55

No Session

10.55 - 11.25

TALENT CLUB - Innovation Stage

PITCHES
Employers present their companies and career opportunities
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	Rica Bühner Employer Branding Expert, PowerCo
	Rica Bühner Employer Branding Expert, PowerCo
	Dr. Michael Lang Head of Cell Design, PowerCo
	Dr. Michael Lang Head of Cell Design, PowerCo
	Dr. Roderich Otte Head of Cell Development Labs, PowerCo
	Dr. Roderich Otte Head of Cell Development Labs, PowerCo
	Dr. Dennis Lange Renewables Innovator, Uniper
	Dr. Dennis Lange Renewables Innovator, Uniper

11.25 - 12.25TALENT CLUB - Foyer

Employer speed dating
more Info

Meet with PowerCo and Uniper to gain insights into exciting job opportunities and career prospects.

11.25 - 12.25

Battery chemistry and design

TECH TALKS
Battery chemistry and design

Why cellulose-based separators play an essential role in secondary batteries
	Daniel Fischer Head of SBU Battery Separators, Delfortgroup AG
Why cellulose-based separators play an essential role in secondary batteries
	Daniel Fischer Head of SBU Battery Separators, Delfortgroup AG
Utilizing NASA’s technology for today’s battery innovation
	Karl-Gustav Tamberg Head of Sales, UP Catalyst
Utilizing NASA’s technology for today’s battery innovation
	Karl-Gustav Tamberg Head of Sales, UP Catalyst
Novel electrolyte with high ionic conductivity - Increased lifetime and performance of batteries in cold/hot environments
	Dr. Naoki Matsuoka General Manager, Research & Development Center, Asahi Kasei Europe
Novel electrolyte with high ionic conductivity - Increased lifetime and performance of batteries in cold/hot environments
	Dr. Naoki Matsuoka General Manager, Research & Development Center, Asahi Kasei Europe
Innovation through solid-state electrolytes: Self-controlled thermal behavior in solid-state battery technology
	Dr. Xi Dou Co-Founder & CEO, HYTZER ENERGY Co., Ltd.
Innovation through solid-state electrolytes: Self-controlled thermal behavior in solid-state battery technology
	Dr. Xi Dou Co-Founder & CEO, HYTZER ENERGY Co., Ltd.

12.25 - 13.25

Networking lunch

13.25 - 15.00

Manufacturing and gigafactories

TECH TALKS
Manufacturing

Innovative technology: How to reduce the footprint and process time for the fabrication of battery materials
	Dr. Holger Becker Process and Application Engineer, Ystral
Innovative technology: How to reduce the footprint and process time for the fabrication of battery materials
	Dr. Holger Becker Process and Application Engineer, Ystral
Precise dosing of electrolytes as a part of the battery production process
	Tim Polley Senior Application Engineer , HNP Mikrosysteme GmbH
Precise dosing of electrolytes as a part of the battery production process
	Tim Polley Senior Application Engineer , HNP Mikrosysteme GmbH
Mineralization of organic fluorine - A ready-now solution for fluorinated waste
	Shawn Tanagho CFX Business Transformational Leader, Honeywell
Mineralization of organic fluorine - A ready-now solution for fluorinated waste
	Shawn Tanagho CFX Business Transformational Leader, Honeywell
Near or far: When to localize or globalize your battery production technology
	Rob Faulhammer VP Sales, ATS Industrial Automation
Near or far: When to localize or globalize your battery production technology
	Rob Faulhammer VP Sales, ATS Industrial Automation

15:00

End of conference

Workshops | Deep Dives

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10.55 - 12.25Battery workforce

DEEP DIVE | ROOM 2
BatteryMBA Masterclass

Dr. Simon Engelke
Founder and Chair, Battery Associates
Dr. Simon Engelke
Founder and Chair, Battery Associates
10.55 - 12.25Lifecycle and sustainability

DEEP DIVE | ROOM 3
The Battery Circularity Game

Maarten Buysse
Innovation Consultant, Bax
Maarten Buysse
Innovation Consultant, Bax

Olamilekan Olugbayila
Innovation Consultant, Bax
Olamilekan Olugbayila
Innovation Consultant, Bax

Day 1 | Day 2

Over 90 top-class speakers will be live on stage

Speakers 2024

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Lucas Meik, Project Manager,
Phone +49 511 473147-96, l.m@ipm.ag

	Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
	Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin

	Daniel Wäldchen Member of the Board, IPM AG
	Daniel Wäldchen Member of the Board, IPM AG

	Thore Sekkenes EBA Programme Director, EIT InnoEnergy - European Battery Alliance
	Thore Sekkenes EBA Programme Director, EIT InnoEnergy - European Battery Alliance

	Marius Koestler VP Battery Growth, Monolith
	Marius Koestler VP Battery Growth, Monolith

Conference Program 2024

November 5-6, 2024 | ECC Berlin, GERMANY

Accelerating Europe’s battery industry:Innovative. Sustainable. Stronger together.

Specials & Networking

Agenda

Day 1 | Tuesday, Nov 5

Main Stage

Check-in, morning coffee and first networking

Welcome and networking kick-off

OPENING SPEECHEurope's political battery roadmap

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&AGrowing a sustainable, competitive and resilient battery ecosystem in Europe - Challenges, opportunities and strategies

Networking breakparallel: Women in battery meet-up (Innovation Stage) more Info

IMPULSE PANEL | Q&AElectrification use cases – What different applications can learn from each other

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&AInnovation-driven growth for Europe´s battery future

Networking lunch

IMPULSE PANEL | Q&ANext-gen battery technologies

Networking break

UPDATEBattery passport update

INTRORecycling and circular economy strategies

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&ARecycling and circular economy strategies

KEYNOTE | Q&AManaging battery ecosystems: How to successfully build-up a gigafactory

Evening reception and Networking party in the exhibition

Innovation Stage

No Session

Women in Battery Meet-up

PANEL DISCUSSIONThe battery workforce challenge: What it takes to find the right talent and retain them in a global market

TECH TALKSBattery chemistry and design

Networking lunch

PANEL DISCUSSIONTowards a circular battery value chain: Innovations from the Nordics

START-UP PITCHES | Q&AInnovative sparks: Startups revolutionizing the battery industry

Networking break

TECH TALKSManufacturing and gigafactories

Workshops | Deep Dives

DEEP DIVE | ROOM 3Financing and funding: IPCEIs influence on the European economy

DEEP DIVE | ROOM 2Transforming battery development: New AI models for simulation

Networking break

WORKSHOP | ROOM 3Battery Passports - How to implement them to generate maximum business value

WORKSHOP | ROOM 2Benchmark and optimization approaches in resource-efficient battery pack and module production

Evening reception & party

Day 2 | Wednesday, Nov 6

Main Stage

Check-in, morning coffee and first networking

Opening of conference day 2

INTRORaw materials market insights: Trends and projections

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&ASecuring material supply in Europe

Networking break

Employer Pitches more Info

Employer speed dating more Info

TECH TALK | Q&AHype or hope: How impactful is AI for battery development?

TECH TALK | Q&AEnabling EV battery circularity: Switchable battery assembly technology

TECH TALK | Q&ASupplying lithium metal foils for next-gen battery anode take-off

TECH TALK | Q&ASolid-state battery production: Innovations in dry electrode equipment and advanced production techniques

TECH TALK | Q&ADeflation units: Protection of the battery system

TECH TALK | Q&AFast charging lithium anode and sulfur crystal cathode

Networking lunch

INTROStatus quo and market outlook for stationary storage solutions

IMPULSE PANEL | Q&A Storage is key: Finding the right technology for the energy transition

Closing

Innovation Stage

No Session

PITCHESEmployers present their companies and career opportunities more Info

Employer speed dating more Info

TECH TALKSBattery chemistry and design

Networking lunch

TECH TALKSManufacturing

End of conference

Workshops | Deep Dives

DEEP DIVE | ROOM 2BatteryMBA Masterclass

DEEP DIVE | ROOM 3The Battery Circularity Game

Over 90 top-class speakers will be live on stage

Get your ticket now!

Are you interested in contributing as a speaker?Feel free to reach out!

Accelerating Europe’s battery industry:
Innovative. Sustainable. Stronger together.

OPENING SPEECH
Europe's political battery roadmap

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A
Growing a sustainable, competitive and resilient battery ecosystem in Europe - Challenges, opportunities and strategies

Networking break

parallel: Women in battery meet-up (Innovation Stage)
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IMPULSE PANEL | Q&A
Electrification use cases – What different applications can learn from each other

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A
Innovation-driven growth for Europe´s battery future

IMPULSE PANEL | Q&A
Next-gen battery technologies

UPDATE
Battery passport update

INTRO
Recycling and circular economy strategies

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A
Recycling and circular economy strategies

KEYNOTE | Q&A
Managing battery ecosystems: How to successfully build-up a gigafactory

PANEL DISCUSSION
The battery workforce challenge: What it takes to find the right talent and retain them in a global market

TECH TALKS
Battery chemistry and design

PANEL DISCUSSION
Towards a circular battery value chain: Innovations from the Nordics

START-UP PITCHES | Q&A
Innovative sparks: Startups revolutionizing the battery industry

TECH TALKS
Manufacturing and gigafactories

DEEP DIVE | ROOM 3
Financing and funding: IPCEIs influence on the European economy

DEEP DIVE | ROOM 2
Transforming battery development: New AI models for simulation

WORKSHOP | ROOM 3
Battery Passports - How to implement them to generate maximum business value

WORKSHOP | ROOM 2
Benchmark and optimization approaches in resource-efficient battery pack and module production

INTRO
Raw materials market insights: Trends and projections

PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A
Securing material supply in Europe

Employer Pitches
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Employer speed dating
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TECH TALK | Q&A
Hype or hope: How impactful is AI for battery development?

TECH TALK | Q&A
Enabling EV battery circularity: Switchable battery assembly technology

TECH TALK | Q&A
Supplying lithium metal foils for next-gen battery anode take-off

TECH TALK | Q&A
Solid-state battery production: Innovations in dry electrode equipment and advanced production techniques

TECH TALK | Q&A
Deflation units: Protection of the battery system

TECH TALK | Q&A
Fast charging lithium anode and sulfur crystal cathode

INTRO
Status quo and market outlook for stationary storage solutions

IMPULSE PANEL | Q&A
Storage is key: Finding the right technology for the energy transition

PITCHES
Employers present their companies and career opportunities
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Employer speed dating
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TECH TALKS
Battery chemistry and design

TECH TALKS
Manufacturing

DEEP DIVE | ROOM 2
BatteryMBA Masterclass

DEEP DIVE | ROOM 3
The Battery Circularity Game

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