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Agenda 2023
DAY 1: MONDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER, 2023
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 THE IMPACT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE DEMAND ON BATTERY METAL PRICES

- Unpacking how battery metal prices have responded to growing EV demand
- Has supply responded sufficiently, or is there a pronounced disconnect expected
- The effect of elevated battery metal prices have on battery costs and EV penetration
Scott Yarham
S&P Global
S&P Global
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON BATTERY METAL PRICE MOVEMENT
1010 - 1035 CAN EUROPE SOURCE AND PROCESS HOME THE MATERIALS NEEDED FOR FUTURE MOBILITY?

- Which materials will be used in electric motors and batteries – current and future
- Where these materials are coming from and where they will be coming from in the future
- The quantities at which these materials would be sourced
Michel Costes
Inovev
Inovev
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON FUTURE MOBILITY MATERIALS
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1130 PANEL DISCUSSION ON BATTERY TECH
1130 - 1155 COST/KWH AS A MISNOMER IN EVALUATING THE BATTERY COST

- True battery cost is greatly impacted by cycle longevity
- Cycle longevity varies with chemistry, usage patterns, and 2nd life opportunities
- The way batteries are amortized offers greater scope to reduce their true costs
David Thackray
Tevva Motors Ltd
Tevva Motors Ltd
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON TRUE BATTERY COST MEASUREMENT
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT THE BATTERY TECH EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 DETECTING AND MODELING DEFECT STRUCTURES IN BATTERY CELLS

- High voltage separator defect detection before wetting or electrolyte filling
- Measuring the impedance spectrum – insights into the battery interphase layers, electrochemistry
- Fast and accurate self-discharge current measurement that can make measurements in hours
Bob Zollo
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON BATTERY CELL DEFECT DETECTION AND MODELING
1400 - 1430 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1430 - 1500 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1500 - 1525 SELECTING A SITE FOR A GIGAFACTORY IN EUROPE

- Systematic location screening process, on-site due diligence, site selection best practices, and critical location criteria
- Major risks and challenges (HR, energy crisis, geopolitics) as well as key success factors (state aid, partnerships)
- Decision-making dynamics and stakeholder alignment (community vs. investor) during large-scale Gigafactory projects
David Dera
NEWMARK
NEWMARK
1525 - 1530 Q&A SESSION ON PLANNING FOR A GIGAFACTORY
1530 - 1600 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1600 - 1700 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: TUESDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER, 2023
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1010 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1010 - 1035 SUSTAINABLE BATTERY ANODE MATERIAL EXTRACTED FROM TREES

- Sustainable European-made anode active material
- How the product can help in reducing the carbon footprint of the battery cells
Otto Kivi
Stora Enso
Stora Enso
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON ANODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FROM TREES
1040 - 1110 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1110 - 1130 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1130 - 1155 HOW TO INCREASE FIRE RESISTANCE FOR BATTERY & BATTERY ENCLOSURES

- Different strategies and material options for battery enclosures
- Improved materials in case of thermal runaway
- Different relevant fire tests and their implications on material development
Frank Osterod
Clariant International Ltd
Clariant International Ltd
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON BATTERY AND ENCLOSURE FIRE RESISTANCE
1200 - 1225 REDUCING THE RISK OF BATTERY FIRES WITH MULTI-FUNCTIONAL VENTING UNITS

- Venting units enable pressure balancing under typical operation and emergency degassing in case of Thermal Runaway
- Legislation brings new requirements with regard to the prevention of battery fires in case of Thermal Runaways
- Integration of spark arrestors into venting units can reduce the risk of battery fires caused by hot particles
Michael Harenbrock
MANN+HUMMEL GmbH
MANN+HUMMEL GmbH
1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON VENTING UNITS TO REDUCE FIRE HAZARDS IN BATTERIES
1230 - 1300 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1300 - 1315 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1315 - 1430 NETWORKING LUNCH
Quick Proposal
Key topics for 2023:
- Electric vehicles’ economic outlook and industry forecasts
Understand the economic fundamentals and key market drivers for electric vehicles from a global perspective. - Exploring new battery technologies and battery management systems
Explore opportunities and make the business case for adopting new battery solutions to support next-generation automotive applications. - Latest research in extending battery life for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles
Explore innovations and assess the latest results from tests and trials in improving drive range and extending battery life for electric vehicles. - New manufacturing processes and technical know-how to achieve economies of scale
Deliver reliable and scalable production methods for adapting new battery technologies and solutions to meet the needs of automotive manufacturers. - Upcoming regulations and safety standards for the electric vehicle market
Hear from key regulators and classification bodies to ensure your products meet the requirements of new regulations and industry standards. - Manufacturer case studies on electric vehicles design and development
Gain insight from leading manufacturers and implement strategies that others in the industry use to ensure a successful adaptation.
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