09:30 Registration Opening & Morning Refreshments
10:15 Chair's Welcome and Introduction
Professor John R. Owen - School of Chemistry - Univeristy of Southampton, Co-Founder of Nanotecture PLC (confirmed)
10:30 Panel Session One: Breaking the Barriers of Energy Storage and Capacity - Current Industry Snapshot

Speakers:

Dr. James Miners - Business Development Manager, Energy Storage Solutions - Dow Chemical Europe GmbH (confirmed)
Dr. Christian Rosenkranz - EUROBAT Representative and Director of Global Business & Gov't Affairs - Johnson Controls SAFT Advanced Power Solutions GmbH (confirmed)

Battery technology continues to rapidly evolve as EVs become a significant player in future sustainability. Li-Ion chemistries offer immense advantages in power density and performance. This session will analyse the current state of the lithium battery systems as well as the latest battery research, compositions and technologies. Topics covered will include:

  • Current Global Manufacturing Capacity and Environmental Concerns
  • General Characteristics and Overview of Lithium Ion Energy Systems
  • Current Developments in Battery Research, Development and Investments
  • Automotive Applications and Requirements of Battery Systems
    • Specific Layouts of Cell and Electrode Components
    • Life Spans and Calendar Life of Lithium Cell Chemistries
    • Satisfying Requirements for Longevity, Reliability and Tolerance
  • Addressing Packaging and Consumer Safety Concerns
  • Electric and Thermal Management - Overheated, Overcharged, Damaged?
11:30 Morning Refreshment and Short Break
11:40 Open Floor Discussion, Debate and Questions with Panel One
12:30 Networking Lunch and Refreshments
13:30 Panel Session Two: Key Lithium Battery Challenges and Future Market Development Perspectives

Speakers:

Ian Goodman - Director - LiFeBATT (confirmed)
Trevor Power - Managing Director - ZEmotive (confirmed)
Nick Ford - Automotive Consultant - Frost and Sullivan Consulting (confirmed)

This session aims to look provide a critical assessment of the future in both market development and lithium battery technology for the automotive industry. Topics covered will include:

  • Lithium Supplies - Shortage Limitations or Political Challenges Ahead?
  • Recyclability and End of Life Uses for Lithium and Battery Packs
  • Potential Evolution of Battery Costs per kWh
  • Reducing Charging Times and Performance Improvements
  • Will There Be a Superior Cell Chemistry and Design for the Global Market?
    • Adoption of Alternate Technologies? Li-Air Technology? Is there a future?
  • Government Policy and Support for Battery Development through Collaboration
  • Investment and Market Risks for OEMs and Suppliers
    • Supply Chain Development and Transitions
  • Future Market Outlook and Analysis
14:30 Afternoon Refreshment Break
14:40 Open Floor Discussion, Debate and Questions with Panel Two
15:35 Chair's Summary and Closing Comments
15:45 Networking Drinks Reception

End of Programme

** Please note that the programme may change as speakers are added and updated **

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