Conference Program 2024
November 5-6, 2024 | ECC Berlin, GERMANY
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
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 AGDaniel Wäldchen
Member of the Board, IPM AG - 09.15 - 09.25Market strategies and policies
OPENING SPEECHEurope's political battery roadmap
Thore Sekkenes
EBA Programme Director, EIT InnoEnergy - European Battery AllianceThore Sekkenes
EBA Programme Director, EIT InnoEnergy - European Battery Alliance - 09.25 - 10.25Market strategies and policies
PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&AGrowing a sustainable, competitive and resilient battery ecosystem in Europe - Challenges, opportunities and strategies
MODERATION: Dr. Simon Engelke
Founder and Chair, Battery AssociatesMODERATION: Dr. Simon Engelke
Founder and Chair, Battery AssociatesMichael Kellner
Parliamentary State Secretary, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate ActionMichael Kellner
Parliamentary State Secretary, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate ActionIlka von Dalwigk
Director General, RECHARGEIlka von Dalwigk
Director General, RECHARGESebastian Wolf
COO, PowerCoSebastian Wolf
COO, PowerCo - 10.25 - 11.15
Networking breakparallel: Women in battery meet-up more Info
- 11.15 - 12.15Battery chemistry and design
MASTERCLASS | Q&AElectrification use cases – What different applications can learn from each other
MODERATION: Prof. Dr. Matthias Tomenendal
Vice Rector, Berlin School of EconomicsMODERATION: Prof. Dr. Matthias Tomenendal
Vice Rector, Berlin School of EconomicsGuillaume Clément
Vice President e-Marine, LeclanchéGuillaume Clément
Vice President e-Marine, LeclanchéDr. Christoph Falk
COO, CustomcellsDr. Christoph Falk
COO, CustomcellsDr. Frank Kindermann
Head of Battery Systems Europe, NioDr. Frank Kindermann
Head of Battery Systems Europe, NioUlrich Zimmer
Senior Vice President - Head of Group R&D Battery and Charging, TratonUlrich Zimmer
Senior Vice President - Head of Group R&D Battery and Charging, Traton - 12.15 - 12.55Battery chemistry and design
PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&AInnovation-driven growth for Europe´s battery future
MODERATION: Pierre Bagnon
Excecutive Vice President, Global Head of Intelligent Industry Accelerator, Capgemini InventMODERATION: Pierre Bagnon
Excecutive Vice President, Global Head of Intelligent Industry Accelerator, Capgemini InventBernhard Bruhn
Vice President Global BU LIB, Dürr Systems AGBernhard Bruhn
Vice President Global BU LIB, Dürr Systems AGProf. Dr. Achim Kampker
Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components, PEM RWTH AachenProf. Dr. Achim Kampker
Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components, PEM RWTH AachenYann Vincent
CEO, Automotive Cells Company SE (ACC)Yann Vincent
CEO, Automotive Cells Company SE (ACC)Silvia-Luna Yzaguirre Sanchez
Director Battery Cell Development, PowerCoSilvia-Luna Yzaguirre Sanchez
Director Battery Cell Development, PowerCo - 12.55 - 14.05
Networking lunch
- 14.05 - 14.15
INTRONext-gen battery technologies
Prof. Dr. Martin Winter
Director IMDB-4, Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH, Scientific Director, MEET Battery Research Center, University of MuensterProf. Dr. Martin Winter
Director IMDB-4, Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH, Scientific Director, MEET Battery Research Center, University of Muenster - 14.15 - 15.35Battery chemistry and design
IMPULSES | Q&ANext-gen battery technologies
MODERATION: Prof. Dr. Martin Winter
Director IMDB-4, Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH, Scientific Director, MEET Battery Research Center, University of MuensterMODERATION: Prof. Dr. Martin Winter
Director IMDB-4, Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH, Scientific Director, MEET Battery Research Center, University of MuensterDr. Ionel Stefan
CTO, AmpriusDr. Ionel Stefan
CTO, AmpriusGraeme Purdy
CEO, IlikaGraeme Purdy
CEO, IlikaTerje U. Eiken
CRO and EVP Sales and Solutions, BeyonderTerje U. Eiken
CRO and EVP Sales and Solutions, BeyonderNaoki Ota
President and CEO, 24M TechnologiesNaoki Ota
President and CEO, 24M Technologies - 15.35 - 16.05
Networking break
- 16.05 - 16.15Lifecycle and sustainability
INTROBattery passport update
Dr. Franz Geyer
Head of Technology Cluster, BMW GroupDr. Franz Geyer
Head of Technology Cluster, BMW Group - 16.15 - 17.05Lifecycle and sustainability
PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&ARecycling 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 GroupDr. Franz Geyer
Head of Technology Cluster, BMW GroupChristine Große Lembeck
Vice President Battery Recycling, BASFChristine Große Lembeck
Vice President Battery Recycling, BASFDr. Ksenija Milicevic Neumann
Co-Founder and CTO, tozeroDr. Ksenija Milicevic Neumann
Co-Founder and CTO, tozeroIlka von Dalwigk
Director General, RECHARGEIlka von Dalwigk
Director General, RECHARGE - 17.05 - 17.25Manufacturing and gigafactories
KEYNOTEHow to successfully build-up and run a gigafactory
Nicolas Steinbacher
Program Lead Germany, NorthvoltNicolas Steinbacher
Program Lead Germany, Northvolt - 17.30 - 00.00
Evening reception and Networking party in the exhibition
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, PowerCoInspiration Talk, Speed Networking and Champagne reception Silvia-Luna Yzaguirre Sanchez
Director Battery Cell Development, PowerComore Info - 11.15 - 11.55Battery workforce
PANEL DISCUSSIONThe battery workforce challenge: What it takes to find the right talent and retain them in a global market
Marie-Christin Boudgoust
COO, MorrowMarie-Christin Boudgoust
COO, MorrowDr. Simon Engelke
Founder and Chair, Battery AssociatesDr. Simon Engelke
Founder and Chair, Battery AssociatesFlorian Erhorn
Partner & Global Head of Battery, ESS & E-Mobility, Mercuri UrvalFlorian Erhorn
Partner & Global Head of Battery, ESS & E-Mobility, Mercuri UrvalAgnes Mink
Partner & Director, Global Executive Search and Talent Management Company, Mercuri UrvalAgnes Mink
Partner & Director, Global Executive Search and Talent Management Company, Mercuri Urval - 11.55 - 12.55Battery chemistry and design
TECH TALKSBattery chemistry and design
Flow battery - solar energy at night: The way to global deployment Dr. Hartmut Gross
Director New Business & Technology, Schunk GroupFlow battery - solar energy at night: The way to global deployment Dr. Hartmut Gross
Director New Business & Technology, Schunk GroupProf. Dr. Antoni Forner-Cuenca
Associate Professor, Eindhoven University of TechnologyProf. Dr. Antoni Forner-Cuenca
Associate Professor, Eindhoven University of TechnologyPrismatic cell housings for future automotive cell applications Dr. Michael Hein
Head of Product Line Battery Components, HOERBIGER Antriebstechnik Holding GmbHPrismatic cell housings for future automotive cell applications Dr. Michael Hein
Head of Product Line Battery Components, HOERBIGER Antriebstechnik Holding GmbHInnovative battery solutions for future-proof products André Gronke
Head of Overseas Product Development, Farasis Energy Europe GmbHInnovative battery solutions for future-proof products André Gronke
Head of Overseas Product Development, Farasis Energy Europe GmbH - 12.55 - 14.05Exhibition Hall
Networking lunch | Speednetworking
- 14.05 - 14.35Lifecycle and sustainability
PANEL DISCUSSIONTowards a circular battery value chain: Innovations from the Nordics
MODERATION: Jessica Olsson
Head of Energy & Transport Europe, Business SwedenMODERATION: Jessica Olsson
Head of Energy & Transport Europe, Business SwedenMODERATION: Benedicte Fasmer Waaler
Special Advisor, Invest in Norway (Innovation Norway)MODERATION: Benedicte Fasmer Waaler
Special Advisor, Invest in Norway (Innovation Norway)Kent Moore
CCO, DrevKent Moore
CCO, DrevMikko Rantaharju
VP Hydrometallurgy, MetsoMikko Rantaharju
VP Hydrometallurgy, MetsoOdd Strømsnes
CEO, Bergen Carbon SolutionsOdd Strømsnes
CEO, Bergen Carbon Solutions - 14.35 - 15.35Battery chemistry and design
START-UP PITCHESInnovative 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)Christina Sauter
Co-Founder and CTO, 8inksChristina Sauter
Co-Founder and CTO, 8inksLisa Liu
Co-Founder and CEO, QkeraLisa Liu
Co-Founder and CEO, QkeraDaniel Palme
Co-Founder and CEO, HalioGen PowerDaniel Palme
Co-Founder and CEO, HalioGen Power - 15.35 - 16.05Exhibition Hall
Networking break
- 16.05 - 17.25Manufacturing and gigafactories
TECH TALKSManufacturing and gigafactories
Enabling the science of future batteries for a cleaner and safer world Fabrizio Moltoni
VP and General Manager, Clean Energy, Thermo Fisher ScientificEnabling the science of future batteries for a cleaner and safer world Fabrizio Moltoni
VP and General Manager, Clean Energy, Thermo Fisher ScientificSolid-state battery production: Innovations in dry electrode equipment and advanced production techniques Dr. Hannes Weinmann
Head of Pre-Sales and New Technology Exploration, Lead Intelligent EquipmentSolid-state battery production: Innovations in dry electrode equipment and advanced production techniques Dr. Hannes Weinmann
Head of Pre-Sales and New Technology Exploration, Lead Intelligent EquipmentBattery cell production: How vision technology ensures efficient quality control Selena Schwarm
Head of Business Innovation, Basler AGBattery cell production: How vision technology ensures efficient quality control Selena Schwarm
Head of Business Innovation, Basler AGAccelerating gigafactory ramp-up with green field support Dr. Christoph Jaschinski
Senior Vice President Global Business Development, LeadecAccelerating gigafactory ramp-up with green field support Dr. Christoph Jaschinski
Senior Vice President Global Business Development, LeadecStrength through collaboration: Strategic partnerships for success in european formation equipment Dr. Rolf-Günther Nieberding
CEO, thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering GmbHStrength through collaboration: Strategic partnerships for success in european formation equipment Dr. Rolf-Günther Nieberding
CEO, thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering GmbH
Workshops | Deep Dives
Limited seats (pre-registation required) - with All Access ticket only! more
- 14.05 - 14.50Market strategies and policies
DEEP DIVEFinancing and funding: IPCEIs influence on the European economy
Uwe Seidel
Programm Manager Battery, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbHUwe Seidel
Programm Manager Battery, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbHDr. Nikolas Oehl-Schalla
Consultant, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbHDr. Nikolas Oehl-Schalla
Consultant, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH - 14.50 - 15.35Battery chemistry and design
DEEP DIVETransforming battery development: New AI models for simulation
Dr. Lukas Lutz
Co-Founder, Battery Sphere GmbHDr. Lukas Lutz
Co-Founder, Battery Sphere GmbH - 15.35 - 16.05Exhibition Hall
Networking break
- 16.30 - 18.30Lifecycle and sustainability
WORKSHOPBattery Passports - How to implement them to generate maximum business value
Tilmann Vahle
Director, Sustainable Mobility and Batteries, SYSTEMIQTilmann Vahle
Director, Sustainable Mobility and Batteries, SYSTEMIQDr. Niklas Niemann
Partner, SYSTEMIQDr. Niklas Niemann
Partner, SYSTEMIQDr. Sven Jantzen
Director Government Affairs, UmicoreDr. Sven Jantzen
Director Government Affairs, UmicoreJosepha Pfeiffer
Solution Consultant, Bosch Connected IndustryJosepha Pfeiffer
Solution Consultant, Bosch Connected IndustryMaximilian Weinhold
Chief Product Owner Battery Passport, SiemensMaximilian Weinhold
Chief Product Owner Battery Passport, Siemens - 16.30 - 18.30
WORKSHOPBenchmark and optimization approaches in resource-efficient battery pack and module production
Lukas Kothmeier
Managing Director, LKMC GmbHLukas Kothmeier
Managing Director, LKMC GmbH
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
Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Board, IPM AGDaniel Wäldchen
Member of the Board, IPM AG - 09.05 - 09.15Market strategies and policies
IMPULSEShaping the future: EU raw materials act and policy roadmap
- 09.15 - 09.25Market strategies and policies
INTRORaw 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) - 09.25 - 10.15Market strategies and policies
PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&ASecuring 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, NextSourceMaterialsDr. Tilo Hauke
EVP Down Stream Operations, NextSourceMaterialsCris Moreno
Managing Director and CEO, Vulcan Energy ResourcesCris Moreno
Managing Director and CEO, Vulcan Energy ResourcesJonathan Vanherbergen
Director External Affairs Europe, Rio TintoJonathan Vanherbergen
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 #1 more Info
- 10.55 - 11.15Manufacturing and gigafactories
KEYNOTE | Q&ALeveraging performance: AI and digitization impacts on batteries
Dr. Richard Ahlfeld
CEO and Founder, MonolithDr. Richard Ahlfeld
CEO and Founder, Monolith - 11.15 - 12.25Manufacturing and gigafactories
TECH TALKSInnovation and Collaboration Talks
Enabling EV Battery Circularity: Switchable Battery Assembly Technology Stefan Kreiling
Vice President of Innovation, HenkelEnabling EV Battery Circularity: Switchable Battery Assembly Technology Stefan Kreiling
Vice President of Innovation, HenkelRichard Bouveret
CEO & Chairman, Blue SolutionsRichard Bouveret
CEO & Chairman, Blue Solutions - 12.25 - 13.25
Networking lunch
- 13.25 - 14.25TALENT CLUB - Foyer
Employer speed dating #2
- 13.25 - 13.35xEV and stationary applications
INTROStatus quo and market outlook for stationary storage solutions
Iola Hughes
Head of Research, Rho MotionIola Hughes
Head of Research, Rho Motion - 13.35 - 15.00xEV and stationary applications
IMPULSPANEL | Q&A Storage is key: Finding the right technology for the energy transition
MODERATION: Iola Hughes
Head of Research, Rho MotionMODERATION: Iola Hughes
Head of Research, Rho MotionDr. Rahul Fotedar
CTO, Morrow Batteries ASADr. Rahul Fotedar
CTO, Morrow Batteries ASADr. Linus Froböse
Managing Director and CTO, Skeleton TechnologiesDr. Linus Froböse
Managing Director and CTO, Skeleton TechnologiesRishi Patel
CPO, AltrisRishi Patel
CPO, AltrisSession wrap-up and discussion - 15:00
Closing
Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Board, IPM AGDaniel Wäldchen
Member of the Board, IPM AG
Innovation Stage
- 09.00 - 10.55
No Session
- 10.55 - 11.25TALENT CLUB - Innovation Stage
PITCHESEmployers present their companies and career opportunities more Info
- 11.25 - 12.25TALENT CLUB - Foyer
Employer speed dating #1 more Info
- 11.25 - 12.25Battery chemistry and design
TECH TALKSBattery chemistry and design
Rethink batteries: The CO2 battery without cathode and anode Claudio Spadacini
Founder and CEO, Energy DomeRethink batteries: The CO2 battery without cathode and anode Claudio Spadacini
Founder and CEO, Energy DomeDeflation units: Protection of the battery system Wilhelm Wunder
Vice President Engineering, KACODeflation units: Protection of the battery system Wilhelm Wunder
Vice President Engineering, KACONovel 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 EuropeNovel 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 EuropeInnovation 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 - 14.25TALENT CLUB - Foyer
Employer speed dating #2
- 13.25 - 13.55Battery chemistry and design
TECH TALKSBattery chemistry and design
Fast charging Lithium anode + sulfur crystal cathode = the game changer for sustainable, performant, safe and competitive batteries Dr. Ulrich Ehmes
CEO, theion GmbHFast charging Lithium anode + sulfur crystal cathode = the game changer for sustainable, performant, safe and competitive batteries Dr. Ulrich Ehmes
CEO, theion GmbHWhy cellulose-based separators play an essential role in secondary batteries Daniel Fischer
Head of SBU Battery Separators, Delfortgroup AGWhy cellulose-based separators play an essential role in secondary batteries Daniel Fischer
Head of SBU Battery Separators, Delfortgroup AG - 13.55 - 15.00Manufacturing and gigafactories
TECH TALKSManufacturing
Near or far: When to localize or globalize your battery production technology Rob Faulhammer
VP Sales, ATS Industrial AutomationNear or far: When to localize or globalize your battery production technology Rob Faulhammer
VP Sales, ATS Industrial AutomationInnovative technology: How to reduce the footprint and process time for the fabrication of battery materials Dr. Holger Becker
Process and Application Engineer, YstralInnovative technology: How to reduce the footprint and process time for the fabrication of battery materials Dr. Holger Becker
Process and Application Engineer, YstralPrecise dosing of electrolytes as a part of the battery production process Tim Polley
Senior Application Engineer , HNP Mikrosysteme GmbHPrecise dosing of electrolytes as a part of the battery production process Tim Polley
Senior Application Engineer , HNP Mikrosysteme GmbH - 15:00
End of conference
Workshops | Deep Dives
Limited seats (pre-registation required) - with All Access ticket only! more
- 10.55 - 12.25Battery workforce
DEEP DIVEBatteryMBA Masterclass
Dr. Simon Engelke
Founder and Chair, Battery AssociatesDr. Simon Engelke
Founder and Chair, Battery Associates - 10.55 - 12.25Lifecycle and sustainability
DEEP DIVEThe Battery Circularity Game
Maarten Buysse
Innovation Consultant, BaxMaarten Buysse
Innovation Consultant, BaxOlamilekan Olugbayila
Innovation Consultant, BaxOlamilekan Olugbayila
Innovation Consultant, Bax
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