Note: Subject to change
Day 1 — Advanced Chemistries, AI & Safety
From Lithium-Ion to What’s Next: Mapping the Battery Frontier
Global trends in next-gen chemistries
Scale-up and commercialization barriers
U.S. research and pilot program landscape
Strategic priorities for EV battery innovation
Solid-State, Sodium-Ion & Beyond: Competing Paths Forward
Comparative performance and safety tradeoffs
Manufacturing feasibility and scalability issues
Regional development strategies and roadmaps
Timelines for near-term and long-term deployment
AI & Data in Battery R&D: Accelerating Discovery
Machine learning for materials discovery
Digital twins for testing and prototyping
Data sharing and collaboration frameworks
Integration of AI in laboratory workflows
Next-Gen Anodes & Cathodes: Silicon, High-Mn, High-Ni
Silicon anodes and energy density potential
High-manganese cathode performance
Nickel-rich chemistries and resource constraints
Pathways to cobalt reduction and sustainability
Safety & Thermal Management in High-Energy Cells
Thermal runaway causes and propagation risks
Advances in pack-level safety design
Monitoring and diagnostic technologies
Regulatory testing and validation standards
From Lab to Gigafactory: Scaling Emerging Chemistries
Pilot line experiences and lessons learned
Cost and manufacturability considerations
Public-private partnerships and investment
Roadmaps to large-scale production capacity
Day 2 — Circularity, Supply Chains & Systems Integration
Circular Economy as an Innovation Driver
Advanced recycling technologies and efficiency
Second-life strategies and business models
Eco-design principles for battery packs
ESG metrics and corporate reporting
Second-Life Batteries in EV Charging & Grid Storage
Integration of retired EV packs into charging sites
Grid flexibility and peak demand management
Economic and environmental benefits
Challenges of performance consistency and safety
Policy, Standards & Regulatory Roadmaps
Federal and state policy updates
International standards harmonization
Supply chain transparency and traceability
Impacts of compliance on technology adoption
Resilient Supply Chains & Critical Minerals
Diversification of critical mineral sourcing
Localization and domestic manufacturing strategies
Geopolitical and trade policy considerations
Risk management for global disruptions
Systems Integration Across Sectors: EVs, Aviation & Stationary Storage
Modular battery architectures for multiple use cases
Heavy-duty and aviation sector requirements
Stationary storage and microgrid applications
Tradeoffs between flexibility and optimization