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Agenda 2024
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 RISKS TO LOW-COST NORTH AMERICAN LFP BATTERIES
- Exploring market trends and outlook for LFP battery technology in North American EVs
- Identifying drivers of LFP adoption, focusing on cost advantages over other chemistries
- Analyzing key challenges and opportunities, including achieving an IRA-compliant supply chain
Kyle Gordon
Roland Berger
Roland Berger
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON NORTH AMERICAN LFP BATTERIES RISKS
1010 - 1030 SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
Conference Host
1030 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 INCREASED ADOPTION OF LFP BATTERY TECHNOLOGY AND ITS TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT
- Global rise in LFP battery adoption and capturing a significant market share
- The evolution of LFP technology enhances efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and recyclability
Vishwas Shankar
Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCES IN LFP BATTERY TECHNOLOGY
1130 - 1155 LFP SOLVES ONE PROBLEM BUT COULD CREATE ANOTHER
- Exploring why OEMs initially favored nickel-based chemistries over LFP batteries
- Discussing the benefits of LFP, including lower emissions and abundant materials like iron and phosphate
- Addressing potential risks, such as phosphate price impact on food security and environmental concerns with lithium
Kimberly Berman
SFA (Oxford)
SFA (Oxford)
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON LFP BATTERIES' POTENTIAL RISKS AND BENEFITS
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE LFP BATTERY TECH EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 LFP TECHNOLOGY GIGAFAB DEVELOPMENT ─ COST, SPEED, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Examining a built GigaFAB ─ cost factors and the contractual model for implementation
- Addressing uncertainty and fostering collaboration for sustainable growth
- Exploring LFP battery technology growth beyond 2024 ─ policy, people, and innovations
John Zhang | Warren Bonisch | Ervin Cui
Exyte | Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Exyte | Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON LFP GIGAFAB DEVELOPMENT- CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
1400 - 1425 CONTINUOUS HYDROTHERMAL PRODUCTION OF LFP AND LMFP
- Advancing LFP and LMFP production using hydrothermal techniques
- Process supporting domestic and efficient material production for batteries
- Enabling prototype battery production by supplying manufacturers with samples
Girish Srinivas
TDA Research
TDA Research
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON THE HYDROTHERMAL LFP AND LMFP PRODUCTION
1430 - 1455 ADVANCES IN LFP CELL AND PACK DESIGN
- Recent LFP cell chemistry advancements enhance energy density, reducing footprint and complexity
- Improved electrode materials and advanced electrolytes extend cycle life, boosting reliability
- Optimized thermal management and modular design innovations lower costs while maintaining performance
Evan Bierman
Great Power North America
Great Power North America
1455 - 1500 Q&A SESSION ON LFP CELL AND PACK DESIGN ADVANCEMENTS
1500 - 1530 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1530 - 1555 INNOVATIVE LFP BATTERY SYSTEMS FOR NEW VEHICLE CONCEPTS
- Exploring the lifetime and energy density benefits of LFP blade cells, ensuring efficiency
- Discussing the lightweight and cost-efficient LFP battery platform for versatile applications
- Highlighting the perfect fit of the LFP battery pack platform for on-highway and off-highway uses
Christopher Benson
BorgWarner
BorgWarner
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON THE INNOVATIVE LFP BATTERY SYSTEMS
1600 - 1625 "MADE IN NORTH AMERICA" LFP BATTERIES – A PROMISE TO BE THE MOST COST-EFFICIENT SOLUTION?
- U.S. OEM's increasing demand for cost-efficient, domestically produced batteries amid supply gaps
- LFP cells made in the U.S. show cost parity with NMC cells due to macro-economic factors in China
- Key to reducing costs – innovations in LMFP products, silicon anodes, dry coating, and giga-scale equipment
Simon Buderath
P3 automotive GmbH
P3 automotive GmbH
1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON THE PROMISE OF COST-EFFICIENT LFP BATTERIES IN NORTH AMERICA
1630 - 1655 OPTIMIZING CELL COST BY LFP CELL DESIGN FOR A COMPETITIVE BATTERY SUPPLY
- The role of LFP in enhancing battery cells for e-mobility applications
- How optimizing cost, safety, and innovations can be achieved through LFP cell design
- The importance of cost and additional cell design strategies to strengthen LFP's market position
Luke Hu
Electroder
Electroder
1655 - 1700 Q&A SESSION ON OPTIMIZING THE CELL COST BY LFP CELL DESIGN
1700 - 1800 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 ADDRESSING THE SCARCITY OF US-MADE CATHODE MATERIALS
- Highlighting the significant projected shortage of domestic LFP supply and its implications
- Outlining a comprehensive portfolio of cathode products, enhancing the market reach
- Leveraging a robust legacy in battery materials R&D to benefit future cathode clients
Jim Voeffray
Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Wildcat Discovery Technologies
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON US CATHODE MATERIALS SHORTAGE AND SOLUTIONS
1010 - 1035 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION OF LOW-COST IRA-COMPLIANT LFP CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL
- Adapting production processes in the US for environmentally friendly, IRA-compliant LFP
- Emphasis on new methods that are energy efficient, waste-free, and reuse byproducts
- Introduction to 6K Energy’s manufacturing deployment strategy
Sam Trinch
6K Energy
6K Energy
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON THE SUSTAINABLE LFP PRODUCTION AND MARKET DEMANDS
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 UNLOCKING COST-COMPETITIVE LFP CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL PRODUCTION
- Addressing the challenges of a TeraWatt world and managing sulfate waste effectively
- Introducing alternative LFP process solutions to enhance production efficiency
- Scaling up production to meet the growing demand for LFP cathode active materials
Andrew Muckstadt
Nano One Materials Corp.
Nano One Materials Corp.
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON COST-COMPETITIVE LFP CATHODE PRODUCTION
1130 - 1155 SCALE UP – FROM PILOT PLANT TO GIGAFACTORY
- Understanding the process of transitioning from pilot plant to Gigafactory production
- Planning for challenges and strategically positioning for future growth
- Utilizing strategies, tools, and lessons learned from recent LFP Gigafactory projects
David Verner
Gresham Smith
Gresham Smith
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON SCALING UP TO GIGAFACTORY PRODUCTION
1200 - 1225 CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR LFP BATTERY MODELING
- Highlighting the differences in charging curves between LFP and NMC batteries to illustrate modelling complexity
- Explaining the variability in internal resistance over the state of charge and temperature for LFP batteries
- Proposing a non-linear model for OCV and internal resistance with performance validation
Atul Gupta
MACOM
MACOM
1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON LFP BATTERY MODELING CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
1230 - 1245 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1245 - 1400 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2024:
- Market trends and future outlook for LFP battery technology in EVs
Understand global market drivers for the LFP battery industry and new testing methods to advance LFP battery design for electric vehicles. - Performance and reliability comparison of LFP with other battery chemistries
Examining the safety and lifespan of LFP batteries versus the energy density of NCM batteries makes them ideal for specific electric vehicle (EV) applications where longevity and safety outweigh the need for high energy density. - Research on improving LFP batteries' energy density and temperature tolerance
Explore nano-engineering and electrolyte modification to enhance the energy density of LFP batteries and reduce their temperature sensitivity, aiming for broader application in electric vehicles and cold climates. - Recycling prospects and viability of mineral extraction for EOL LFP batteries
Assessing emerging recycling technologies for end-of-life LFP batteries that offer efficient lithium and phosphate recovery, reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable mineral reuse. - Case studies on Innovative LFP battery production techniques
Showcasing breakthroughs in LFP manufacturing, including scalable synthesis and solvent-free electrode processing, reduce costs and enhance battery performance and sustainability. - Upcoming regulations and safety standards for the LFP battery technology
Hear from leading regulators and classification bodies about compliance with regulations and industry standards.
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