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Day 1Plenary/ Track 1 - Battery Markets

08:30 AM - Plenary Keynote: Driving a Battery Sector Fit for the GlobalMarketplace

OEMS, battery manufacturers and their supply chains all work within a global marketplace in a periodof flux. The Chinese regulatory landscape presents an unpredictable puzzle for OEMs andmanufacturers to keep up with, whilst federal and state level regulations domestically are no lesscomplex given the inevitable changes of a new administration. Despite this, good EV sales predictionsin the US market are chasing steady increases in European markets and exploding growth in Asia.Energy storage applications are diversifying as power demand grows while there is an ongoing needfor cost reductions, increased performance, safety, durability and sustainability. This key openingsession provides you with the chance to hear about the latest macro trends, how they could impactEV and battery markets and the inherent opportunities and risks for the whole supply chain.

08:45 AM - Chair's Welcome Address: Navigating Global Battery Challenges

What are the global trends for the battery sector?What are the latest developments on the Global Technical Regulation (GTR)?An update on the Chinese battery and EV marketplace and regulatory landscapeWhat can you expect from The Battery Show 2017 - key themes and subjects to follow

Speakers

Bob Galyen , Chairman, International Battery Standard SteeringCommittee, SAE

09:05 AM - Onstage Interview: Electrifying Global Mobility and Finding theBest Path to Develop Key Enablers

Mike Tinskey and Jeremy Burne will be taking the stage to discuss various subjects including theemerging model for electrification of longer range BEV’s coupled with high powered infrastructurealong freeways, the joint ventures involved and the setting up of emerging services for vehicles.Traditional services that customers purchase for their vehicle like parking, tolls, insurance, fuel,electricity are changing dramatically with the connected car – and automakers are embracing thechanges to offer a stronger value proposition to customers. Mike will address how to ensure the auto



sector can put together the best possible offering for its customers.

Speakers

Jeremy Burne , Director of Business Development, Global MRV

Mike Tinskey , Global Director, Emerging Services –Connectivity & Electrification, Ford Motor Company

09:35 AM - The Leaders Debate: The Current Challenges and Opportunities inDriving the Global Battery Market

The impact of the Trump administration and how the battery and EV sectors are taking steps tostay ahead of regulatory changesHow can US and European automotive sectors stay prepared for changing Chinese regulations?Which global regions offer the most untapped growth potential?How will newer tech giant entrants impact energy storage markets?What is the biggest challenge currently impacting the potential growth for the global batterysector and how can it be overcome?

Moderator

Stanley Whittingham , Distinguished Professor and Director,NECCES (NorthEast Center for Chemical Energy Storage

Speakers

Brian W Cooke , Group Vice President, Johnson ControlsInternational

Bob Galyen , Chairman, International Battery StandardSteering Committee, SAE



Joern Tinnemeyer , Chief Technology Officer and VicePresident, EnerSys

10:30 AM - Networking Refreshments in the Exhibition Hall

11:00 AM - Plenary Keynote: EV and Hybrid Market Future Trends

This session will bring together the leading automotive OEMs and tier 1 suppliers to give their viewson the role of hybrid and electric vehicles in the future of transport as it moves towards electrification,autonomy & connectivity.

Keynote presentations will address:

The commercial viability of 48v hybrid technologiesThe development of the plug in and the evolution of fast charging infrastructureIs there a future for hydrogen fuel cell technology?International regulation driving the industryThe implications of intelligent mobility and autonomous vehicles for hybrids and EVs

Moderator

Christian Rouff , Founder, Publisher, CHARGED ElectricVehicles Magazine

Speakers

Ken Stewart , Chief Strategy Officer, Karma Automotive

John Juriga , Director Powertrain, Hyundai America TechnicalCenter

Heraldo Stefanon , Manager Advanced Powertrain -Gasoline Hybrid Group, Toyota Technical Center



12:30 PM - Networking Lunch in the Exhibition Hall

02:00 PM - Outlining the Forecasts for Global Battery Markets and how theUS Sector should be Positioning to take Advantage of Burgeoning GlobalMarkets

Accurately forecasting future battery market trends is a key component of planning a strong roadmap to commercial success. However, it can mean quantifying a dizzying array of fluctuating factorsincluding past and current energy storage/ battery product trajectories in tandem with predictingmarket direction and identifying possible concerns or opportunities on the way. Accurate predictionscould provide the answers to crucial questions such as: ‘What direction is the EV and stationarystorage market going in domestically and internationally and how will US manufacturers compete?’and ‘How do different battery costs compare against wider automotive and grid scale energy prices?’.This session provides you with crucial information on the battery markets for automotive, storage andother battery applications, highlighting potentially challenging areas in both different sectors, andglobal regions. Participants can expect to take away fresh insight on future growth areas and theidentification of new growth areas for batteries.

Moderator

Shmuel De-Leon , CEO, Shmuel De-Leon Energy Ltd

Speakers

Swami Venkataraman , Senior Vice President Global Project& Infrastructure Finance, Moody’s Investors Service

Davion Hill PhD, Energy Storage Leader, DNV GL Americas

Michael Sanders , Senior Advisor, Avicenne Energy

03:05 PM - Panel Discussion: Comparing and Predicting Battery Market



Trends

How prepared is the battery sector for the ESS market’s expected growth?How cheap does energy storage on the grid need to be to make it economically viable?Should batteries be treated as a commodity when discussing price?When will battery cost enable cost parity of EVs with conventional vehicles, and will this be akey driver/prerequisite for anticipated market growth?”What future avenues are there for further reducing XEV battery costs?

Speakers

Michael J Safoutin PhD, Senior Mechanical Engineer, U.S.Environmental Protection Agency

03:30 PM - Networking Refreshments in the Foyer

03:45 PM - Keeping up with New Technology Trends – What the Uptake of E-Mobility and Drones could mean for Battery Manufacturers?

There are more than 200 million electric bikes in China – an astonishing number established in a shorttime period that emphasizes the diversity of transport electrification trends globally. With consumertransportation diverging from traditional large and long range, gasoline driven vehicles; personal e-mobility options are rapidly expanding markets. The USA is often playing catch up to countries in Asiaand to a lesser degree, Europe in the uptake of these new options – is this set to change? Aretraditional cell and battery manufacturers keeping up with newer, nimble outfits in this excitingsector? How safe are these applications given the known risks of the batteries within them? The rapidgrowth of drone market applications has also taken off with numerous applications including research,delivery, the military, recreational use and even as potential personal transportation vehiclesincreasing the demand, and thus, the battery requirements. The specifications are diverse and thesafety challenges are well documented. How have battery manufacturers tackled this demand andwhat are the opportunities going forward?

Moderator

Naoki Matsumura , Senior Technologist (Battery), Intel Corporation

Speakers




Kenyon Kluge , VP of Engineering, Inboard Technology

Joseph Bablo , Principal Engineer - Automotive Equipment andAssociated Technologies, UL LLC

Qichao Hu , Founder and CEO, SolidEnergy

05:15 PM - Close of Track 1, followed by Networking Reception in ExhibitionHall

Track 2 - Next Generational Battery Materials

02:00 PM - Which Advanced Cell Materials are set to Take the Lead in anIncreasingly Energy Hungry World?

One of the most influential factors in battery performance is the material with which the electrodes,electrolyte, semiconductors and other key components are made. Several materials are underconsideration as potential game changers for the cathode that are either currently in use or comingdown the tracks soon. In addition, composites containing graphene and silicon have emerged aspotential game changers. This session will outline the current status of advanced materials and a lookinto which chemistries are out there now or are coming down the line in the near future.

Moderator

Prof. Jens Tübke , Director, Applied Electrochemistry,Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology



Speakers

Tyler Evans PhD, CTO / Co-founder, SilLion

Dee Strand PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Wildcat DiscoveryTechnologies

Youngho Shin PhD, PE, Principal Process DevelopmentEngineer, Argonne National Laboratory

Vinay Bhat PhD, Principal Scientist, Black DiamondStructures


03:45 PM - Considering Performance vs Cost & Availability in Next GenerationMaterials

The cost and availability of materials naturally has an impact on their suitability to be used for anapplication. However, with several analysts predicting that some precious metals markets such ascobalt are set to surge this year what does this mean for the cost of a battery and what are thesolutions? Which cheaper materials have come to the fore as possible solutions and how are theyperforming? Should manufacturers be diversifying material choice and looking for more reliable lessethically challenged products, reducing precious metal inclusion?

Moderator

Mark Lefebvre PhD, Senior Manager Open Innovation,Samsung SDI

Speakers



Stanley Whittingham , Distinguished Professor and Director,NECCES (NorthEast Center for Chemical Energy Storage

Suzanne Shaw , Senior Analyst, Roskill Information ServicesLtd

Richard Clark , Senior Technical Specialist, MorganAdvanced Materials

Zolaikha Strong , Director Sustainable Electrical Energy,Copper Development Association


Track 3 - HEV & EV Tech Development Trends

02:00 PM - Implications of Future Intelligent Mobility and AutonomousVehicles – What Will This Mean for the EV Automotive Supply Chain?

AI, connectivity and autonomous technologies have moved from being a side interest to a centraltheme in automotive development and things are moving faster than expected. This sessionexamines the latest plans for connected autonomous vehicles and the implications for the differentstakeholders in the EV automotive supply chain.

Moderator

Matthew Doude , Associate Director, Center for AdvancedVehicular Systems, Mississippi State University

Speakers



Matthew Doude , Associate Director, Center for AdvancedVehicular Systems, Mississippi State University

Steve Groothuis , Chief Technology Officer, SamtecMicroelectronics

Aymeric Rousseau , System Modeling and Control Manager,Argonne National Laboratory


03:45 PM - Powertrain Electric Motor Developments

This session will focus on next generation electric motor design. Examining the latest innovativeelectric motor concepts, solutions and applications. Speakers will outline current trends in electricdrive technology including, in-wheel electric drive and alternatives to rare earth magnets in electricmotors.

Moderator

Paul Menig , CEO, Tech-I-M

Thomas Prucha , Business Development Manager, ProteanElectric

Robert Wolf , Vice President, Alliance LLC

Stephen Chilton , Group Product Manager, Sevcon




Day 2Track 1 - HEV and EV Battery Design and Engineering

08:30 AM - Horizon Gazing for Future Disruptive Technologies and theirPredicted Impacts on the Battery

As the world moves towards varied levels of increased electrification, finding the optimum way tomeet future power demands and carbon targets is becoming increasingly urgent. This challenge isfurther complicated by the goalposts moving regularly as new technologies and social movementschange the way energy is used by consumers, commercial organizations and industry alike. How willthe Internet of Things, increased cyber security and a new, sharing economy impact affect batteryrequirements? This session provides a platform for experts who are leaders in their field to discusswhat the future might look like and how the battery sector should make sure it is keeping up. One of the biggest impacts could come from autonomous driving. The discussion of self-driving carsoften centres around a futuristic vision of people relaxing in self-driving, shared cars which arebattery powered - range anxiety is no longer an issue and charging infrastructure is ubiquitous. Thisreality thus far remains somewhat intangible for most people. What is already happening isautonomous feature inclusion in new car designs with their associated cost, safety and efficiencybenefits, and this is a trend set to continue. Installations such as forward collision avoidance, backupcameras and lane detection software are going to begin changing the battery function fundamentallyeven before full self-driving capability becomes widespread. This discussion between market andtechnology experts on the EV and the battery will highlight what the likely changes will be and whatindustry stakeholders need to do to to ensure they are not left behind.

08:45 AM - What Impacts can the Battery Sector expect from FutureTechnology Trends?

The Internet of Things – what’s the likely impact on batteriesWhat can we expect from the collision of the energy, power, and auto industries and how mightenergy storage fit in the middle of this intersection?What does a future electrified America vision mean for battery requirements?How to identify which new trends and applications are the ones to watch and which are justfads?What needs to be done to prepare battery architecture for wireless charging and fast charging?What are the opportunities and risks?Will self-parking and other self-drive features mean more demand on the battery, increasedefficiency, or both?How might changes such as shared ownership and self-parking affect battery performance anddegradation?



Moderator

Patrick Hertzke , Associate Partner, McKinsey & Co.

Speakers

Tim Grejtak , Analyst, Lux Research Inc


Craig Rigby , Advanced Market Strategist, Johnson ControlsInternational

09:30 AM - Commercializing New Technologies – How the Process can beImproved for all Parties Interested in Advancing New Technology, Faster andat Lower Cost?

If all the battery technology ideas currently in the design or planning stage made it to large scalemanufacturing, the battery sector would be flooded very quickly. The reality is most do not make itpast lab testing even to pilot production lines before they hit either large funding or technologicalhurdles. With suggestions that getting new storage technology to market can cost $6 billion, knowinghow and when to get funding is crucial.How can this route to commercialization be improved and how can both OEMs and start-ups betterrecognise future needs, encourage innovation and find ways in which to collaborate more efficientlyto meet these specific demands rather than developing innovations in silo? This session providesinsight on nurturing the new talent and ideas that are out there and creating a strong technologyroadmap. In addition, it will expand on the message that the key for exciting new projects issometimes to hold off marketing a product until it has been built, tested and preferably scaled up.

09:30 AM - Panel Discussion: Improving Sector-Wide Collaboration to MatchInnovation with Investment

What are the key elements in a good technology roadmap?Where should start ups go to find out what current and future needs are?How can start ups and capital investors more easily be matched up?



How can OEMs best stay abreast of what is happening with smaller cutting edge technologyR&D units?Are P3s (Public - Private Partnerships) the fastest and best way to get new technology tomarket?

Moderator

David Roberts , Chief Innovation Officer, State of Indiana

Speakers

Benjamin Park PhD, Founder & Chief Technology Officer,Enevate Corporation

Venkat Srinivasan PhD, Director, Argonne CollaborativeCenter for Energy Storage Science (ACCESS)

Andrew Hsieh , Co-Founder & CEO, Feasible Inc

10:15 AM - Case Study: The Route to Investment: How Cyclotron Road foundSuccess

Speakers

Matt Price , Commercial Operations & Industry Partnerships,Cyclotron Road

10:30 AM - Networking Refreshments in the Foyer



11:00 AM - Optimizing Battery Design and Integration - Prioritizing Featuresto fit the Application

Traditional automotive manufacturers are choosing not to back one technology to meet CO2 emissionregulations. This is both an opportunity and a challenge for the rest of the battery supply chain,meaning that different battery designs can be matched to the varying requirements and that theneed for solutions is both great and complex. There are numerous factors that are crucial pillars in the ‘perfect cell’ for any application but someissues are ubiquitous, including energy density, power density, weight, safety, life-cycle, degradation,cost and its easy integration into a battery pack. Whilst cell innovation charges ahead with newmaterials and developments appearing all the time, there has historically been less progress in howthis would fit into a pack or a car. Unfortunately, when you increase the positive benefits in one areait tends to inversely impact another. Increased energy density can come at the cost of safety,increased safety often means heavier etc. This session will look at what the latest thinking is onbattery pack design and how to find the optimal balance for a specific application.

Moderator

Oliver Gross , Energy Storage Systems Specialist, FiatChrysler Automobiles (FCA)

Speakers

Said Al-Hallaj , Chairman/ CEO, AllCell Technologies LLC

Shawn Peng , VP of Technology, Leoch Battery Corp

Milind Gandhi , Global Lead Engineer, BEV Battery Systems, GeneralMotors

Jan Wohlmuther MSc, Consultant – Technology and Business Strategy,P3 North America Inc



Bret A. Trimmer , Business Development Manager, NeoGrafSolutions


02:00 PM - Preparing for Second Generation 48V Battery Requirements

Despite regulatory uncertainty as to the impact of the new administration on CO2 targets in the US,the bottom line is that 48V technology is still coming down the tracks with little diversion likely forOEMs and battery manufacturers. In the global marketplaces such as the EU, 48 Volt system adoptionis growing at a much faster rate than in the USA in order to meet more stringent and impendingemissions goals. To keep pushing the envelope, driving implementation and reducing cost, batterydevelopers need to look to the horizon and the second generation of 48V battery technology. Thereare many unknowns around 48V battery impacts and developments; this session is dedicated toaddressing these questions and helping OEMs, manufacturers and their supply chains prepare forboth current demands and predicted 48V technologies and changes coming down the tracks in thenext few years.

Moderator

Satish B Chikkannanavar PhD, Battery Engineer, ProductDevelopment Department, Ford Motor Company

Speakers

Phil Shaw , Product Line Director, Advanced Battery, JohnsonControls International

Carlton D Brown , Director of Engineering, Robert BoschBattery Systems

Angela Duren , Product Management Director, A123 Systems




03:45 PM - Optimizing the Electrical, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of aBattery through BMS

Battery Management Systems (BMS) have four main objectives: Safeguarding cells and batteriesagainst damage; extending battery lifecycles; maintaining the battery to a level where it meets theapplication needs and interfacing with the host application. BMS are significant pain points formanufacturers and OEMs and represent a great opportunity to drive battery performanceimprovements and safety. This session provides examples of passive and active managementsystems that can help manufacturers and OEMs optimize the batteries within diverse applicationsincluding an XEV or ESS system It will then look at innovative methods for overcoming this universalchallenge in the most efficient way.

Moderator

Joe LoGrasso , Sr. Manager- Energy Storage Systems,Electrified Powertrain Engineering, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles(FCA)

Speakers

Dave Rich , LV Li-Ion Battery BFO, General Motors

Greg Zimmer , Marketing Manager, BMS Group, AnalogDevices

Wayne Eaton , Technical Sales Engineer, SBS Test &Monitoring Equipment

Nick Sherstyuk , CTO, Gbatteries Energy Canada

Bamidele O Fayemi , Applications Engineer, 3M




Track 3 - HEV & EV Powertrain, 48V, Thermal Management,Transferring

08:30 AM - Next Generation Powertrain Technologies

This session will examine the latest innovations in powertrain technologies including the motor,transmission, battery and e-drive. As the industry strives to meet tighter emission regulationspowertrain technologies electric and hybrid vehicles are evolving to optimize performance efficiencyand cost.

Speakers

Joel Maguire , Director of Electrification, BorgWarnerCorporate Advanced Engineering

Mark L Ellis , Sr. Lean Design Consultant, Munro &Associates Inc

Matti Vint PhD, Engineering R&D Director - Powertrain, Valeo


11:00 AM - Integrating 48 Voltage Systems and Components into Mild HybridVehicles

While long term the future is certainly electric in the short and medium term automotive OEMs areincreasingly looking to the electrification of conventional cars to realize fuel efficiency and reduceGHG emissions. 48V systems offer the opportunity to increase vehicle performance and enable thenew capabilities from improved powertrain designs. This session will examine the impact ofimplementing 48V power supply systems in mild hybrids.

Moderator



Mohamad Abdul-Hak , Manager, High Voltage Systems & PowerElectronics, Mercedes Benz

Speakers

Sebastian Milan , Product Marketing Manager PowertrainSystems, Valeo

Mark J Rychlinski , Technical Fellow - Electric Power, General Motors

Daniel Kok PhD, Manager, Advanced Electrified PowertrainSystems Engineering, Ford Motor Company

William Fedor , Chief Engineer Americas, Systems,Software, Functions, Delphi Powertrain Systems


02:00 PM - Thermal Management in the Electric Vehicle: Beyond the Battery

Outside the battery pack, there are growing thermal management requirements in the electric vehiclearchitecture as new powertrains, components and materials are introduced. The session will cover thelatest research and technological advances in heat transfer and energy management; looking at newconcepts for passenger compartment heating and cooling, as well as heating and cooling of vehiclefuel systems.

Key issues to be covered in this session:

What are the specific challenges in thermal management for electric vehicles?Outlining recent innovations in coolingWhat is the role of HVAC in overall vehicle thermal management?Which technologies, components and materials play a role on thermal management?What role does effective thermal management play in meeting emissions regulations?



Moderator

Kevin M Stutenberg , Vehicle Systems Research, ArgonneNational Laboratory

Speakers

Kevin M Stutenberg , Vehicle Systems Research, ArgonneNational Laboratory

Dan Barber PhD, Staff Scientist and Application Engineer,Thermal Management Materials, Lord Corporation

Oliver Gross , Energy Storage Systems Specialist, FiatChrysler Automobiles (FCA)

Daniel Wenzel , Business Development Manager, VOSSAutomotive GmbH

Albert Tuertscher PhD, Senior Representative, ATEngineering LLC

Daniel Huang PhD, Research Engineer, Climate Control andThermal Systems, Ford Motor Company


03:45 PM - Sharing Knowledge on the Latest Electric and Hybrid PropulsionPowertrain Technologies

The aerospace industry is also focused on improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions and



noise pollution through electric motors and systems and high performance vehicles are constantlyinnovating to improve, ensuring market-leading performance. This session will bring you some of thekey technologies that have been pioneered for aerospace and high performance vehicles and whichare likely to transfer to the road.

Speakers

Tim Wells , Program Manager, BAE Systems

Chris Shamie , Manager Application Engineering, SchaefflerGroup USA

Jason Hartwig PhD, Research Aerospace Engineer, NASA GlennResearch Center

Benoît Ferran , E-FAN Battery Technical Stream Leader -Power & Propulsion Architectures (TX3P), Airbus GroupInnovations


Track 2 - New Battery Technologies and Chemistries

09:35 AM - Addressing the Latest ESS Developments and Innovations

ESS growth has been predicted for many years now, but experts are forecasting that the tipping pointis finally imminent. But what does this mean for the technology. What are the latest innovations andwhere are the areas that improvement is most keenly needed. This panel is the chance to discuss thelatest technologies and most exciting ideas that represent the future of commercial grid storage.

Moderator

Tim Grejtak , Analyst, Lux Research Inc



Speakers

Donald Karner , President, Electric Applications Inc

Ann Marie Scuderi , VP of Operations, Urban Electric Power

Akhil Aryan , CEO, Ion Energy


11:00 AM - What Does the Future Hold for Lead-Acid Battery Technology?

Sometimes overlooked as a part of future advanced battery trends but still globally dominating theauto battery market, the Lead Acid sector has not stopped working to remain at the forefront oftechnology. With impressive recycling abilities and fresh support from the Chinese sector there is stillmuch to come from lead acid. This is a good opportunity to hear what the future of lead acid looks likeand what innovations are in the frame to keep lead ahead.

Moderator

Sean O'Kane , Senior Specialist – Energy Systems,Electrification Group, AVL Powertrain Engineering Inc

Speakers

Robert Flicker , Chief Operating Officer, East PennManufacturing

Dan Moomaw , Lead Mechanical Engineer, Gridtential



Ed Shaffer PhD, CEO and Founder, Advanced BatteryConcepts


02:00 PM - Taking the Next Steps with Solid State Technology – Closing in onCommercial Production

Few technologies that lie beyond li-ion have shown so much promise or garnered as much interest assolid state technologies. When compared with the market leading li-ion battery containing a liquidelectrolyte there are some clear gains to be made in the power density, energy density and safetyfeatures of solid state technologies, however it is not without its challenges. Progress has not been linear, either when deciding on whether to use solid, hybrid or gel versions ofthe electrolyte, or in the manufacturing development of a commercially available and viable product.There are several current barriers to integrating solid state batteries including the mechanicalchallenges of vibration within autos. The end goal is fabrication of a cheap, good quality, lightweightproduct, at scale – but the question remains as to whether this is the answer the battery sector seeksto keep meeting growing demand. In addition, the question remains as to whether it be useful forseveral applications or is it destined to only stay relevant to large scale energy storage systems whichare less impacted by weight? Finally, for all its promise, now that tests are progressing, is it any closerto commercialization – is large scale production close to a reality? This session will address thesequestions and give a good overview of how close solid state batteries are to widespread manufacture.

Moderator

Tobias Glossmann , Senior Systems Engineer, HV BatteryTechnology, Powertrain & eDrive USA, Mercedes-BenzResearch & Development

Speakers

Prof Jeff Sakamoto PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Sci.& Eng, Macromolecular Sci. & Eng,, University of Michigan

Holger Althues PhD, Division Manager Chemical Surfaceand Battery Technology, Fraunhofer Institute for Material andBeam Technology IWS



Mike Zimmerman PhD, Founder and CEO, Ionic Materials


03:45 PM - Taking Batteries Beyond Current Li-ion Capabilities

There are a myriad solutions promising to be the breakthrough or the answer to increased energydensity, cost reduction, safety or longer life cycles. However, none is capable of improving on everyparameter and each has different applications that it could benefit. This is a chance to hear aboutwhat is coming down the track a little further down the line, what to be preparing for and whatapplications these new chemistries might be best suited to. It’s also a great opportunity to hear whichother chemistries are leaping ahead on the road to commercialization, which look like falling by thewayside and how high performing technologies including advanced flow, lithium metal and lithium airbatteries might overcome key barriers and break into the mainstream.

Moderator

Daniel Abraham PhD, Scientist, Argonne NationalLaboratory

Speakers

Venkat Anandan PhD, Research Scientist, Ford MotorCompany

Yuegang Zhang PhD, Professor, Department of Physics, TsinghuaUniversity

Yuriy Mikhaylik PhD, Director Of Materials Development, SionPower Corporation

Greg Osborn , Director of New Business, ZapGo Ltd




Day 3Track 1 - Improving Battery Manufacturing and the Futureof Battery IP

08:30 AM - Reducing Battery Manufacturing Overheads and Getting YourProducts to Market Faster

Few would question the importance of manufacturing processes to battery producers especially whenconsidering the idea that manufacturing overheads can contribute nearly half of the total batterycost. Bringing costs down requires collaboration between cell manufacturers, their suppliers,consultants and everyone involved in the assembly line. Scaling up production efficiently is crucial forthe overall cost and viability of batteries but so is automation, assembly process and equipment, andquality control inspection. The lack of standardization across the sector from the design point of viewhas meant expensive manufacturing processes as each line is bespoke, how can this be changed, isthere a more streamlined solution and how could this impact the cost, sustainability and speed ofproduction for new battery designs?

08:45 AM - Panel Discussion: Innovative Approaches to BatteryManufacturing

Now that manufacturers producing batteries in Eastern European have proved that they cancompete on a cost basis with Asia, will USA manufacturers follow suit?Is standardization the answer to costly and time consuming bespoke assembly equipment foreach new product?Is high volume still the best way to reducing manufacturing costs?How much can manufacturing process improvements help manufacturers hit $100/kwh?What has been learned about US battery manufacturing potential from the Gigafactory so far?What is the solution to changing designs slowing down production and commercialization?

Moderator

Bob Galyen , Chairman, International Battery StandardSteering Committee, SAE

Speakers



Brian Sisk PhD, Vice President, Cell Product Development, A123Systems

Nicholas Löffler PhD, Consultant – Development and Application ofBatteries, P3 Automotive GmbH

Rajshekar DasGupta , Business Development Director,Electrovaya

09:30 AM - Designing for Agility in Manufacturing – Using Modular Design toReact to Market

Global regulatory changes drive frequent and significant changes to battery requirements. Also, sizing and format standardization has failed to take place in the market, drivingcomplexityReacting to new requirements and opportunities means acting quickly – much more quicklythan a typical design cycle. Increasingly, the pace of change and increasing complexityrequires the ability to be reactive and agile to meet customer needsMeeting these challenges through design and manufacturing modularity. Baselining a limitednumber of cell formats and electrode sets, and combining them as needed to meet newcustomer requirements and opportunitiesImplementing a manufacturing strategy to purchase equipment that allows flexibility, allowingthe manufacture of multiple cells on one lineMeeting emerging market needs rapidly without requiring a full design cycle, allowing multipleproducts to “share” a line keeping utilization high and costs low

Speakers

Brian Sisk PhD, Vice President, Cell Product Development, A123Systems

09:50 AM - How to Get Started on an Automation Project – The Process ofScaling Up

Speakers



Craig Salvalaggio , Vice President of Engineering, AppliedManufacturing Technologies

10:10 AM - 5X5 Advances in Resistance Welding and Laser Technology forBattery Pack Manufacture

Speakers

Paul Brackell , Midwest Regional Manager, Amada MiyachiAmerica

10:15 AM - Discussion/ Q&A


11:00 AM - Driving Manufacturing Quality and Flexibility through InnovativeProcesses

The benefits of efficient manufacturing processes are not restricted to cost reduction. The quality ofthe end product, speed of production, the flexibility of production lines and improved integration allplay key roles in a battery’s development and eventually the speed with which it can hit the market.In addition, finding a way to compete with Asian production means finding a way to make USAbased manufacturing work.

Moderator

Michael Lew , Director of Innovation, NAATBatt International

Speakers

OuJung Kwon PhD, Cell Chemistry Technical Expert, Ford MotorCompany



Jeff Norris , CEO and Founder, Paraclete Energy Inc

William J Kays III , Process Engineer, Babcock & WilcoxMEGTEC LLC


02:00 PM - Keeping up with the Future of Intellectual Property Rights inBatteries and Electric Vehicles: A Replay of the Smartphone Patent Wars or aParadigm Shift?

As electrified vehicle technology and markets continue to grow so do the patent thickets, or complexwebs of overlapping patent rights that require innovators to reach licensing agreements with multiplepatent holders. During the global smartphone wars, large technology companies became entangled inexpensive and complex patent licensing and litigation activities as billions of dollars changed hands. These impediments can lead to business risk and slow market adoption. Electrified transportation andgrid storage are significantly larger than the smartphone market and can ill afford these kinds ofchallenges.

This session provides an overview of several IP thickets developing in advanced batteries, engage in apanel discussion with several experts on licensing best practices from multiple perspectives, andexplore strategies for avoiding battery IP wars that foster industry-wide development and growth,leading to new opportunities for making IP rights widely available while rewarding IP owners for theirinnovation.

02:00 PM - Introduction: Patent Thickets in Automotive Batteries – The Raceto Technology Ownership

High-level overview of the players and patenting trends of various current and futuretechnologiesDiscussion and analysis of where the thickets are and are not actually emerging?

Speakers

Matthew Rappaport , Managing Director, IP Checkups



02:20 PM - Patent Pools: Emerging Solutions for Resolving IP RelatedConflicts and Increasing Incentives to Innovate in the Battery andAutomotive Industries

A presentation and analysis showing increasing risk of litigation and projections on the IPrelated costs emerging in the battery and automotive industriesHow IP creation and enforcement may affect the growth of the advanced battery marketA discussion of potential strategies for avoiding patent thickets and the related battery IP warsthat foster industry-wide development and growth, leading to new opportunities for making IPrights widely available while rewarding IP owners for their innovation

Speakers

Daniel Abraham PhD, VP - Science and Business Strategy,MPEG LA

02:40 PM - Q&A

02:45 PM - Panel Discussion: Traditional Solutions to Patent Thickets: BestPractices in Licensing to Avoid Litigation in Advanced Batteries andAutomotive

This panel will discuss market terms for licensing battery technology IP from the perspective of largeentities, small companies, universities, and government agencies. IP owners and licensing expertswill discuss their licensing experience and their perception of prevailing commercial terms and bestpractices as related to experiences in the field of advanced batteries.

Moderator

John Platt , Partner, Snell & Wilmer

Speakers

Lisa Hodgen , Assistant General Counsel, EnerSys



Andrew Filler , Partner and General Counsel, Sherpa TechnologyGroup

Jean Testa , Executive Counsel - IP, GE Ventures

03:30 PM - Close of Conference 2017

Track 2 - Large Vehicle Batteries, Safety Regulations andLifecycle M

08:30 AM - Defining and Implementing the latest Safety Regulations andInnovations in your Organization

Paramount to all other concerns for battery producers, OEMs and end users is battery safety,emphasized by the recent, well-documented aerospace, automotive, e-mobility and consumerelectronics battery problems. It has become an area that consumers are increasingly aware of andthus the pressure is continuously mounting to reduce risk, especially with li-ion batteries. This session will highlight some of the key regulations globally that all stakeholders in the batterysector need to be aware of, and what is changing around them. In addition, speakers will address theissue of thermal runaway in an open panel discussion with some exciting solution providers bringingtheir innovations and insight on how to reduce the safety concerns around Lithium-ion battery use.

Speakers

Rich Byczek , Global Technical Director - TransportationTechnologies, Intertek

George Kerchner , Executive Director, PRBA – TheRechargeable Battery Association

09:30 AM - Finding Innovative Ways to Increase Battery Safety



Speakers

Brian Morin PhD, President & COO, DreamweaverInternational

09:40 AM - Panel Discussion and Innovation Showcase – Firefighting in the Li-ion Battery

Each speaker will have five minutes to introduce their solution before discussing the crucial safetyconcerns outlined below.

Can anything be done straight away to reduce the issues experienced by users of applicationswith a li-ion battery?What are the safety concerns for beyond Li-ion technologies?How to increase safety and performance simultaneously - turning thermal runaway into avirtuous cycle How can thermal runaway be tackled at both packaging and cell level?Is there enough being done to avoid li-ion issues in beyond li-ion technologies?

Speakers

Brian Morin PhD, President & COO, DreamweaverInternational

Jenna King , CEO, Amionx

Nicholas Johnson , Research Engineer, 3M

Jeremy Dang PhD, Project Manager and Research Scientist,Electrovaya




11:00 AM - Moving the Sector on from Recognizing the Need for BatteryLifecycle Management to Implementing a Holistic Approach

Taking a whole life cycle approach to batteries begins with accurately forecasting the life cycle of abattery and ensuring certainty of this in the field not just in the laboratory. When the battery reachesend of life, the responsibility and often any incurred cost is shouldered by the OEMs. To give anaccurate estimate battery pack cost the end of life destination needs to be incorporated, whether it isa second life opportunity, waste disposal or reclamation for recycling purposes. When the battery isready for recycling the cost benefits can vary wildly depending on the makeup and design of thebattery. The ideal scenario is designing out waste at the start of the battery process, creatingbattery’s packs and cells that allow for easy disassembly and reuse or recycling of the componentswithout waste. However, this is not a route commonly followed now. The issues to be addressed in this session bring both lead acid and li-ion into the discussion with alook at what the latest thinking is, comparing the different options. It will also look at the differentstages of battery production with a view to pinpointing where it can be changed to drive moresustainable, cost effective and efficient battery manufacturing with clear parameters as to who isresponsible for what.

Moderator

Jim Greenberger , Executive Director, NAATBattInternational

Speakers

Carrie Okma , Lithium Ion Cell Chemistry Expert, FCA

Michael Worry , Chief Executive Officer, Nuvation Energy

Dirk Spiers , CEO, Spiers New Technologies




02:00 PM - Defining Battery Requirements for Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles

Commercial EV fleets, electric bus fleets and other electrified vehicles such as fork lift trucks currentlypresent growing markets for battery manufacturers and integrators, with a more predictable growthline than passenger XEVs. Moreover, commercial fleets and public buses are leading the way in themovement towards electrification with projected dominance over a 1/3 of the bus market for EV busesby 2020. The battery requirements have some key differences from the EV passenger vehicle marketparticularly in the pack design, performance needs, modular approach and battery integration stageswhere there is a gap in the market for creative designs and innovations.

Moderator

Edward C Lovelace PhD, CTO & VP Engineering, XL Hybrids

Speakers

Gary Horvat PhD, Chief Technology Officer, Proterra

Martin Klein , VP of Engineering, XALT Energy

Porter Harris , Co-founder & CTO, RomeoPower

Mil Ovan , President, Navitas Systems


Track 3 - Commercial and Off-Road Electric and Hybrid



Technology Development Tr

08:30 AM - Examining the Latest Technologies Driving Mass Deployment ofHybrid and Electric Buses

Globally, the demand for both hybrid and electric buses is growing. This session will examine thelatest technological developments and assess the relative benefits of hybrid and electric taking intoaccount; timescales for RoI, charging challenge, emission reduction and energy efficiency.

Key issues to be discussed by speakers at the end of this session include:

Developments in electric powertrains for busesThe role of fuel cell technology in bus deploymentsRecent developments in energy harvesting shock absorbers for buses and trucksFast charging for buses through charging stations or regenerative breaking, the role of ultra-capacitorsAssessing range extender technology for buses

Speakers

Moderator

Fred Silver , Vice President, CALSTART

Gary Horvat PhD, Chief Technology Officer, Proterra

Leah O'Dwyer , Director, Business Development eBus,ChargePoint

Albert Tuertscher PhD, Senior Representative, ATEngineering LLC

Adrian Schaffer , Vice President Sales and BusinessDevelopment, UQM Technologies




11:00 AM - Hybrid and Electric Deployments for Fleets: What are the specificconsiderations?

Increasingly hybrid and EV vehicles are able to compete in performance and efficiency withconventional diesels and make a compelling business case for deployment. This session will examinethe different powertrain technologies for hybrid and EV vehicles and their varying requirements forfleets and trucks.

Key issues to be discussed by speakers in this session include:

Outlining drivers for electric commercial vehicles in the different markets including: emissioncontrol, cost efficiency, noise pollutionOptimizing hybrid powertrains for commercial vehicles: The move to 48V mild hybridsFuel cells for fleets with established recharge stationsHow will Hybrid and EV fleets move towards autonomy?

Moderator

Paul Menig , CEO, Tech-I-M

Speakers

Jean-Baptiste Gallo , Product Manager, Efficient DrivetrainsInc

Jeffrey Esfeld , Director - Fleet Sales, Workhorse Group Inc

Jason Hanlin , Director of Technology Development, Center forTransportation and the Environment




02:00 PM - Electric Vehicles for Off Road Construction, Agriculture and Mining

Currently industrial and commercial vehicles account for 60% of the value of the electric vehiclemarket and this sector is forecast to grow 4.5 times in the next decade as off-road industrial vehiclesand on-road commercial vehicles including heavy industrial vehicles, buses, trucks, taxis move toelectric.The sessions on this day will examine the technical and market trends for both hybrid and electricindustrial and commercial vehicles and assess current and future technological developments.

02:00 PM - Components Market Forecast: Examining the potential for globalgrowth in electrified vehicles and related components (2017-2025)

Examining the key drivers for adoption and growth of electrified vehiclesVariations in key global regions including U.S., China, Europe and Japan/KoreaImpact of mobility technologies on electrified vehicle growth

Speakers

Daron Gifford , Partner, Leader of Strategy and AutomotiveIndustry Consulting, Plante Moran

02:30 PM - Electric Vehicles for Off Road Construction, Agriculture and Mining

This session will examine the growing market for hybrid and electric vehicles for construction,agriculture and mining outlining the latest technologies and assessing their efficiency and ability tomeet environmental targets.

Moderator

Bill Van Amburg , Senior Vice President, CALSTART

Speakers

Fares Beainy PhD, Research Engineer, EmergingTechnologies, Volvo Construction Equipment

Eric Hendrickson , Business Development Manager - VehicleElectrification, Parker



Gary Dannar , Founder & CEO, DD Dannar LLC

Vern Caron , President, Caron Engineering


Documents

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