Highlights of the Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program

DAY 1 :
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:50 - 09:00
OPENING ADDRESS
09:00 - 09:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
09:30 - 09:55
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND COMMON COMPLIANCE RISKS FOR GIGAFACTORY COMMISSIONING
Josh Shepard
CSA Group

Josh Shepard

CSA Group

  • Understanding key regulatory frameworks across the USA, Canada, EU, and East Asia that affect gigafactory design
  • Learning from real-world examples of compliance pitfalls during cell and module manufacturing
  • Exploring strategies for early engagement with regulators to reduce commissioning delays
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A SESSION ON GLOBAL COMPLIANCE RISKS IN GIGAFACTORY COMMISSIONING
10:00 - 10:30
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!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON GIGAFACTORY SUMMIT
11:30 - 11:55
SCALING U.S. GIGAFACTORIES FOR ADVANCED BATTERY COMMERCIALIZATION
John Wenfu Zhang
Exyte

John Wenfu Zhang

Exyte

  • Evaluating costs and risks across U.S. gigafactory development from planning to execution
  • Assessing supply chain shifts driven by regionalization and deglobalization trends
  • Examining CATL case study insights for navigating complex global regulations
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON NAVIGATING U.S. GIGAFACTORY SCALE-UP RISKS
12:00 - 12:25
HOW MODULAR DESIGN INCREASES YIELD AND REDUCES RISK IN BATTERY MANUFACTURING
Bjoern Stoll
Digatron Power Electronics

Bjoern Stoll

Digatron Power Electronics

  • Discovering how replicable modular equipment enables faster scaling from pilot to gigafactory
  • Learning how standardized processes reduce production variation and improve traceability
  • Understanding how modularity allows flexible adaptation to changing chemistries and layouts
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON MODULAR DESIGN FOR YIELD INCREASE AND RISK REDUCTION
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE GIGAFACTORY EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON GIGAFACTORY
14:00 - 14:25
ACCELERATING U.S. BATTERY MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE WITH ADVANCED INLINE MIXING TECHNOLOGIES
Jimmy Estrada
IKA Works, Inc.

Jimmy Estrada

IKA Works, Inc.

  • Exploring how advanced inline mixing enhances precision in wet battery slurry processing
  • Understanding the role of continuous kneading in improving dry electrode efficiency and scalability
  • Learning how IKA Spatial Reality supports training, layout design, and implementation success
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED INLINE MIXING FOR US BATTERY PRODUCTION
14:30 - 14:55
GIGAFACTORIES AT THE EPICENTER OF ENERGY TRANSITION AND ENERGY SECURITY
Will Plunkett
Project Blue

Will Plunkett

Project Blue

  • Examining gigafactories as central to energy transition and global energy security
  • Analyzing upstream battery supply chains feeding gigafactories to understand market dynamics
  • Projecting future battery demand to guide production planning amid market uncertainty
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON BATTERY DEMAND AND ENERGY SECURITY TRADE-OFFS
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:20 - 15:50
PANEL DISCUSSION ON GIGAFACTORY
15:50 - 16:15
SIZE MATTERS - BIGGER FACILITIES BRING NEW OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES
Ben Baden
Gresham Smith

Ben Baden

Gresham Smith

  • Exploring how to plan large facilities to manage complex flows of people, materials, products, and logistics efficiently
  • Gaining clarity on life safety considerations and evolving code requirements when scaling to giga-scale operations
  • Learning practical approaches to utility planning, including power, water, distribution systems, and utility provider collaboration
16:15 - 16:20
Q&A SESSION ON PLANNING AND OPERATING GIGA SCALE FACILITIES
16:20 - 16:45
FROM CHEMISTRY TO GIGAFACTORY - BLUEPRINT FOR NEXT-GEN BATTERIES
Veeral Hardev
Blue Current

Veeral Hardev

Blue Current

  • Designing silicon-first architectures enabling high-density and scalable performance gains
  • Leveraging inherent safety to reduce manufacturing complexity and regulatory burden
  • Scaling lab innovations to gigafactory scale using existing lithium-ion equipment
16:45 - 16:50
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING NEXT-GENERATION SILICON BATTERIES
16:50 - 17:20
RESERVED PRESENTATION
17:20 - 18:20
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2 :
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 08:40
OPENING ADDRESS
08:40 - 09:10
PANEL DISCUSSION ON GIGAFACTORY
09:10 - 09:40
RESERVED PRESENTATION
09:40 - 10:05
BATTERY RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR GIGAFACTORIES AND COMMERCIALIZATION
Yu-Tack Kim
ABR

Yu-Tack Kim

ABR

  • Advancing recycling technologies to achieve higher material recovery and lower costs
  • Integrating direct recycling within gigafactory lines to enhance efficiency and circularity
  • Exploring future environmentally-friendly recycling solutions for sustainable ecosystems
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING DIRECT BATTERY RECYCLING SOLUTIONS
10:10 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
10:30 - 11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON GIGAFACTORY
11:00 - 11:25
HOW 3D CURRENT COLLECTORS UNLOCK THE NEXT LEAP IN BATTERY MANUFACTURING
Boaz Mamo
Addionics

Boaz Mamo

Addionics

  • Discovering how Smart 3D Current Collectors improve battery performance and reduce material use
  • Learning how this drop-in solution enables dry electrode coating without additional infrastructure
  • Understanding how this technology increases gigafactory efficiency while lowering production costs
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON 3D CURRENT COLLECTORS INNOVATION FOR BATTERY PRODUCTION
11:30 - 11:55
LASER WELDING OF PRISMATIC CELLS FOR LI-ION BATTERY PACKS
Najah George
Photon Automation Inc.

Najah George

Photon Automation Inc.

  • Understanding the role of weld integrity in reducing EV battery pack failure rates
  • Exploring how optimized laser welding can reduce heat and improve busbar strength
  • Gaining insights from experimental results aimed at enhancing lithium-ion battery durability
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON LASER WELDING FOR LI-ION BATTERY RELIABILITY
12:00 - 12:25
ACCELERATING GIGAFACTORY COMMISSIONING WITH PHYSICS-INFORMED AI
Zheng Liu
University of Michigan-Dearborn

Zheng Liu

University of Michigan-Dearborn

  • Integrating physical laws into ML to predict MTTF with limited data and pack thermal behavior
  • Scaling multi-fidelity neural networks to sustain precision from pilot to gigafactory lines
  • Implementing AI co-designed thermal controls to cut energy waste and extend cell life
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING AI-DRIVEN GIGAFACTORY COMMISSIONING
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE GIGAFACTORY EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
NEW APPROACHES TO IMPROVING QUALITY FOR HIGH-SPEED EV BATTERY PRODUCTION
David Wick
Zeiss IQS, LLC

David Wick

Zeiss IQS, LLC

  • Discovering advanced AI-powered inspection systems that enhance battery defect detection
  • Exploring nondestructive testing tools such as CT and 3D X-ray for deeper internal analysis
  • Understanding how integrated analytics and imaging improve reliability in battery QC
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON IMPROVING QUALITY IN EV BATTERY PRODUCTION
14:00 - 14:25
SCALING SILICON ANODES FROM PILOT TO GIGAFACTORY PRODUCTION
Ross Polk
Coreshell

Ross Polk

Coreshell

  • Translating metallurgical silicon into 60 Ah cells through scalable chemistry pathways
  • Integrating processes, yield learning, and supplier readiness for manufacturability
  • Leveraging domestic feedstocks and familiar equipment to accelerate factory ramp-up
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING SILICON ANODES FOR MASS PRODUCTION
14:30 - 14:55
BUILDING AN ASSURANCE GRADE CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY CHAIN FOR AMERICA
Andy Sloop
Chilean Cobalt Corp.

Andy Sloop

Chilean Cobalt Corp.

  • Exploring how early stage mine design can improve ESG outcomes while reducing long term risks
  • Outlining traceability systems that enable transparent sourcing and verifiable custody
  • Examining how regional supply chains support compliance and future battery sourcing needs
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING ASSURANCE GRADE MINERALS SUPPLY CHAINS
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
CLOSING REMARKS

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