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Agenda 2024
DAY 1: MONDAY, 7 OCTOBER, 2024
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 EU BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET - OUTLOOK AND STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS
- Examining the development of market volume for battery recycling in Europe
- Assessing if there are enough feedstock materials to meet EU recycling content targets
- Evaluating economic viability and future break-even acquisition costs for end-of-life batteries
Maximilian Wegner
Roland Berger
Roland Berger
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON EU BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET OUTLOOK AND STRATEGIC IMPACTS
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 - 1130 PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE POTENTIAL OF CIRCULAR BATTERY ECOSYSTEM TO AUGMENT BATTERY MINERAL SUPPLY CHAIN
1130 - 1155 OUTLOOK OF THE BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET AND ITS IMPACT FROM THE EV INDUSTRY
- Exploring political factors, China's dominance, and emerging battery chemistries in recycling
- Governments' roles in promoting recycling activities and global efforts to support sustainability
- Overview of recycling processes including pretreatments, pyrometallurgy, and hydrometallurgy
Samira Sokhanvaran
Hatch
Hatch
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON BATTERY RECYCLING MARKET OUTLOOK AND IMPACT
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE BATTERY RECYCLING AND REUSE EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 DEVELOPMENT OF LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING OVER TIME
- Evolution of technologies from pyro to direct recycling for lithium-ion batteries
- Transition of business models from waste disposal to End2End recycling solutions
- Shifts in battery chemistries from high-priced NMC to newer, low-priced alternatives
Nils Steinbrecher
SK tes
SK tes
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY RECYCLING DEVELOPMENT
1400 - 1425 THE CIRCULAR BATTERY ECOSYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE BATTERIES
- The main pillars for a circular economy from a battery manufacturer's perspective
- Approaches and pilots for the reuse and recycling of commercial vehicle batteries
- Impact of reuse and recycling on the product's carbon footprint
Bjoern Eberleh
BorgWarner
BorgWarner
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON THE CIRCULAR BATTERY ECOSYSTEM FOR VEHICLE BATTERIES
1430 - 1455 BATTERY MATERIALS CIRCULARITY - CLOSING THE LOOP WITH ADVANCED CATHODE ENGINEERING
- Exploring how OEMs and battery manufacturers aim for a closed-loop process for battery materials
- Analyzing the processing requirements for black mass and metal salts to become battery-ready cathode materials
- Evaluating the chemical contents of black mass and comparing them to specifications for CAM
Anna Sosnowik
Ascend Elements
Ascend Elements
1455 - 1500 Q&A SESSION ON CLOSING THE LOOP WITH ADVANCED CATHODE ENGINEERING
1500 - 1530 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1530 - 1555 CLOSING THE LOOP IN BATTERY PRODUCTION
- Industrial scale production of secondary nickel, cobalt, manganese, and lithium
- Strategies to close the loop and enhance value in the production process
- Service offerings for waste handling by battery producers and manufacturers
Frank Stumpf
Fortum
Fortum
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON CLOSING THE LOOP IN BATTERY PRODUCTION
1600 - 1625 INDUSTRIAL SCALE-UP OF SECOND-LIFE BATTERY PRODUCTION
- Establishing a circular economy framework for repurposing used batteries
- Scaling second-life battery production for industrial-grade energy storage applications
- Collaborating with industry players to ensure a steady supply and innovative production practices
Stefan Bahamonde
Libattion AG
Libattion AG
1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON SECOND LIFE BATTERY PRODUCTION AT INDUSTRIAL SCALE
1630 - 1655 REPURPOSING STRATEGIES FOR END-OF-LIFE EV BATTERIES
- Establishing Europe's largest B2B marketplace for battery trade
- Integrating a marketplace with advanced AI-powered analytics
- Closing the loop from shredding to raw material extraction
Sebastian Bujnoch
Circunomics
Circunomics
1655 - 1700 Q&A SESSION ON THE STRATEGIES FOR REPURPOSING END-OF-LIFE EV BATTERIES
1700 - 1800 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: TUESDAY, 8 OCTOBER, 2024
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 POST-PROCESSING IN EUROPE TO CLOSE THE LOOP - POLICY, POTENTIAL AND PRACTICALITIES
- How the new Battery Regulation and CRM Act work together regarding recycled content
- Identifying gaps to ensure compliance and maintain competitiveness
- Strategies to develop, de-risk, and fund a recycling ecosystem that meets industry needs
Robert Baylis
EIT InnoEnergy
EIT InnoEnergy
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON EUROPEAN POST-PROCESSING POLICY AND PRACTICALITIES
1010 - 1035 COMPLETING THE CIRCLE ─ DOMESTIC REFINING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Understanding the criticality of refining black mass back to battery-grade materials
- Exploring LFP as a significant opportunity in the battery materials market
- Highlighting the need for collaboration across the value chain to achieve true circularity
Chris Moorman
ReElement Technologies
ReElement Technologies
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON DOMESTIC REFINING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 DIGITAL BATTERY PASSPORT FOR EFFICIENT BATTERY RECYCLING
- Providing comprehensive, standardized information about battery materials and usage history
- Enabling accurate and efficient recovery of valuable components by recyclers
- Ensuring environmentally responsible recycling and compliance with regulations
Peter Mair | Luise Müller-Hofstede
Rockwell Automation | Circulor
Rockwell Automation | Circulor
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON THE DIGITAL BATTERY PASSPORT FOR RECYCLING
1130 - 1155 EV BATTERY END-OF-LIFE JOBS TO BE DONE
- Validating the status of a battery once it is removed from the vehicle
- Assessing battery health to determine its suitability for the next usage
- Effective logistics for transporting used batteries safely and efficiently
Marcel Queren
Midtronics
Midtronics
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON EV BATTERY END OF LIFE TASKS
1200 - 1225 SUSTAINABLE BLACK MASS RECYCLING AND BEYOND
- Emphasising a lithium-first approach to enhance recycling efficiency and output
- Introducing a column-based solvent extraction process as an alternative to current technologies
- Offering flexible processing options for producing either metal sulphates or pCAMs
Jeroen Volbeda
H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders
H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders
1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON BLACK MASS RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY
1230 - 1245 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1245 - 1400 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2024:
- Economic fundamentals of electric vehicle battery recycling and reuse
Understand the economic fundamentals and key market drivers for end-of-service electric vehicle battery recycling and reuse from a global perspective. - Exploring electric vehicles battery recycling techniques and battery reuse initiatives
Look for new opportunities and make the business case for adopting new recycling and reuse strategies to support a circular and sustainable economy. - New raw materials extraction and processing strategies for recycling EV battery packs
Explore innovations and assess the latest results from tests and trials in improving raw materials extraction processes and methods for recycling lithium-ion batteries. - Latest research in repurposing electric vehicle batteries for new energy storage solutions
Deliver reliable and scalable repurposing techniques for adapting end-of-life EV batteries for reuse in electric grid systems and energy storage solutions in renewables. - Upcoming environmental regulations and safety standards for managing end-of-life batteries
Hear from key regulators and classification bodies to ensure your recycling and reuse initiatives meet the requirements of new regulations and industry standards. - Manufacturer case studies on standardisation and how to achieve a circular economy
Gain insights from leading manufacturers and implement strategies that others in the industry use to ensure a successful adaptation.