33rd Annual International Battery Seminar & Exhibit

Since its debut in 1983, the International Battery Seminar & Exhibit has established itself as the premier event showcasing the state of the art of worldwide energy storage technology developments for consumer, automotive, military, and industrial applications. Key thought leaders will assemble to not only provide broad perspectives, but also informed insights into significant advances in materials, product development, manufacturing, and application for all battery systems and enabling technologies. As the longest-running annual battery industry event in the world, this meeting has always been the preferred venue to announce significant new developments, announce new product announcements, and showcase the most advanced battery technology.

Conference Tracks:

• Battery R&D
• Battery Manufacturing
• Battery Applications

Symposia:

• Battery Safety
• Fuel Cells

The 2016 program plans to unite 500+ battery industry professionals from around the world with particularly strong representation from China, Japan, and Korea. The audience profile includes Presidents, CEOs, COOs, CTOs, Executive/Vice Presidents, Chiefs, Directors, Managers, Researchers, and Scientists from battery manufacturers, users, OEMs, equipment/material/component suppliers working in R&D, business development, chemical & materials, energy systems/storage, product design & development, emerging products, regulatory affairs, safety & compliance, systems & cell engineering, technology, marketing, law, sales, and investments.

Participating industries include:

• Commercial Research & Development Laboratories
• Battery Assembly Equipment Manufacturers
• Battery Component Manufacturers
• Battery Testing & Diagnostics Services Providers
• Battery Management Systems Manufacturers
• Automotive Manufacturers
• Defense & Aerospace Contractors
• Portable Electronics Manufacturers
• Government Laboratories
• Academic Research Institutes
• Large Format and Stationary Battery Manufacturers
• Raw Material Suppliers
• Medical Device Developers & Manufacturers
• Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers
• Agriculture Equipment Manufacturers

Spanning four days, this expanded meeting agenda now includes 7 pre-conference workshops, 3 parallel conference tracks, 2 post-conference symposia, 75+ technical presentations, an exhibit hall of 55 companies, breakout discussion groups, and dedicated poster viewing and networking sessions. Thought leaders will present best practice case studies and joint partner presentations relevant to the technologies, research, and regulatory issues of battery technology advancements. The agenda will feature compelling talks, significant new developments, and important announcements.

Attendance increased more than 30% in 2015 and we expect this number to grow even more in 2016 and beyond. The 33rd International Battery Seminar & Exhibit provides the perfect venue to share information and discuss enabling technologies that are driving the new era of battery technology.