Conference Preview

Speakers

Ruth Nic Aoidh

Director of Vehicle Programmes at JLR

Roger Atkins

Founder and Managing Director at Electric Vehicles Outlook

Dr. Daniel Benchetrite

Battery Management Systems Director at Valeo

Kevin Brundish

CEO & Director at LionVolt

Dr. Jennifer Channell

Commercial & Partnerships Lead at Anaphite

Prof. Martin Freer

CEO at Faraday Institution

Julian Hetherington

Automotive Transformation Director at Advanced Propulsion Centre

Dr. Quirin Kellner

Chief Engineer - E-mobility at FEV UK

Anna Krajinksa

Director at T&E UK

Steve Liggins

Global Head of Electrification Systems at Ricardo PLC

Professor Isobel Sheldon OBE

Global CEO at Western CAM Inc

Dr Cristiana Pace

Founder and CEO of Enovation Consulting and Silverstone Technology Cluster Ambassador at Enovation Consulting

Dr. Andy Palmer

Chair at Inobat

Dr. Allan Paterson

Head of Battery Development at Fortescue WAE

George Paterson

VP Product at Cosworth

Dr. John Proctor

Technical and Operations Director at AVL

Graeme Purdy

CEO at Ilika

Sean Sargent

CEO at Green Lithium

Sebastian Brückmann

Head of Battery Engineering at Hofer Powertrain UK

Selin Tur

Managing Director & Chief Technology Officer at Williams Grand Prix Technologies

Sean Worrall

Chief Engineer, Product Sustainability at GKN Automotive

Tuesday 8th July, 2025

Track 1, Day 1 Morning

Track 2, Day 1 Morning


8.45am -
9.45am

Workshop: How to Maximise AI for Faster, Lower-Cost and Scalable Battery Innovation

How to Bridge the Skills Gap in the UK EV Industry


9.55am -
10.55am

Pushing the Boundaries of Li-ion Technology

Round Table: Tackling the Pivotal Issues Facing the EV Industry – According to You!


11.15am -
12.25pm

Breaking the Mould – The Rise of Li-ion Alternatives and their TRLs

EV Regulations in Flux: Choosing the Best Path for Your Business Session Format: Talks + Q&A


Track 1, Day 1 Afternoon

Track 2, Day 1 Afternoon


1.25pm -
2.25pm

How to Design and Integrate Flexible, Safe and Cost-Effective Battery Packs

A Global Update on Key Trends in the EV Industry – Taking a View on Consumer Trends, Costs, Supply Chain Challenges and Market Forecasting


3.35pm -
3.55pm

Keynote Talk/ Fireside Chat: How Critical Minerals Supply is Driving the Sector

Stand Alone Talk/ Fireside Chat: Finding Europe’s USP – Green Power, Fair Wages and World- Leading Innovation in a Closed Loop System?


4.15pm -
5.15pm

Round Table Discussions – Tackling Purchasing Power for SMEs, How to Improve Recycling and The Battery Passport + Much More…

Second Life Solutions – Designing for Waste Reduction and Component Reuse


5.20pm -
5.50pm

Closing Fireside Chat: Competition or Collaboration? What Can Europe Learn from China and India When it Comes to Rapid Electrification?

Wednesday 9th July, 2025

Track 1, Day 2 Morning

Track 2, Day 2 Morning


9.00am -
10.00am

Finding the Limits of Battery Performance Through Advanced Testing

Shark Tank/ Investment Panel – Showcasing the Best of British Innovation


10.05am -
10.35am

Panel Discussion: Is Solid State Ready to Overcome the Remaining Hurdles to Commercialisation?

Panel Discussion: Scale Up Success – Taking Technology Through the TRL ‘Valleys of Death’


11.05am -
11.40am

Headline Session: Are Gigafactories the Answer? What is the Best Route to an Efficient, Competitive Battery Manufacturing Ecosystem in Europe?


11.45am -
12.20pm

Headline Session: Beyond Borders: Global Trade, Tariffs, and the Future of EVs


Track 1, Day 2 Afternoon

Track 2, Day 2 Afternoon


12.25pm -
1.00pm

Headline Session: What Does the Future of Charging Infrastructure Look Like?


2.25pm -
3.10pm

Ever Faster Charging Without Losing Economy, Lifecycle or Safety, Unicorn or Inevitable?

Motorsport REVolution: From Iconic Classics to Modern Mastery


3.40pm -
4.30pm

Electric Revolution, Safety Evolution: Mastering Safety in Li-ion EV Battery Innovation

Scalable, Cost-Effective E-Axle and Motor Solutions

Thursday 10th July, 2025

Track 1, Day 3 Morning

Track 2, Day 3 Morning


9.00am -
10.05am

The Latest Innovations in Battery Manufacturing and Quality Control

Meeting the Unique Needs of High-Power Electrification Applications Requiring Speed or Strength


10.15am -
11.30am

Addressing the Practical and Operational Challenges of Scaling Battery Production

Built to Last, Powered to Perform: Electrifying Heavy-Duty Off-Highway & Industrial Vehicles


Track 1, Day 3 Afternoon

Track 2, Day 3 Afternoon


12.00pm -
1.15pm

Battery Intelligence, Prognosis and Management

What’s the Key to Unlocking Ultra-Efficient Ultra-Durable Powertrains?


2.30pm -
3.30pm

Can Advanced Safety Testing Ever Prevent Battery Failures?

Power Electronics – The Latest Innovations Maximising Energy Flow


3.45pm -
4.15pm

Closing Plenary: How to Prepare for the Next 5-10 Years in the Global EV and Battery Manufacturing Industry