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The global battery industry is predicted to be worth well over $300 billion by 2030, with the Li-ion segment growing to more than $120 billion in the same period. These numbers are staggering and the competition between companies and countries to attract the investment, skills and supplies is fierce. 

The UK and the wider battery community have both an opportunity and a challenge at this point. In order to meet ambitious carbon targets and renew growth in the automotive sector through a transition from ICE to EV technology, one of the pivotal factors for success is a competitive battery supply chain from top to bottom – and fast. With government backing, the right regulatory incentives and collaborative, agile industry partnerships, the UK must use its 2030 target to springboard investment into the supply chain from stakeholders ready to optimise the UK’s resources, including a diverse and skilled workforce and a substantial renewable energy supply. This session will hear from the brightest minds in the sector sharing ideas on how to overcome the biggest hurdles and seize this promising opportunity.

Discussion topics:

• What are the key factors for success in attracting investment and what does the UK offer?
• Does the industry have the required supply chain – from materials to components, packs, skills and powertrains?
• What is the latest outlook for Gigafactory development markets – both in the UK and wider Europe?
• How can we move faster to identify which production processes, technologies and innovations will work at scale and which technologies could take a UK gigafactory into an internationally competitive position?

Keynote session sponsored by:

The global battery industry is predicted to be worth well over $300 billion by 2030, with the Li-ion segment growing to more than $120 billion in the same period. These numbers are staggering and the competition between companies and countries to attract the investment, skills and supplies is fierce. 

The UK and the wider battery community have both an opportunity and a challenge at this point. In order to meet ambitious carbon targets and renew growth in the automotive sector through a transition from ICE to EV technology, one of the pivotal factors for success is a competitive battery supply chain from top to bottom – and fast. With government backing, the right regulatory incentives and collaborative, agile industry partnerships, the UK must use its 2030 target to springboard investment into the supply chain from stakeholders ready to optimise the UK’s resources, including a diverse and skilled workforce and a substantial renewable energy supply. This session will hear from the brightest minds in the sector sharing ideas on how to overcome the biggest hurdles and seize this promising opportunity.

Discussion topics:

• What are the key factors for success in attracting investment and what does the UK offer?
• Does the industry have the required supply chain – from materials to components, packs, skills and powertrains?
• What is the latest outlook for Gigafactory development markets – both in the UK and wider Europe?
• How can we move faster to identify which production processes, technologies and innovations will work at scale and which technologies could take a UK gigafactory into an internationally competitive position?

Keynote session sponsored by:

The global battery industry is predicted to be worth well over $300 billion by 2030, with the Li-ion segment growing to more than $120 billion in the same period. These numbers are staggering and the competition between companies and countries to attract the investment, skills and supplies is fierce. 

The UK and the wider battery community have both an opportunity and a challenge at this point. In order to meet ambitious carbon targets and renew growth in the automotive sector through a transition from ICE to EV technology, one of the pivotal factors for success is a competitive battery supply chain from top to bottom – and fast. With government backing, the right regulatory incentives and collaborative, agile industry partnerships, the UK must use its 2030 target to springboard investment into the supply chain from stakeholders ready to optimise the UK’s resources, including a diverse and skilled workforce and a substantial renewable energy supply. This session will hear from the brightest minds in the sector sharing ideas on how to overcome the biggest hurdles and seize this promising opportunity.

Discussion topics:

• What are the key factors for success in attracting investment and what does the UK offer?
• Does the industry have the required supply chain – from materials to components, packs, skills and powertrains?
• What is the latest outlook for Gigafactory development markets – both in the UK and wider Europe?
• How can we move faster to identify which production processes, technologies and innovations will work at scale and which technologies could take a UK gigafactory into an internationally competitive position?

Keynote session sponsored by:

The Climate Change Committee has suggested that alongside banning the sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, 46% of all cars already on the road must be EVs by that date in order to keep the UK on track with its goal of cutting CO2 emissions by 68% (est. 16 million vehicles). This is a hefty target and will require some fundamental shifts in manufacturing, regulations and demand to achieve it.

Deloitte’s latest outlook shows EV sales with a compound annual growth rate of 29% achieved over the next 8 years: Total EV sales growing from 2.5 million in 2020 to 11.2 million in 2025, then reaching 31.1 million by 2030 – but this growth is not guaranteed and advances must be made for this to happen. This headline session will outline the multiple factors that are crucial to a successful transition – with on-stage experts sharing constructive ideas on how every part of the sector can contribute quickly and collaboratively to this common goal – after all, 8 years is not a long time in the automotive industry.

The converging trends of autonomous driving, vehicle electrification, consumer trends and sustainability are having direct and indirect impacts on EV design. The need to produce economical, flexible and well performing EV platforms that suit both today’s market, and also future demands is dividing strategy between carmakers. We are yet to see if there is space for several philosophies or if it is expected that one type of EV platform will eventually dominate. 

This session is set to look at the considerations in what we need from EVs, taking a high level view of what the challenges are, where the exciting opportunities lie and where to look for solutions. 

Discussion topics:

• Is the industry prepared for a rapid, large-scale roll out of EVs? What about consumers? Are the 2030/ 35 targets achievable?
• Is it time to reconsider expanding charging infrastructure instead of the battery?
• Can the UK translate its heritage in motorsport engineering and design expertise into scaled production?
• Supply chain fragility is affecting almost every level of the EV ecosystem – do you see this as a genuine driver for increased supply localisation, over the globalisation of recent years, or will see business as usual soon?
• Developing a healthy and competitive EV innovation ecosystem is challenging – Who is getting it right and what are the key ingredients?

Keynote sessions sponsored by:

The Climate Change Committee has suggested that alongside banning the sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, 46% of all cars already on the road must be EVs by that date in order to keep the UK on track with its goal of cutting CO2 emissions by 68% (est. 16 million vehicles). This is a hefty target and will require some fundamental shifts in manufacturing, regulations and demand to achieve it.

Deloitte’s latest outlook shows EV sales with a compound annual growth rate of 29% achieved over the next 8 years: Total EV sales growing from 2.5 million in 2020 to 11.2 million in 2025, then reaching 31.1 million by 2030 – but this growth is not guaranteed and advances must be made for this to happen. This headline session will outline the multiple factors that are crucial to a successful transition – with on-stage experts sharing constructive ideas on how every part of the sector can contribute quickly and collaboratively to this common goal – after all, 8 years is not a long time in the automotive industry.

The converging trends of autonomous driving, vehicle electrification, consumer trends and sustainability are having direct and indirect impacts on EV design. The need to produce economical, flexible and well performing EV platforms that suit both today’s market, and also future demands is dividing strategy between carmakers. We are yet to see if there is space for several philosophies or if it is expected that one type of EV platform will eventually dominate. 

This session is set to look at the considerations in what we need from EVs, taking a high level view of what the challenges are, where the exciting opportunities lie and where to look for solutions. 

Discussion topics:

• Is the industry prepared for a rapid, large-scale roll out of EVs? What about consumers? Are the 2030/ 35 targets achievable?
• Is it time to reconsider expanding charging infrastructure instead of the battery?
• Can the UK translate its heritage in motorsport engineering and design expertise into scaled production?
• Supply chain fragility is affecting almost every level of the EV ecosystem – do you see this as a genuine driver for increased supply localisation, over the globalisation of recent years, or will see business as usual soon?
• Developing a healthy and competitive EV innovation ecosystem is challenging – Who is getting it right and what are the key ingredients?

Keynote sessions sponsored by:

The Climate Change Committee has suggested that alongside banning the sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, 46% of all cars already on the road must be EVs by that date in order to keep the UK on track with its goal of cutting CO2 emissions by 68% (est. 16 million vehicles). This is a hefty target and will require some fundamental shifts in manufacturing, regulations and demand to achieve it.

Deloitte’s latest outlook shows EV sales with a compound annual growth rate of 29% achieved over the next 8 years: Total EV sales growing from 2.5 million in 2020 to 11.2 million in 2025, then reaching 31.1 million by 2030 – but this growth is not guaranteed and advances must be made for this to happen. This headline session will outline the multiple factors that are crucial to a successful transition – with on-stage experts sharing constructive ideas on how every part of the sector can contribute quickly and collaboratively to this common goal – after all, 8 years is not a long time in the automotive industry.

The converging trends of autonomous driving, vehicle electrification, consumer trends and sustainability are having direct and indirect impacts on EV design. The need to produce economical, flexible and well performing EV platforms that suit both today’s market, and also future demands is dividing strategy between carmakers. We are yet to see if there is space for several philosophies or if it is expected that one type of EV platform will eventually dominate. 

This session is set to look at the considerations in what we need from EVs, taking a high level view of what the challenges are, where the exciting opportunities lie and where to look for solutions. 

Discussion topics:

• Is the industry prepared for a rapid, large-scale roll out of EVs? What about consumers? Are the 2030/ 35 targets achievable?
• Is it time to reconsider expanding charging infrastructure instead of the battery?
• Can the UK translate its heritage in motorsport engineering and design expertise into scaled production?
• Supply chain fragility is affecting almost every level of the EV ecosystem – do you see this as a genuine driver for increased supply localisation, over the globalisation of recent years, or will see business as usual soon?
• Developing a healthy and competitive EV innovation ecosystem is challenging – Who is getting it right and what are the key ingredients?

Keynote sessions sponsored by:

The Climate Change Committee has suggested that alongside banning the sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, 46% of all cars already on the road must be EVs by that date in order to keep the UK on track with its goal of cutting CO2 emissions by 68% (est. 16 million vehicles). This is a hefty target and will require some fundamental shifts in manufacturing, regulations and demand to achieve it.

Deloitte’s latest outlook shows EV sales with a compound annual growth rate of 29% achieved over the next 8 years: Total EV sales growing from 2.5 million in 2020 to 11.2 million in 2025, then reaching 31.1 million by 2030 – but this growth is not guaranteed and advances must be made for this to happen. This headline session will outline the multiple factors that are crucial to a successful transition – with on-stage experts sharing constructive ideas on how every part of the sector can contribute quickly and collaboratively to this common goal – after all, 8 years is not a long time in the automotive industry.

The converging trends of autonomous driving, vehicle electrification, consumer trends and sustainability are having direct and indirect impacts on EV design. The need to produce economical, flexible and well performing EV platforms that suit both today’s market, and also future demands is dividing strategy between carmakers. We are yet to see if there is space for several philosophies or if it is expected that one type of EV platform will eventually dominate. 

This session is set to look at the considerations in what we need from EVs, taking a high level view of what the challenges are, where the exciting opportunities lie and where to look for solutions. 

Discussion topics:

• Is the industry prepared for a rapid, large-scale roll out of EVs? What about consumers? Are the 2030/ 35 targets achievable?
• Is it time to reconsider expanding charging infrastructure instead of the battery?
• Can the UK translate its heritage in motorsport engineering and design expertise into scaled production?
• Supply chain fragility is affecting almost every level of the EV ecosystem – do you see this as a genuine driver for increased supply localisation, over the globalisation of recent years, or will see business as usual soon?
• Developing a healthy and competitive EV innovation ecosystem is challenging – Who is getting it right and what are the key ingredients?

Keynote sessions sponsored by: