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Student Center South, University of Houston
2023 NAATBatt Sodium-Zinc Battery Workshop
Thursday, November 30, 2023
to Friday, December 1, 2023
ABOUT EVENT
NAATBatt Workshop on Rechargeable Sodium-Zinc Battery Technology
NAATBatt International, the trade association for advanced battery technology in North America, will hold its sixth annual workshop on zinc battery technology and its first annual workshop on sodium battery technology as a single, two-day program on November 30-December 1, 2023 at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. The program will examine scientific progress and commercial opportunity in two battery technologies that may soon seriously compete with lithium battery technology.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Advances In Rechargeable Battery Technologies Based On Earth-Abundant Sodium And Zinc May Soon Offer Alternatives To Expensive, Supply-Constrained Lithium Batteries In Many Applications
As world-wide demand for lithium batteries expands dramatically and threatens to outgrow the supply of lithium, nickel and cobalt needed to make those batteries, steady scientific progress is being made in rechargeable battery technologies based on sodium and zinc. As a result of this progress, lithium batteries may soon face serious challengers in the market. Announcements about sodium-ion powered vehicles made earlier this year by in China BYD and CATL suggest that this competition may come much sooner than many may think.
This year NAATBatt will expand its annual zinc battery workshop to two days. The first day will focus on developments in rechargeable sodium battery technology. The second day will focus on rechargeable zinc battery technology. Scientific developments and commercial opportunities in both technologies will be discussed and applications where one or both technologies may find early adopters will be highlighted.
Anyone interested in learning what may lie beyond lithium-ion battery technology should attend this program. Battery science is moving at lightning speed. Those who do not keep up with it risk missing out on major opportunities.
About the Networking
NAATBatt Programs are About Making New Connections
The program will include plenty of networking, including opportunities to meet some of the leading companies in both sodium and zinc battery technology as well as the leading scientists and technologists working in these areas. Attendees will hear the latest news about developments in sodium and zinc battery technology and have the opportunity to engage in informal conversations with leaders in these fields.
As always, NAATBatt programs are about making new connections and encouraging new business among companies active in the North American advanced battery supply chain.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP DINNER
Socialize with Colleagues At The Workshop Dinner
There will be an optional networking dinner for workshop attendees on the evening of Thursday, November 30 at El Tiempo Cantina. Join your industry colleagues for an evening of fun and good cheer. Just make sure to bring your business cards. An amazing amount of business gets done at these NAATBatt networking dinners. Sign up for the dinner soon, as attendance may be limited.
Day One: Thursday, November 30, 2023
Session Title
Topics & Speakers
9:00 - 9:05 a.m.
Welcome by Executive Director
Jim Greenberger, NAATBatt International
9:05 - 9:10 a.m.
Welcome by Sodium Battery Committee Co-Chair
Erik Spoerke, Sandia National Laboratories
9:10 - 9:15 a.m.
Welcome by University of Houston
Dr. Claudia Neuhauser, Interim Vice President/Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Houston
9:15 - 9:20 a.m.
Welcome by Lead Sodium Battery Sponsor
Brian Kennedy, Natron Energy
9:20 - 10:30 a.m.
Commercial Prospects for Sodium-Ion Battery Technology
Moderator:
Erik Spoerke, Sandia National LaboratoriesSpeakers:
Brian Kennedy, Natron Energy
Darren Tan, UNIGRID Inc.
Bjorn Marlid, Altris
Erik Spoerke, Sandia National LaboratoriesSpeakers:
Brian Kennedy, Natron Energy
Darren Tan, UNIGRID Inc.
Bjorn Marlid, Altris
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Networking Break
11:00 - 12:15 p.m.
Developments in Electrodes and Electrolytes for Sodium Batteries
Moderator:
Christopher Johnson, Argonne National LaboratorySpeakers:
Christopher Johnson, Argonne National Laboratory
Shirley Meng, Argonne National Laboratory
Yan Yao, University of Houston
Xiaolin Li, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Christopher Johnson, Argonne National LaboratorySpeakers:
Christopher Johnson, Argonne National Laboratory
Shirley Meng, Argonne National Laboratory
Yan Yao, University of Houston
Xiaolin Li, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
12:15 - 1:45 p.m.
Lunch
1:45 - 2:10 p.m.
Keynote Address: The Future of the Sodium Battery Market and Opportunities for North American Manufacturers
Michael Sanders, Avicenne Energy
2:10 - 3:20 p.m.
The State of the Art in Molten Sodium Metal Batteries
Moderator:
Erik Spoerke, Sandia National LaboratoriesSpeakers:
Florian Doetz, BASF
Sai Bhavaraju, Enlighten Innovations
Neil Kidner, Adena Power
Guoshen Li, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Erik Spoerke, Sandia National LaboratoriesSpeakers:
Florian Doetz, BASF
Sai Bhavaraju, Enlighten Innovations
Neil Kidner, Adena Power
Guoshen Li, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
3:20 - 3:50 p.m.
Networking Break
3:50 - 4:45 p.m.
Safety and Sodium Batteries
Moderator:
Brian Kennedy, Natron EnergySpeakers:
Rachel Carter, US Naval Research Laboratory
Judith Jeevarajan, Underwriters Laboratories
Brian Kennedy, Natron EnergySpeakers:
Rachel Carter, US Naval Research Laboratory
Judith Jeevarajan, Underwriters Laboratories
4:45 - 5:05 p.m.
Keynote Address: The Future of Non-Lithium Battery Technologies in the ESS Market
Andreas Sakellaris, Customized Energy Solutions
5:05 - 6:00 p.m.
Reception
7:00 - 9:15 p.m.
Optional Workshop Networking Dinner
El Tiemp Cantina,
2814 Navigation Blvd., Houston, TX
2814 Navigation Blvd., Houston, TX
Day Two: Friday, December 1, 2023
Session Title
Topics & Speakers
9:00 - 9:05 a.m.
Welcome by Executive Director
Jim Greenberger, NAATBatt International
9:05 - 9:10 a.m.
Welcome by Zinc Battery Committee Co-Chairs
Randy Moore, AEsir Technologies
Josef Daniel-Ivad, International Zinc Association
Josef Daniel-Ivad, International Zinc Association
9:10 - 9:15 a.m.
Welcome by Lead Zinc Battery Sponsor
Christoph Müller, GRILLO-Werke AG
9:15 - 10:25 a.m.
Commercial Applications of Zinc Battery Technology Today
Moderator:
Josef Daniel-Ivad, International Zinc Association
Speakers:
Tod Higinbotham, Zinc Five
Gabe Cowles, Urban Electric Power
Randy Moore, AEsir Technologies
10:25 - 11:00 a.m.
Networking Break
11:00 - 12:10 p.m.
Next Generation Zinc Battery Technology
Moderator:
Randy Moore, AEsir Technologies
Speakers:
Brett Simon, e-Zinc
John Tytus, Salient Energy
Harsha Kolli, Printed Energy
12:10 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 - 2:40 p.m.
R&D Activity in Zinc Battery Technology
Moderator:
Emily Dikens, Octet Scientific
Speakers:
Tim Vosburgh, Coulomb Technology
Kevin Meagher, The Sun Company
Andrew Malek, Alchemy Industrial
Sasha Gorer, Zelos Energy
Emily Dikens, Octet Scientific
Speakers:
Tim Vosburgh, Coulomb Technology
Kevin Meagher, The Sun Company
Andrew Malek, Alchemy Industrial
Sasha Gorer, Zelos Energy
2:40 - 3:10 p.m.
Networking Break
3:10 - 4:20 p.m.
The Supply Chain for Zinc Battery Technology
Moderator:
Randy Moore, AEsir Technologies
Speakers:
Josef Daniel-Ivad, International Zinc Association
Cedric Demonthy, EverZinc
Christoph Müller, Grillo
Onas Bolton, Octet Scientific
Randy Moore, AEsir Technologies
Speakers:
Josef Daniel-Ivad, International Zinc Association
Cedric Demonthy, EverZinc
Christoph Müller, Grillo
Onas Bolton, Octet Scientific
4:20 - 4:25 p.m.
Concluding Remarks
Jim Greenberger, NAATBatt International
Workshop Attendees
Who Was There
Lead Sodium Battery Sponsor
Lead Zinc Battery Sponsor
ABOUT THE VENUE
Student Center South – University of Houston in Houston, Texas
The workshop will be held in the Ballroom of the Student Center South at the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. The Student Center South is a center of social, academic and artistic activity on the campus of the University of Houston providing quality programs, services and facilities focused on student involvement, student learning and student success. NAATBatt is grateful to the faculty and students of the University for making this facility available for our program.
Student Center South, University of Houston
Ballroom – Second Floor
4455 University Dr, Houston, TX 77204
About the Workshop Dinner
El Tiempo Cantina, Houston, TX
The workshop networking dinner, which is optional for attendees, will be held on the evening of Thursday, November 30, at El Tiempo Cantina at 2814 Navigation Boulevard in Houston. El Tiempo Cantina serves top quality Tex Mex cuisine and claims to make the best margaritas in Houston. The restaurant is located about 15 minutes by car from the Student Center South. Attendees must provide their own transportation to the restaurant. Use of a taxi or Uber is strongly encouraged (if you are going to try the margaritas).
El Tiempo Cantina
2814 Navigation Blvd., Houston, TX 77003
BOOK YOUR HOTEL
Accommodations
Hilton University of Houston
NAATBatt has arranged for a courtesy rate of $189 per night, exclusive of state and local taxes, fees and assessments. The Hilton University of Houston is only a 2 minute walk from the Student Center South. It is easily the most convenient accommodation for the meeting. The special NAATBatt courtesy rate is good only until the NAATBatt block fills or the hotel terminates the block in its discretion. So book your room soon at the NAATBatt Courtesy Rate for the best price
Hilton University of Houston
4450 University Drive, Houston, Texas 77204
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