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NAATBatt Lithium Battery Recycling Workshop VI

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 to Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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Sixth Annual, Two-Day Lithium Battery Recycling Workshop

NAATBatt International, the trade association for advanced battery technology in North America, will hold its sixth annual, two-day workshop, in-person only, on issues in lithium battery recycling and lifecycle management on August 8–9, 2023, at The Center, The Heritage Group, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Where

The Center, The Heritage Group, Indianapolis, IN

When

August 8–9, 2023


ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Efficient recycling of lithium batteries in North America is now a top priority for vehicle OEM’s, battery makers and government

The lithium, nickel, and cobalt recoverable from battery recycling will be critical in addressing anticipated shortages of the raw materials needed to manufacture high capacity lithium-ion batteries. Recycling and reusing lithium batteries will also be vital to achieving the carbon reduction goals of vehicle electrification.

The NAATBatt Lithium Battery Recycling Workshop VI will examine evolving issues and concerns related to the recycling of high capacity lithium batteries. Those issues including the safe handling, processing and trading of black mass, opportunities for recycling LFP, business strategies for handling recycling byproducts, and special challenges for auto recyclers in dealing with electric vehicles. The program will also discuss the status of the “battery passport” in both Europe and North America and what the EV supply chain needs to do to prepare for possible regulation.


About the Industry

Meet the Recyclers

NAATBatt is all about companies sharing pre-competitive information about the advanced battery market. NAATBatt has invited ten of the leading companies involved in the recycling of high capacity lithium batteries in North America to make short presentations at the Workshop introducing themselves to the industry and explaining their unique value proposition in the market. If you want to know exactly who in recycling is doing exactly what, don’t miss this program.


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 lithium battery recycling and hear the latest news about developments in the industry. As always, NAATBatt programs are about making new connections and doing business with other 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 dinner for workshop attendees on the evening of Tuesday, August 8, at the famous Rick’s Café Boatyard on scenic Eagle Creek Reservoir located just 10 minutes south of The Center. Join your industry colleagues for a fun evening of good food and cheer. Registration for the dinner is limited to 130. So sign up soon as space will sell out.


Day One

August 8, 2023

Time
Session Title
Topic and Guest Speakers

 9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
Welcome by Executive Director
James Greenberger, NAATBatt International

9:05 – 9:10 a.m.
Welcome by Venue Host
Amy Schumacher, The Heritage Group
David Klanecky, Cirba Solutions

9:10 – 9:15 a.m.
Welcome by Recycling Committee Co-Chairs
Renata Arsenault, Ford Motor Co.
Todd Coy, Kinsbursky Brothers International

9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Issues in Handling Black Mass
Moderator: Renata Arsenault, Ford Motor Co.
Mike Coraci, Ascend Elements
Robert Kang, Blue Whale Materials
Dr. Jim Craner, Verdi Technology, Inc.

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Networking Break

11:00 – 12:15 p.m.
Measuring the Economic Value of Black Mass
Moderator: Linda Gaines, Argonne National Laboratory
Wan-Yi Kim, POSCO
Daniel Fletcher-Manuel, Benchmark Minerals
Christopher Davis, Platt's

12:15 – 1:45 p.m.
Lunch

1:45 – 3:00 p.m.
The Evolving Concept of the Battery Passport
Moderator: Lauren RomanTransparent Planet
Stephanie Schenck, SystemIQ
Zachary Trautt, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Laura WagnerGeneral Motors

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Networking Break

3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Solutions for Recycling LFP
Moderator: Todd Coy, Kinsbursky Brothers Intl.
Mark JensenReElements
Jacob Jin, Austin Elements
Dr. Xiao Lin, Botree

4:45 – 5:00 p.m.
Update on the DOE Battery Recycling Prize
Jake Herb, U.S. Department of Energy, Vehicle Technologies Office
Lauren Lynch, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Networking Reception

7:00 – 9:15 p.m.
Workshop Dinner     (Additional Registration required)
Rick’s Café Boatyard
4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46254

Day One

August 9, 2023

Time
Session Title
Topics and Guest Speakers

9:00 – 9:10 a.m.
Welcome to Day Two
Simon Schlecht, EKATO SYSTEMS

9:10 – 10:30 a.m.
Battery Management for Automotive Recyclers
Moderator: Danielle Spalding, Cirba Solutions
Scott RobertsonRobertson’s Auto Salvage
Emil NusbaumAutomotive Recyclers Association
Linda GainesArgonne National Laboratory

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Networking Break

11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Safety Considerations in Handling Used Batteries
Tyler Helps, Spiers New Technologies
Fred Lee, KTON
Brian Engle, Amphenol Sensors

12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch

1:15 – 3:00 p.m.
Meet the Recyclers:
What are Their Value Propositions?

Presentations by 15 Lithium Battery Recycling Firms
(6 minutes each)
Ascend Elements
Blue Whale Materials
Aqua Metals
Lithion
Li-Cycle
Ecobat
Cirba Solutions
Glencore/Agmet LLC
Aleon Renewable Metals
Electra Battery Materials Corp.
Green Li-ion
Austin Elements
American Battery Technology Company
Princeton NuEnergy
Interco

3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Breakout Group Discussions
Attendees May Participate in Any Group

5 Groups
Choose One To Attend
1. Circularity of Battery Materials led by Ascend Elements
2. Optimizing Testing Protocols for Used EV Battery Recycling led by Blue Whale Materials
3. Emissions and Waste Lifecycle of Battery Materials and Recycling Pathways led by Aqua Metals
4. Digital Battery Passport: The Race to 2027 led by Avery Dennison
5. Battery Logistics Safety and Standards led by Amphenol Sensors
6. Electrolyte Recovery from Battery Scrap or Black Mass by Vacuum Contact Drying led by EKATO SYSTEMS

4:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Reports by Discussion Group Leaders
Reports by 5 Group Discussion Leaders

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