European EV Industry Chain Conference 2025 (EuEVIC)

May 20-21, 2025    |    Munich, Germany

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08:00

Registration and Morning Tea

08:45

Opening Keynote: Electrifying Germany: The Role of Policy in Advancing Electric 

Vehicles and Infrastructure

Daniela Kluckert, Member of the German Parliament (2017-2025) and Former Parliamentary State Secretary, German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMDV)

08:50

Welcome & Morning Chairperson's Opening Address

Roberto Diesel, Vice President Energy System and Drivetrain, EDAG Group

Session 4:Outlook for the EV Battery Industry Under the EU Battery Regulation

09:10

Keynote: Investments in EV Battery Technology Innovation 


Henri-François Boedt, Senior Loan Officer - Cleantech, European Investment Bank

09:35

Keynote: Power of Data Interoperability in Battery Cell Manufacturing


undefinedChristober Vinoth Raj, Head of digital, Verkor 

10:00

KeynoteForging a New Path: (Why) Radical Innovation Is the Only Way To Win 

the Battery Race

 Ulrik Grape, President, 24M Europe, 24M Technologies, Inc.

10:25

Networking Coffee Break and Exhibition

10:45

 Panel Discussion:

Continued Investment in the EV Battery Sector - Crucial for Speeding Up Progress and Enhancing Europe's Global Competitiveness

  ● What battery technologies do capital markets favor: management systems, battery packs, solid-state batteries, silicon anodes, electrolyte materials, or others?

  ● The current status and challenges of investing in raw materials mining, refining, ore deposits, and specific resources

  ● Policy and regulatory support needed to drive investment in the battery industry

  ● Case studies of joint investments: banks, venture capital firms, OEMs, and mining companies

  ● The U.S. experience in battery industry investment and localization


Moderator:

s Markus Hackmann, Managing Director, P3 

Panelists:

s Kai Wörner, Chief Operating Officer NA/EU, AESC

undefineds Frederic LUCENET, Global Head of Manufacturing and Services, EBRD

undefineds Felix Römer, Manager – Product Application Engineering, A123 Systems GmbH

Session 5:Innovative Battery Solutions - Cheaper, Safer, and Greener 

Technologies

11:20

Keynote: Navigating Uncertainty in Battery Technology: Engineering Strategies 

for Collaborative Solutions and Informed Decision-Making

 Andre Gronke, Head of Overseas Product Development, Farasis Energy

11:45

KeynoteUsage of Automation Tools and AI for Battery Concept Development 

Including Battery Management System 

Roberto Diesel, Vice President Energy System and Drivetrain, EDAG Group

12:10

Networking Luncheon

13:30

  Panel Discussion:

Utilize Tech Talent to Boost Battery Efficiency and Lifespan Through Smart Technologies

● Skills gap in a rapidly evolving industry and how to ensuring diversity and inclusion in the workforce

● The best way to foster collaboration between industry, academia, and governments while promoting a culture of lifelong learning

● Improvements in smart battery management systems and technology integration for OEMs and charging

● Examples of applying digital twins and simulation technologies

● Intelligent solutions for improving battery lifespan, safety, and anomaly detection

● Incorporating AI and machine learning into development management processes

Moderator:

undefineds Roberto Diesel, Vice President Energy System and Drivetrain, EDAG Group

Panelists:

undefineds Christober Vinoth Raj, Head of digital, Verkor 

undefineds Marcello Colledani, Full Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

undefineds Linda Arnold-Triangeli, Consultant, Project Management / Accommpanying Research Battery Cell Production, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH

s Head of Production Technology and Planning,   Volkswagen-PowerCo SE

14:05

Keynote: Revolutionizing Quality Control: Non-Destructive CT Scanning for Complete Battery Packs up to 1000 kg

Christian Jeuschede, Senior Global Technical Sales Manager, Comet Yxlon

14:20

Keynote: Inline CT Detection of Battery Overhang with Proven Innovation From 

Asia

Adrian de Riz, Royma Europe Strategy Director, Royma Industrial CT

14:35

Keynote: Challenges/Solutions in Battery Supply Chain Ecosystem to 

Support the Decarbonization Process

undefinedFabio SacchiHead EV Logistics Business and Commercial development, DHL


Session 6:Optimizing Battery Costs - Exploring Raw Materials and Chemical 

Composition

15:00

Keynote: Cross-Continent Collaboration in E-Mobility and Battery Technology 

– Insights from the BETTERE EXPEDITION

Simon Voss, Founder and Chief, BETTERE

15:25

Networking Coffee Break and Exhibition

15:40

  Panel Discussion:

Sustainable Development and Cost Control - Strategies for Building and Future-Proofing Battery Gigafactory

● Comparative costs of battery factories worldwide: Europe, the USA, and China

● Essential factors for reducing costs in battery manufacturing: strategy, Innovative technologies, software, and materials

● Balancing environmental regulations with economic efficiency in battery production

● The role of recruitment and training in enhancing operational efficiency

● Emerging strategies for cost control in China’s battery supply chain: Adhesive advancements, lightweight battery designs, and digital approaches driven by simulation, etc.

Moderator:

s Nicole Neub, Director Business Unit Battery Technology, Exentec Germany GmbH (member of the Exyte Group)

Panelists:

s Eyal Li, Associate Researcher, International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) 

s undefinedNicolo` Campagnol, Director (Sr Asset Leader-AP equivalent) and co-founder of Battery Insights, McKinsey & Company

s Kai Wörner, Chief Operating Officer NA/EU, AESC 

s Daniel Fischer, Head of Strategic Business Unit Battery Separators, delfort

Session 7: Enhancing Battery Recycling - Developments, Obstacles, and Future 

Potential

16:15

Keynote: Building a Resilient Future: Innovations and Strategies in Battery Recycling for EV Supply Chains

Sabine Stange, Head of Supply Chain Battery Recycling, BASF

16:40

Chairperson’s Closing Remarks and End of Conference

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