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Tue 08

14:30h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Battery applications for Data Centres. How Ultra-fast charging batteries solve AI data center power spikes

Pol Torres Eurecat – Technology Centre Head of AI Energy research line in the Applied Artificial Intelligence Unit Speaker

2026-09-08 14:30 2026-09-08 14:50 Europe/Madrid Battery applications for Data Centres. How Ultra-fast charging batteries solve AI data center power spikes Battery applications for Data Centres. How Ultra-fast charging batteries solve AI data center power spikes Room 2.4 - CC2

14:30h - 14:50h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access

14:30h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Next-Generation Battery Chemistries – Exploring new frontiers

Valeria Blanco ICMAB Researcher Speaker

2026-09-08 14:30 2026-09-08 14:50 Europe/Madrid Next-Generation Battery Chemistries – Exploring new frontiers Next-Generation Battery Chemistries – Exploring new frontiers Room 2.3 - CC2

14:30h - 14:50h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access

14:30h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Europe’s Critical Minerals Challenge: Recycling as a Strategic Advantage

TBC . TBC Speaker

2026-09-08 14:30 2026-09-08 14:50 Europe/Madrid Europe’s Critical Minerals Challenge: Recycling as a Strategic Advantage Europe’s Critical Minerals Challenge: Recycling as a Strategic Advantage Room 2.5 - CC2

14:30h - 14:50h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access

14:30h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

The EU Battery Passport; Readiness, Technology and Opportunity

Yue Jin Tay CIRCULOR Vice President, Strategic Accounts Speaker

2026-09-08 14:30 2026-09-08 14:50 Europe/Madrid The EU Battery Passport; Readiness, Technology and Opportunity The EU Battery Passport; Readiness, Technology and Opportunity Room 2.1 - CC2

14:30h - 14:50h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access

14:40h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Insights into Next Generation Battery Chemistries

Laura Simonelli ALBA SYNCHROTRONS Beamline Group Leader Speaker

2026-09-08 14:40 2026-09-08 15:10 Europe/Madrid Insights into Next Generation Battery Chemistries Insights into Next Generation Battery Chemistries Room 2.3 - CC2

14:40h - 15:10h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access

14:50h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

An Overview of the developing market in Second-Life Batteries

Dr. Radostin Pavlov Eurecat – Technology Centre Researcher Speaker

2026-09-08 14:50 2026-09-08 15:10 Europe/Madrid An Overview of the developing market in Second-Life Batteries An Overview of the developing market in Second-Life Batteries Room 2.5 - CC2

14:50h - 15:10h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access

14:50h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

The Future of Battery Transparency: How Digital Product Passports Will Reshape the Entire Value Chain

TBC . TBC Speaker

2026-09-08 14:50 2026-09-08 15:10 Europe/Madrid The Future of Battery Transparency: How Digital Product Passports Will Reshape the Entire Value Chain The Future of Battery Transparency: How Digital Product Passports Will Reshape the Entire Value Chain Room 2.1 - CC2

14:50h - 15:10h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access

15:10h

ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session

Beyond EVs : Understanding Emerging and High-Growth Applications for Batteries

TBC . TBC Moderator

2026-09-08 15:10 2026-09-08 15:40 Europe/Madrid Beyond EVs : Understanding Emerging and High-Growth Applications for Batteries Beyond EVs : Understanding Emerging and High-Growth Applications for Batteries Room 2.4 - CC2

15:10h - 15:40h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access

15:10h

ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session

The Emergence of Solid-State Batteries: Opportunities, Challenges, and Commercial Pathways

Graeme Purdy ILIKA CEO Panelist

TBC . TBC Moderator

Veeral Hardev Blue Current Vice President of Business Development Panelist

2026-09-08 15:10 2026-09-08 15:40 Europe/Madrid The Emergence of Solid-State Batteries: Opportunities, Challenges, and Commercial Pathways The Emergence of Solid-State Batteries: Opportunities, Challenges, and Commercial Pathways Room 2.3 - CC2

15:10h - 15:40h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access

15:10h

ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session

European Batttery Recycling – Challenges, Opportunities and Growth

TBC . TBC Moderator

2026-09-08 15:10 2026-09-08 15:40 Europe/Madrid European Batttery Recycling – Challenges, Opportunities and Growth European Batttery Recycling - Challenges, Opportunities and Growth Room 2.5 - CC2

15:10h - 15:40h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access

15:10h

ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session

Countdown to Implemenation : A Roadmap to Compliance and Beyond

TBC . TBC Moderator

2026-09-08 15:10 2026-09-08 15:40 Europe/Madrid Countdown to Implemenation : A Roadmap to Compliance and Beyond Countdown to Implemenation : A Roadmap to Compliance and Beyond Room 2.1 - CC2

15:10h - 15:40h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access

16:20h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Building the Portuguese Battery Ecosystem : Vision, Mission and Delivery

Diogo Fula Battery Cluster Portugal Acting General Manager Speaker

2026-09-08 16:20 2026-09-08 16:40 Europe/Madrid Building the Portuguese Battery Ecosystem : Vision, Mission and Delivery Building the Portuguese Battery Ecosystem : Vision, Mission and Delivery Room 2.4 - CC2

16:20h - 16:40h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access

16:20h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Sodium -Ion Batteries as a Breakthrough Technology

Jon Ajuria CIC energiGUNE Researcher Speaker

2026-09-08 16:20 2026-09-08 16:40 Europe/Madrid Sodium -Ion Batteries as a Breakthrough Technology Sodium -Ion Batteries as a Breakthrough Technology Room 2.3 - CC2

16:20h - 16:40h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access

16:20h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Innovation in Recycling Technologies for the Recovery of Strategic Raw Materials

Pere Lleonart Leitat Researcher Speaker

2026-09-08 16:20 2026-09-08 16:40 Europe/Madrid Innovation in Recycling Technologies for the Recovery of Strategic Raw Materials Innovation in Recycling Technologies for the Recovery of Strategic Raw Materials Room 2.5 - CC2

16:20h - 16:40h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access

16:20h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Beyond the Pilot: What we learnt deploying Battery Passports in Production

Giuseppe Benenati Spherity Sales Director DPP Southern Europe Speaker

2026-09-08 16:20 2026-09-08 16:40 Europe/Madrid Beyond the Pilot: What we learnt deploying Battery Passports in Production Beyond the Pilot: What we learnt deploying Battery Passports in Production Room 2.1 - CC2

16:20h - 16:40h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access

16:40h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Exploring the legal and regultaory framework outlook in fast-evolving energy technologies

Dr. Romain Mauger CIIAE Head of Legal Research Unit Speaker

2026-09-08 16:40 2026-09-08 17:00 Europe/Madrid Exploring the legal and regultaory framework outlook in fast-evolving energy technologies Exploring the legal and regultaory framework outlook in fast-evolving energy technologies Room 2.4 - CC2

16:40h - 17:00h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access

16:40h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Innovation in Battery Electrochemistry; Opportunities and Challenges

Leire Zubizarreta ITE Head of Battery Materials Speaker

2026-09-08 16:40 2026-09-08 17:00 Europe/Madrid Innovation in Battery Electrochemistry; Opportunities and Challenges Innovation in Battery Electrochemistry; Opportunities and Challenges Room 2.3 - CC2

16:40h - 17:00h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access

16:40h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Europe’s battery recycling industry: competitiveness, costs, and the global landscape

Dr Aline Soares Project Blue Research and Consulting Speaker

2026-09-08 16:40 2026-09-08 17:00 Europe/Madrid Europe’s battery recycling industry: competitiveness, costs, and the global landscape Europe’s battery recycling industry: competitiveness, costs, and the global landscape Room 2.5 - CC2

16:40h - 17:00h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access

16:40h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Battery Passport Implementation, Challenges from a Regulatory Perspective

TBC . TBC Speaker

2026-09-08 16:40 2026-09-08 17:00 Europe/Madrid Battery Passport Implementation, Challenges from a Regulatory Perspective Battery Passport Implementation, Challenges from a Regulatory Perspective Room 2.1 - CC2

16:40h - 17:00h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access

Wed 09

14:15h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

New Applications for Energy Storage in Commercial and Industrial Markets

Simon Steffgen BVES Referent Industrie Speaker

2026-09-09 14:15 2026-09-09 14:35 Europe/Madrid New Applications for Energy Storage in Commercial and Industrial Markets New Applications for Energy Storage in Commercial and Industrial Markets Room 2.4 - CC2

14:15h - 14:35h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access

14:15h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Battery storage: challenges and opportunities

Luis Marquina AEPIBAL President Speaker

2026-09-09 14:15 2026-09-09 14:35 Europe/Madrid Battery storage: challenges and opportunities Battery storage: challenges and opportunities Room 2.3 - CC2

14:15h - 14:35h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access

14:15h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Powering Data Centers : Challenges and Opportunities for the European BESS Ecosystem

Naim El Chami Neoen Battery Technical Expert Speaker

2026-09-09 14:15 2026-09-09 14:35 Europe/Madrid Powering Data Centers : Challenges and Opportunities for the European BESS Ecosystem Powering Data Centers : Challenges and Opportunities for the European BESS Ecosystem Room 2.5 - CC2

14:15h - 14:35h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access

14:15h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

BatteryPlat Technology Roadmap: Sodium-Ion Batteries and Flow Batteries

Raquel Ferret CIC energiGUNE Business Development Director Speaker

2026-09-09 14:15 2026-09-09 14:35 Europe/Madrid BatteryPlat Technology Roadmap: Sodium-Ion Batteries and Flow Batteries BatteryPlat Technology Roadmap: Sodium-Ion Batteries and Flow Batteries Room 2.1 - CC2

14:15h - 14:35h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access

14:35h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Battery Energy Storage: Current Trends, Strategic Insights and Emerging Technologies

Alex Cipolla Volta Foundation Project Director Speaker

2026-09-09 14:35 2026-09-09 15:00 Europe/Madrid Battery Energy Storage: Current Trends, Strategic Insights and Emerging Technologies Battery Energy Storage: Current Trends, Strategic Insights and Emerging Technologies Room 2.4 - CC2

14:35h - 15:00h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access

14:35h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Delivering Succesful BESS Projects; Economic Analysis and Success Factors

Manuel Rato Hyperion Renewables Project Manager Speaker

2026-09-09 14:35 2026-09-09 15:00 Europe/Madrid Delivering Succesful BESS Projects; Economic Analysis and Success Factors Delivering Succesful BESS Projects; Economic Analysis and Success Factors Room 2.3 - CC2

14:35h - 15:00h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access

14:35h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

The Next Decade – Opportunities for Growth in the European Battery Technology Ecosystem

Francisco Carranza Upcell Alliance Member of The Supervisory Board Speaker

2026-09-09 14:35 2026-09-09 15:00 Europe/Madrid The Next Decade – Opportunities for Growth in the European Battery Technology Ecosystem The Next Decade - Opportunities for Growth in the European Battery Technology Ecosystem Room 2.5 - CC2

14:35h - 15:00h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access

14:35h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Overcoming challenges in energy storage deployment: Technology, Process and Bureaucratic barriers

TBC . TBC Speaker

2026-09-09 14:35 2026-09-09 15:00 Europe/Madrid Overcoming challenges in energy storage deployment: Technology, Process and Bureaucratic barriers Overcoming challenges in energy storage deployment: Technology, Process and Bureaucratic barriers Room 2.1 - CC2

14:35h - 15:00h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access

15:30h

ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session

Beyond the Grid: Expanding the Role of Battery Energy Storage

TBC . TBC Moderator

2026-09-09 15:30 2026-09-09 16:15 Europe/Madrid Beyond the Grid: Expanding the Role of Battery Energy Storage Beyond the Grid: Expanding the Role of Battery Energy Storage Room 2.4 - CC2

15:30h - 16:15h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access

15:30h

ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session

Unlocking Capital for Energy Storage Infrastructure; Financing BESS at Scale

TBC . TBC Moderator

2026-09-09 15:30 2026-09-09 16:15 Europe/Madrid Unlocking Capital for Energy Storage Infrastructure; Financing BESS at Scale Unlocking Capital for Energy Storage Infrastructure; Financing BESS at Scale Room 2.3 - CC2

15:30h - 16:15h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access

15:30h

ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session

Grid-Scale Battery Storage Deployment Strategies

TBC . TBC Moderator

2026-09-09 15:30 2026-09-09 16:15 Europe/Madrid Grid-Scale Battery Storage Deployment Strategies Grid-Scale Battery Storage Deployment Strategies Room 2.5 - CC2

15:30h - 16:15h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access

15:30h

ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session

Batteries and BESS in industry: risks, assessment and practical measures

Rosa Sanchez Bequinor General Manager Moderator

2026-09-09 15:30 2026-09-09 16:15 Europe/Madrid Batteries and BESS in industry: risks, assessment and practical measures Batteries and BESS in industry: risks, assessment and practical measures Room 2.1 - CC2

15:30h - 16:15h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access

16:15h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

An Overview of the European BESS Economy, Expansion, Opportunities & Challenges

Borja Martínez Fieldfisher Partner Speaker

Ramón Vázquez del Rey Fieldfisher Partner Speaker

2026-09-09 16:15 2026-09-09 16:35 Europe/Madrid An Overview of the European BESS Economy, Expansion, Opportunities & Challenges An Overview of the European BESS Economy, Expansion, Opportunities & Challenges Room 2.4 - CC2

16:15h - 16:35h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access

16:15h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

De-Risking Battery Storage Investment

TBC . TBC Speaker

2026-09-09 16:15 2026-09-09 16:35 Europe/Madrid De-Risking Battery Storage Investment De-Risking Battery Storage Investment Room 2.3 - CC2

16:15h - 16:35h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access

16:15h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Accelerating Deployment; Policy Pathways for Scalng BESS Expansion

TBC . TBC Speaker

2026-09-09 16:15 2026-09-09 16:35 Europe/Madrid Accelerating Deployment; Policy Pathways for Scalng BESS Expansion Accelerating Deployment; Policy Pathways for Scalng BESS Expansion Room 2.5 - CC2

16:15h - 16:35h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access

16:15h

KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

The Zinc Advantage: Securing Europe’s Energy Storage Future

Dr. Josef Daniel-Ivad International Zinc Association Manager, Zinc Battery Initiativeersities Speaker

2026-09-09 16:15 2026-09-09 16:35 Europe/Madrid The Zinc Advantage: Securing Europe’s Energy Storage Future

The Zinc Advantage: Securing Europe’s Energy Storage Future

Room 2.1 - CC2

16:15h - 16:35h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access

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