AGENDA 2025
Day 1
Day 2
Day 1Mon, Nov 3Morning
Afternoon: EV&ESS Battery Tech
Side Event
08:00 - 09:00Registration & Networking
09:00 - 09:05( 5mins )Opening Remark by Conference Chairman
Richard ClarkGlobal Head of Specialty Materials and ProcessesAppian Capital Advisory
09:05 - 09:15( 10mins )Opening Remarks by the Organizer
Adam FanChairmanSMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd.
09:15 - 09:30( 15mins )Welcome Address: Strengthening the Battery Ecosystem in Catalonia
Mr. Jaume Baró TorresSecretary Enterprise and CompetitivenessGovernment of Catalonia
09:30 - 09:45( 15mins )Keynote Speech: European CRMA & national funding programs. The way forward to 2030 and beyond?
Michael Gerald SchmidtSenior Geologist/AnalystThe German Raw Materials Agency (DERA)
09:45 - 10:00( 15mins )Keynote Speech: Battery Passport: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage
Marco De LunaLead Product Manager - Battery Value ChainStellantis
10:00 - 10:50( 50mins )Panel Discussion: The Necessity of Policy Support for Cross-Border Collaboration on Battery Projects- Policy Harmonization & Regulatory Alignment
- Infrastructure & Supply Chain Integration
- Trade Facilitation & Market Access
- Risk Mitigation & Geopolitical Resilience
Moderator
Alex StanburyCo-founderRecyclus GroupPanelist
Pau SanchisEU Public Affairs & Policy DirectorCATL
Steven ZhangCTOShenzhen Senior Technology Material Co., Ltd.
Claude LaperiereGlobal Battery & Industrial Automation Business Director at Schneider Electric | Founder & Global President of Upcell AllianceUpCell Alliance
10:50 - 11:20Coffee Networking Break
11:20 - 11:40( 20mins )Keynote Speech: Huayou Recycling- Unique Closed-loop Solution Provider
Wei ZhangManaging Director Europe and North AmericaZhejiang Huayou Recycling Technology Co., Ltd.
11:40 - 12:30( 50mins )Panel Discussion: Key Comparison - The Role of NCM and LFP Batteries in the Transformation of the European Battery Market and Future Trends- Market Adoption & Future Trends
- Technological Advancements & Performance
- Supply Chain & Raw Material Dependencies
- Cost Structure & Economics
- The European Tipping Point
Moderator
Julian EnglbergerVice President OperationscylibPanelist
Mirko ArnoldVice President of Business Management for Battery MaterialsBASF
Pablo Fernandez-SantosManaging DirectorBasquevolt
Márton PapSales DirectorElevenEs
Alex HolmesCOONano One
12:30 - 13:30Lunch & Networking









