Battery Seminar | PlugVolt: Jul. 14 - 16, 2026 | San Jose, CA (USA)

Battery Seminar 2026

Jul. 14-16, 2026: San Jose, CA (USA)

Battery Seminar 2026

Jul. 14-16, 2026: San Jose, CA (USA)

Industry's premier networking event

BATTERY SEMINAR 2026

Conference fostering joint development efforts to advance energy storage solutions

Key Event Highlights:

Entire day of technical tutorials led by distinguished industry experts and professors from top US universities covering solid-state batteries, next-gen anodes and cathodes, battery diagnostics, failure modes and best design practices for cell engineering, and more.
Latest industry updates on use of energy storage systems in stationary grid and e-mobility applications by subject matter experts from major OEMs, Tier 1 system developers and battery makers
Latest industry updates on build up of a localized North American battery supply chain for greater resiliency
Poster presentations
Complimentary meals and refreshments
Plenty of industry networking opportunities
An evening cocktails reception

PROGRAM AGENDA

8:00am

Registration Open

8:00am

Breakfast with Networking

8:25am

Welcome Note (Chairperson: Dr. John Warner – Chief Customer Officer at American Battery Solutions)

STANFORD (Tutorial A): Advances in Electrolyte and Additive Design for Next-Generation Lithium Metal Batteries

8:30am

STANFORD (Tutorial A): Advances in Electrolyte and Additive Design for Next-Generation Lithium Metal Batteries

This tutorial will highlight recent advances in electrolyte engineering for high-energy lithium metal batteries, including our group’s latest
developments in solvent design. I will also discuss complementary additive strategies that enhance interphase stability, improve Coulombic
efficiency, and extend cycling life. Attendees will gain an integrated perspective on electrolyte–electrode interfacial control.

Speakers:

Zhenan Bao

Stanford University

Elizabeth Zhang

Stanford University

9:30am

(Tutorial B): TBA

10:30am

Coffee with Networking

JOHN HOPKINS (Tutorial C): TBA

11:00am

JOHN HOPKINS (Tutorial C): TBA

Speakers:

Regina Garcia-Mendez

John Hopkins University

12:00pm

Lunch with Networking

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (Tutorial D): TBA

1:30pm

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (Tutorial D): TBA

Speakers:

Jason Siegel

University of Michigan

2:30pm

(Tutorial E): TBA

3:30pm

Coffee with Networking

4:00pm

(Tutorial F): TBA

5:00pm

Wrap-up (Summary & Conclusions)

Summary, conclusions and closing comments for Day 1

8:00am

Registration Open

8:00am

Breakfast with Networking

FORD: Solid State Battery Commercialization, Challenges and Opportunities

8:30am

FORD: Solid State Battery Commercialization, Challenges and Opportunities

Speakers:

Alvaro Masias

Ford

9:00am

TBA

STELLANTIS: Propulsion System Architectures

9:30am

STELLANTIS: Propulsion System Architectures

Speakers:

Oliver Gross

Stellantis

10:00am

Coffee with Networking

10:30am

TBA

11:00am

TBA

11:30am

TBA

12:00pm

Lunch with Networking

1:30pm

TBA

FACTORIAL ENERGY: TBA

2:00pm

FACTORIAL ENERGY: TBA

Speakers:

Alex Yu

Factorial Energy

2:30pm

TBA

3:00pm

Coffee with Networking

3:30pm

TBA

4:00pm

TBA

4:30pm

TBA

5:00pm

TBA

5:30pm

Cocktail Reception with Industry Networking

8:00am

Registration Open

8:00am

Breakfast with Networking

TRAUBENBACH: Yes, You Can Build a Successful and Globally Competitive Battery Value Chain in North America

8:30am

TRAUBENBACH: Yes, You Can Build a Successful and Globally Competitive Battery Value Chain in North America

Speakers:

Ken Hoffman

Traubenbach

9:00am

TBA

9:30am

TBA

10:00am

Coffee with Networking

10:30am

TBA

TINCI MATERIALS: TBA

11:00am

TINCI MATERIALS: TBA

Speakers:

Jared Pyland

Tinci Materials

MITRA CHEM: Building Iron-Based Cathodes at Speed in the US

11:30am

MITRA CHEM: Building Iron-Based Cathodes at Speed in the US

Speakers:

Maxwell Kushner-Lenhoff

Mitra Chem

12:00pm

Lunch with Networking

1:30pm

TBA

2:00pm

TBA

2:30pm

MAGNIX: TBA

Speakers:

Rachael Barritt

magniX

3:00pm

Coffee with Networking

3:30pm

TBA

4:00pm

TBA

4:30pm

TBA

5:00pm

Closing Comments / End of Seminar

Battery Seminar 2026 Program Agenda PDF Version

A PDF copy of the entire program agenda can be downloaded here

Program Agenda PDF

**REFUND POLICY: Registrations will be 100% refundable until a week before the start of the event.**

EVENT REGISTRATION

10% group discount available for 3+ participants from same corporation, as well as 25% discount for attendees from government agencies and academic institutions

Click Here To Register

early bird rate - until May 09, 2026

$999/1 Day $1299/2 Day $1499/3 Day

Presentations
Coffee Breaks
Lunch
Vendor Tables
Evening Cocktail Reception

standard rate - May 10 to Jul. 04, 2026

$1099/1 Day $1399/2 Day $1699/3 Day

Presentations
Coffee Breaks
Lunch
Vendor Tables
Evening Cocktail Reception

late rate - Jul. 05, 2026 onwards

$1199/1 Day $1499/2 Day $1799/3 Day

Presentations
Coffee Breaks
Lunch
Vendor Tables
Evening Cocktail Reception

"The seminar balanced the technical and business topics very well, as well as their relevance and provided ample opportunity for detailed discussion. It is certainly one of the more successful conferences to do so."

Oliver Gross – Senior Fellow for Energy Storage and Electrification at Stellantis

"The Plugvolt Battery Seminar provides an excellent combination of technical presentations, tutorials, and networking. This event is highly recommended."

Kevin Fok – Director of Compliance at LG Energy Solution

"PlugVolt Battery Seminars consistently offer great networking opportunities in the battery industry. Subject matter experts and decision-makers, along with a real good insight into "what's next" in battery technologies."

Dean Frankel – Commercial Lead at Elevated Materials

“PlugVolt has the latest and greatest of what is happening in battery technology, and how it is driving EV and storage markets.”

Russell Vare – VP of VGI at The Mobility House

"An excellent event to get the latest pulse on batteries and energy storage technologies providing balanced sessions by leading experts from EV, stationary storage, supply chain and utilities providing their unique perspectives, with great networking opportunities throughout."

Rich Byczek – Global Technical Director for Transportation Technologies at Intertek

SPEAKERS

plus

Zhenan Bao

Stanford University

plus

Rachael Barritt

magniX

plus

Oliver Gross

Stellantis

plus

Ken Hoffman

Traubenbach Associates

plus

Maxwell Kushner-Lenhoff

Mitra Chem

plus

Alvaro Masias

Ford

plus

Regina Garcia-Mendez

John Hopkins University

plus

Jared Pyland

Tinci Materials

plus

Jason Siegel

University of Michigan

plus

Alex Yu

Factorial Energy

plus

Elizabeth Zhang

Stanford University

EXHIBITORS

List of current confirmed event exhibitors

Click Here To Book Your Vendor Table

Vendor Table Floorplan

*Floor plan subject to change without prior notice. All rights reserved.

venue

Battery Seminar 2026

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley

1350 North 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95112 USA
Phone: (001) 408-453-6200
~2.5mi. from San Jose International Airport

more information

ACCOMMODATIONS

Holiday Inn San Jose Silicon Valley - San Jose, CA (USA)

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley

PlugVolt® has secured a discounted room rate at the hotel. This rate is available until June 30, 2026, following which rooms may not be available, or only available at the prevailing rate. Reservations can be made directly at the link below:

100

Participating Companies

30

Industry Speakers

3

Independent Presentation Tracks

25

Vendor Tables

SPONSORS & MEDIA PARTNERS

Proud supporting organizations of this event

Sponsorship Opportunities

All options include logo display on event website and program agenda handouts, and a listing in exclusive sponsor recognition flyers. Review the sponsorship PDF file below for full details.

Show Table

$3500

1 Free Pass
6ft Display Table + 2 Chairs
Space for Banner Setup

Lunch

$6000

2 Free Passes
20% Off Extra Passes
Table Top Signs

Breakfast

$3000

1 Free Pass
10% Off Extra Passes
Table Top Signs

Coffee

$4000

1 Free Pass
10% Off Extra Passes
Table Top Signs

Lanyards

$3500

1 Free Pass
10% Off Extra Passes
Sponsor Provided Lanyards

Pads & Pens

$3500

1 Free Pass
10% Off Extra Passes
Sponsor Provided Pads & Pens

Bags/Folders

$3500

1 Free Pass
10% Off Extra Passes
Sponsor Provided Bags/Folders

AV Equip.

$5000

1 Free Pass
10% Off Extra Passes
Sponsor Logo on Screen

RECEPTION

$5k+

2 Free Passes
Custom Setup for Product “Show & Tell”
Table Top Signs

A PDF copy listing all available sponsorship opportunities can be downloaded here. For more information, to secure your sponsorship, or to inquire about a custom package contact JC Soman at juratesoman@plugvolt.com

SPONSORSHIPS & VENDOR TABLE PDF

GALLERY

Program Agenda Archive

PDF copies of the program agenda of our most recent two events can be found here. Contact JC Soman at juratesoman@plugvolt.com today to purchase access to these Seminar presentations.

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