Highlights of the Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program

Day 1 :

MONDAY, 27 OCTOBER, 2025

08:30 - 09:30

REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS

09:30 - 09:40

OPENING ADDRESS

09:40 - 10:05

BATTERY RECYCLING AT A CROSSROADS – TRENDS, REGULATIONS, AND STRATEGIC INSIGHTS

Nick De Coker

Umicore

Exploring the latest EU and global regulatory changes shaping battery recycling practices

Understanding how Umicore and other leaders are enhancing efficiency and sustainability

Discovering key trends influencing future strategies and industry-wide decision making

10:05 - 10:10

Q&A SESSION ON BATTERY RECYCLING REGULATIONS AND INDUSTRY TRENDS

10:10 - 10:40

SPEED NETWORKING SESSION

Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings

Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference

Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues ─ don't forget your business cards!

10:40 - 11:00

MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

11:00 - 11:30

PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE POTENTIAL OF THE CIRCULAR BATTERY ECOSYSTEM TO AUGMENT BATTERY MINERAL SUPPLY CHAIN

Where in the battery value chain is the greatest near-term potential to implement circularity at scale?
Can circularity meaningfully reduce EU dependence on third-country critical raw materials?
What are the main barriers to scaling industrial recycling infrastructure?
How can a regulatory framework support the development of a circular battery ecosystem in Europe?

| Ellen MacArthur Foundation

| GRS Batterien Service GmbH

| Capgemini

| Umicore

11:30 - 11:55

EU POLICY AROUND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND EPR TAKE-BACK SCHEMES FOR WASTE BATTERIES

Tom Vöge

GRS Batterien Service GmbH

Exploring how current EU circular economy policies influence the entire battery lifecycle

Examining key challenges and emerging opportunities in deploying EPR take-back programmes

Presenting actionable policy recommendations to boost circularity and global compliance

11:55 - 12:00

Q&A SESSION ON EU CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND BATTERY TAKE-BACK POLICY

12:00 - 13:30

NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE BATTERY RECYCLING & REUSE EXHIBITION

13:30 - 13:55

DRIVING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE WITH THE DIGITAL BATTERY PASSPORT

Udo Schulz

AVL

Exploring the main challenges and data gaps across the battery lifecycle from production to reuse

Understanding how the EU Battery Regulation drives the adoption of the digital battery passport

Discovering how digital passports create new value streams and support circular business models

13:55 - 14:00

Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL BATTERY PASSPORTS AND SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES

14:00 - 14:25

THE DYNAMICS OF THE GLOBAL EV BATTERY END-OF-LIFE MARKET

Hans Eric Melin

Circular Energy Storage

Reflecting on 15 years of EV use to examine battery degradation, replacement trends, and service life

Exploring how industry growth influences global battery reuse, repurposing, and recycling pathways

Projecting battery end-of-life volumes and market availability across key regions by 2035

14:25 - 14:30

Q&A SESSION ON GLOBAL EV BATTERY END-OF-LIFE MARKET TRENDS

14:30 - 14:55

THE UNTAPPED ECONOMIC POTENTIAL OF SECOND-LIFE BATTERY APPLICATIONS

Alex Charr

Connected Energy

Exploring how second-life batteries can lower life cycle costs and boost OEM asset value

Understanding how grid-scale storage enables battery reuse and new revenue generation

Gaining insight into key learnings from 15 years of second-life battery deployment in Europe

14:55 - 15:00

Q&A SESSION ON SECOND LIFE BATTERY APPLICATION POTENTIAL

15:00 - 15:30

AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

15:30 - 15:55

SCALABLE BATTERY REGENERATION FOR A SECOND LIFE

Nader Ammoura

EXELx Regenerative Technology

Learning how advanced methods restore lithium-ion batteries to recover up to 80 percent capacity

Seeing how regenerated batteries power storage and backup systems for a stronger circular economy

Hearing real case studies showing scalable use with cost savings and environmental advantages

15:55 - 16:00

Q&A SESSION ON SCALABLE BATTERY REGENERATION FOR SECOND LIFE

16:00 - 16:25

OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE FROM THERMOMECHANICAL BATTERY RECYCLING PLANTS

Peter Hessler

URT Recycling Technology

Gain insights into URT’s pioneering role in the thermomechanical recycling of lithium-ion batteries since 2011

Understand how daily plant operations validate design assumptions and confirm system performance

Explore the practical lessons learned that have driven follow-up orders and ongoing industry adoption

16:25 - 16:30

Q&A SESSION ON PERSPECTIVES ON THE REUSE MARKET

16:30 - 16:55

GLOBAL BLACK MASS REGULATIONS AND THEIR IMPACTS ON BLACK MASS MOVEMENTS

Brigita Darminto

Rystad Energy

Exploring China’s plan to lift its black mass import ban and how it aligns with national recycling goals

Comparing Europe’s stricter regulatory stance and evaluating its current recycling capacities and outlook

Examining developments in other regions to understand evolving global dynamics

16:55 - 17:00

Q&A SESSION ON GLOBAL REGULATIONS IMPACTING BLACK MASS MOVEMENTS

17:00 - 18:00

NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

Day 2 :

TUESDAY, 28 OCTOBER, 2025

09:00 - 09:30

MORNING REFRESHMENTS

09:30 - 09:40

OPENING ADDRESS

09:40 - 10:05

BATTERY END OF LIFE – A TREASURE TROVE OF DATA

Praveen Cherian

Capgemini

Exploring how battery reuse and recycling can provide valuable insights for Auto OEMs

Understanding key design strategies that enable efficient and sustainable reuse or recycling

Learning how digital track-and-trace tools support compliance with evolving regulations

10:05 - 10:10

Q&A SESSION ON BATTERY END OF LIFE AND DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS

10:10 - 10:35

ELECTROHYDRAULIC FRAGMENTATION FOR ADVANCED LIB RECYCLING ON AN INDUSTRIAL SCALE

Jan Bucher

SeLictive recycling Inc.

Exploring how electrohydraulic fragmentation enables a cleaner, non-destructive approach to LIB recycling

Understanding how direct recycling methods contribute to lowering the environmental impact

Learning how this technology supports Europe's efforts to reduce dependency on critical raw materials

10:35 - 10:40

Q&A SESSION ON INDUSTRIAL-SCALE LIB RECYCLING WITH EHF TECHNOLOGY

10:40 - 11:00

MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

11:00 - 11:25

SCALING ROBOTIC DISASSEMBLY FOR A CIRCULAR EV BATTERY ECONOMY

Xavier Kohll

Circu Li-ion

Discovering how robotic systems improve safety, reduce costs and maximise material recovery

Exploring real-world applications across diverse battery chemistries and pack architectures

Understanding key engineering lessons learned from scaling robotic disassembly operations

11:25 - 11:30

Q&A SESSION ON SCALING ROBOTIC EV BATTERY DISASSEMBLY

11:30 - 11:55

CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN ENERGY TRANSITION – CRUCIAL ROLE FOR BATTERY RECYCLING AND RE-USE

Wen-Yu Weng

Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Exploring state-of-the-art solutions while also highlighting breakthrough innovations on the horizon

Understanding how new business models create value by monetising end-of-life assets and driving investment

Learning how circularity and policy alignment strengthen supply chains and secure Europe’s energy transition

11:55 - 12:00

Q&A SESSION ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND BATTERY RECYCLING IN ENERGY

12:00 - 12:25

FROM CARS TO COMMUNITIES – CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF 2^ND-LIFE BATTERIES

Carlos Jesus

Batt-e

Exploring key technical hurdles and the role of OEMs in developing viable solutions for the second life

Examining approaches to ensure quality, warranty support, and lifespan of second-life batteries

Discussing safety and performance expectations through real-world mid to large-scale case studies

12:25 - 12:30

Q&A SESSION ON 2^ND-LIFE BATTERY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

12:30 - 12:45

FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW

12:45 - 14:00

NETWORKING LUNCH

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