The 42nd International Battery Seminar is taking place on March 17-20, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. This premier event is a preferred platform for industry & new product announcements as well as education around advanced battery technology developments for consumer, automotive, military, and industrial applications.
Thought leaders across the entire advanced battery ecosystem will be providing valuable insights on various industry topics. Over 150 discussions will take place this year! Our CTO, Chris Turner, will be participating in the High-Performance Battery Manufacturing conference track where he will join other industry experts in a panel discussion to address the question, “Why Is the Western World Still Lagging behind Asia in the Global Lithium Battery Race?“
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PANEL DISCUSSION: Why Is the Western World Still Lagging behind Asia in the Global Lithium Battery Race?
- Wednesday, March 19th
- 11:30 am
- Panelists:
- Chris Turner, Chief Technology Officer at Inventus Power,
- Lie Shi, CEO at AM Batteries,
- David Howell, Vice President at Strategic Marketing Innovations (SMI)
- James Greenberger, Founder & Executive Director at NAATBatt International
- Carl Thoemmes, Business Development Director at Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials
This panel will explore the reasons behind the Western world’s lag in the global lithium battery race compared to Asia. An international group of experts will discuss how strategic investments, supply chain efficiencies, and government policies in East Asia have bolstered its dominance and also examine the challenges faced by Western nations, including regulatory hurdles, market fragmentation, and the need for cohesive strategies to secure critical resources for emerging technologies and sustainable energy solutions.