2026 Battery & Electrification Summit (Online)

As electrification reshapes how vehicles are designed, powered, and integrated into energy ecosystems, OEMs and design engineers are faced with complex design challenges.
Presented by Battery & Electrification Technology magazine and SAE International (the global leader setting standards for electric vehicles), the online Battery and Electrification Summit brings together engineers, OEMs, battery innovators, and mobility leaders to explore the technologies and strategies shaping the next era of transportation.
Through expert presentations and technical discussions, the two-day event will examine the innovations powering electrified mobility, including thermal management, remote charging, and efficient design strategies.
Agenda for April 7, 2026 (all times listed as EDT):
- 11:00-11:30am – Smart Thermal Management with AI-Driven Control Systems
- 11:50-12:20pm – Advanced Battery Abuse Testing
- 12:45-1:15pm – Electrification Solutions for Mining and Agriculture
- 1:30-2:00pm – Battery Design for Harsh Conditions
- 2:15-3:00pm – Modern Sodium-Ion Batteries: Scalable Alternative to Lithium?
Agenda for April 8, 2026 (all times listed as EDT):
- 11:00-11:30am – Accelerating Battery R&D with Machine Learning
- 11:45-12:15pm – Co-Designing Battery Systems and Power Electronics
- 12:30-1:00pm – Charging in Remote and Off-Grid Locations
- 1:15-1:45pm – Optimizing Water and Energy Efficiency in Battery Production
- 2:00-2:30pm – Building Strategic Partnerships in the Battery Supply Chain
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