NAATBatt International

Sodium Zinc Battery Workshop

Los Angeles, California

Nov. 18 – Nov. 19, 2025

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 ABOUT EVENT

NAATBatt Workshop on Rechargeable Sodium-Zinc Battery Technology

NAATBatt International, the trade association for advanced battery technology in North America, will hold its annual workshop on rechargeable zinc battery and sodium battery technology at UCLA in Los Angeles, California on November 18-19, 2025.  The workshop will examine the scientific progress and commercial opportunity in two battery technologies that may soon seriously compete with lithium battery technology.

Where

UCLA Covel Commons – Grand Horizon Ballroom, Los Angeles, California

When

Tuesday, November 18 – Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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Day One

Morning Sessions

  • 9:00 - 9:05 AM: Welcome by Executive Director
  • 9:05 - 9:10 AM: Welcome by Sodium Battery Committee Co-Chairs
  • 9:10 - 9:15 AM: Welcome by Zinc Battery Committee Co-Chairs
  • 9:15 - 9:20 AM: Welcome by Premier Zinc Battery Sponsor
  • 9:20 - 9:45 AM: The Market Opportunity for Sodium Battery Technology
  • 9:45 - 10:10 AM: The Market Opportunity for Zinc Battery Technology
  • 10:10 - 10:35 AM: Commercialization of Sodium and Zinc Battery Technologies in China
  • 10:35 - 11:05 AM: Networking Break
  • 11:05 - 11:30 AM: Supply Chain Constraints in the BESS Market
  • 11:30 AM - 12:40 PM: Low Cost Automotive Battery Needs

Afternoon Sessions

  • 12:40 - 2:00 PM: Lunch
  • 2:00 - 3:00 PM: From Mine to Megawatt: Unlocking the Zinc Supply Chain Advantage
  • 3:00 - 3:30 PM: Keynote Speaker (TBA)
  • 3:30 - 4:00 PM: Networking Break
  • 4:00 - 4:50 PM: Advancing Zinc-Based Energy Storage: The Frontiers of Research
  • 4:50 - 6:00 PM: Networking Reception
  • 6:30 - 9:00 PM: Workshop Networking Dinner (additional registration required)

Day Two

Morning Sessions

  • 9:00 - 9:05 AM: Welcome by Premier Sodium Battery Sponsor
  • 9:05 - 9:55 AM: Sodium Battery Technology Session #2 (TBA)
  • 9:55 - 10:45 AM: Commercialization Case Studies: Sodium Battery Technology (5-10 minute presentations by attending companies)
  • 10:45 - 11:15 AM: Networking Break
  • 11:15 AM - 12:20 PM: Commercialization Case Studies: Zinc Battery Technology (5-10 minute presentations by attending companies)
  • 12:20 - 2:00 PM: Lunch

Afternoon Sessions

  • 2:00 - 3:10 PM: New Product Development: Advancing Zinc Battery Prototypes to Market-Ready Systems
  • 3:10 - 4:20 PM: Sodium Battery Technology Session #3 (TBA)
  • 4:20 - 5:30 PM: Networking Reception

About the Networking

NAATBatt Programs are About Making New Connections

The program will include plenty of networking, including opportunities to meet some of the leading companies in both sodium and zinc battery technology as well as the leading scientists and technologists working in these areas. Attendees will hear the latest news about developments in sodium and zinc battery technology and have the opportunity to engage in informal conversations with leaders in these fields. As always, NAATBatt programs are about making new connections and encouraging new business among companies active in the North American advanced battery supply chain.

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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP DINNER

Socialize with Colleagues At The Workshop Dinner

There will be an optional networking dinner for workshop attendees on the evening of Tuesday, November 18, at the Plateia restaurant located in the UCLA Luskin Conference Center, 425 Westwood Plaza in Los Angeles. Join your industry colleagues for an evening of fun and good cheer. Just make sure to bring your business cards. An amazing amount of business gets done at NAATBatt networking dinners. Sign up for the dinner soon, as attendance may be limited.

Join Us in Los Angeles on November 18-19, 2025 For This Important Program

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