Verkor is organizing the Battery Manufacturing Industry Winter School which will take place from March 24 to March 27, 2025, in Grenoble, heart of the French Alps. The event is supported by the Battery 2030+ projects BATTwin, Inerrant and the French project Ecole de la Batterie .
This unique initiative brings together researchers, industry professionals, and PhD students from across Europe to advance knowledge and foster innovation in the battery manufacturing sector. The comprehensive program focuses on critical areas, including innovative battery materials, recycling processes, and digitalization of the manufacturing process.
Program Highlights
- Expert Keynotes and Seminars: Renowned experts will address topics such as sustainable battery development, Ni-rich cathodes for safer batteries, Na-ion alternatives, digitalization challenges, recycling needs and cybersecurity.
- PhD Sessions and Awards: PhD students will showcase their cutting-edge research on battery innovation, with awards recognizing the best contributions.
- Hands-On Training and Site Visits: Participants will gain firsthand exposure to advanced technologies through exclusive visits to the R&D Battery Platform CEA/Synchrotron ESRF, and Verkor’s pilot production line. Additionally, training will cover energy transition, battery pack integration and automotive applications, materials and recycling. Accessible to all without pre-requisites, from March 24 to March 27, the training is limited to 20 participants and is a unique opportunity to get familiar with the fundamental issues and techniques of the sector, at the heart of specialized industrial sites.
- Focused Discussions: Roundtable discussions will explore industry training and provide cross-perspectives from labs to industry, offering actionable insights for bridging academic and industrial gaps.
For more information about the Winter School, please visit: https://ecoledelabatterie.fr/winter-school/.