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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 2026

DAY 1 :
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2026
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:50 - 09:00
OPENING ADDRESS
09:00 - 09:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
09:30 - 09:55
ULTRACAPACITOR PERFORMANCE THROUGH DRY ELECTRODE PROCESSING
Richard Qiu
LiCAP Technologies, Inc.

Richard Qiu

LiCAP Technologies, Inc.

  • Reducing equivalent series resistance in ultracapacitors through dry electrode processing that maximizes active particle exposure and eliminates insulation layers
  • Optimizing cell-to-cell consistency via precise control of conductive networks and porosity uniformity to improve high-power efficiency and reduce self-discharge
  • Deploying dry electrode ultracapacitors in data center power smoothing, backup, and transient load management with global OEM and ESS operator case studies
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A SESSION ON DRY ELECTRODE ULTRACAPACITORS FOR ENERGY STORAGE
10:00 - 10:30
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!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE FUTURE OF LDES: MARKET OUTLOOK AND STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
11:30 - 12:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:00 - 12:25
CASE STUDY: ENHANCING GRID RELIABILITY WITH COMMERCIALLY MATURE VANADIUM REDOX FLOW BATTERIES
Daniel Petcovic
Sumitomo Electric

Daniel Petcovic

Sumitomo Electric

  • Evaluating LDES against 4-hour lithium-ion across project value and grid service applications
  • Distilling operational lessons from multi-use systems combining energy markets and resilience services
  • Mapping degradation, augmentation, and long-term performance predictability across LDES project lifecycles
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON PRACTICAL DECISION-MAKING FOR LONG-DURATION STORAGE DEPLOYMENT
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE LONG DURATION ENERGY STORAGE EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON STORAGE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION: ADVANCING LDES SYSTEMS TOWARD GRID SCALE
14:00 - 14:25
LONG-DURATION THERMAL STORAGE FROM PILOT TO DEPLOYMENT
Manas Pathak
EarthEn Energy

Manas Pathak

EarthEn Energy

  • Examining why thermal energy storage is essential for decarbonizing industrial heat demand
  • Exploring how initial deployments validate performance while revealing operational insights
  • Assessing where economics improve through fuel displacement and waste heat use
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING THERMAL STORAGE FOR INDUSTRIAL HEAT
14:30 - 14:55
USING THE POWER WE ALREADY HAVE: HOW POWER EFFICIENT DESIGN (PED) CAN MAKE ELECTRIFICATION CHEAPER FOR BUILDING OWNERS
Sam Fishman
SPUR

Sam Fishman

SPUR

  • Quantifying the gap between actual peak home power draw and panel capacity to challenge the assumption that service upgrades are always necessary
  • Demystifying load management devices such as circuit pausers, meter socket adapters, and smart panels as low-cost alternatives to panel upsizing
  • Mapping the workforce and utility investment shifts needed to mainstream PED-based electrification at scale across residential buildings
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON AVOIDING COSTLY PANEL UPGRADES IN HOME ELECTRIFICATION
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:20 - 15:50
PANEL DISCUSSION ON LONG DURATION ENERGY STORAGE
15:50 - 16:20
RESERVED PRESENTATION
16:20 - 16:50
RESERVED PRESENTATION
16:50 - 17:15
SODIUM-SALT BATTERIES FOR LOW-COST HIGH-EFFICIENCY LDES AT SCALE
David Brown
BroadBit Batteries Oy

David Brown

BroadBit Batteries Oy

  • Engineering sodium-salt chemistry from table salt and metallic sodium to cut LDES costs below $30 per kWh
  • Quantifying round-trip efficiency above 95 percent and sub-1 percent monthly self-discharge for grid storage
  • Operating from minus 25 to plus 80 Celsius without HVAC across a 50-year life at full depth of discharge
17:15 - 17:20
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING SODIUM-SALT STORAGE FOR LOW-COST LONG DURATION GRIDS
17:20 - 18:20
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2 :
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 08:40
OPENING ADDRESS
08:40 - 09:10
PANEL DISCUSSION ON LONG DURATION ENERGY STORAGE
09:10 - 09:40
RESERVED PRESENTATION
09:40 - 10:05
FROM PILOT TO BANKABLE LDES ASSET: AUDIT READINESS FOR INVESTORS AND REGULATORS
Timothy Daniel
Rimba AI

Timothy Daniel

Rimba AI

  • Structuring LDES evidence trails across permitting, safety, and warranty documentation for investor readiness
  • Diagnosing documentation fragmentation as a root cause for delays in LDES financing and audit processes
  • Deploying AI to convert operational and compliance records into diligence-ready data rooms and audit reports
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON LDES AUDIT READINESS AND PROJECT BANKABILITY
10:10 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
10:30 - 11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON LONG DURATION ENERGY STORAGE
11:00 - 11:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
11:30 - 11:55
AI, CLOSED COMMUNITIES, AND WHAT ENERGY STORAGE DEVELOPERS NEED TO KNOW
Kate Zaykowski
McGuireWoods Consulting

Kate Zaykowski

McGuireWoods Consulting

  • Tracing how LLMs shape neighbors' and local leaders' perceptions of storage projects with inaccurate outputs
  • Identifying how opposition organizes in private digital spaces to outpace traditional stakeholder monitoring
  • Applying field-tested frameworks for early engagement, trusted messengers, and narrative correction
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON COUNTERING ENERGY STORAGE OPPOSITION IN THE AI ERA
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 12:30
CLOSING REMARKS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH

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