On November 5, 2025, the second event in the "Driving Innovation" series, EU Battery Technology & Management, successfully brought together industry experts and participants from across Europe.
The webinar was organized within the framework of the Drive2Transform project, a collaborative effort between Silesia Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing (Poland), the Slovak Electric Vehicle Association (SEVA, Slovakia), and NOI Techpark (Italy).
The event was moderated by Luk Palmen of Silesia Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing, who welcomed the nearly 50 attendees from industry, academia, and partner institutions.
Expert Presentations
The core of the webinar featured five expert presentations, providing valuable insights into the most pressing topics in the EU battery value chain, from regulatory frameworks and sustainability to advanced technology and end-of-life solutions.
The speakers and their topics were:
- Patrik Križanský (Slovak Electric Vehicle Association - SEVA)
- Navigating the EU Maze / Regulations and Funding for Battery Value chain
- Jana Maria Obernauer (InoBat AUTO j.s.a.)
- Empowering the Battery Value Chain: Sustainable Procurement, ESG Leadership & STEM Talent for a Greener Future
- Prof. Giancarlo Abbate (CapTop s.r.l.)
- Supercapacitors for automotive and public transport
- Marcin Ślęzak (AE ELEMENTAL JV)
- Responsible battery recycling and material recuperation at the end of the life cycle
- Grzegorz Lota (ŁUKASIEWICZ Research Network)
- Battery safety testing for Automotive
Following the presentations, the session concluded with a dynamic Q&A and networking opportunity. Participants were able to join virtual breakout rooms to engage in focused discussions directly with the guest experts, allowing for deeper matchmaking and a valuable exchange of ideas.