As the electric vehicle market accelerates into another year, the urgency around breakthrough battery technologies is reaching new heights. While lithium-ion continues to anchor today’s deployments, the industry is rapidly turning its attention to what comes next, exploring new chemistries that promise step-change improvements in performance, safety, and cost. This growing shift sets the stage for a deeper focus on next-generation innovation, which will be explored further in Part 2 of the program.
This year’s Lithium Battery Chemistry conference will bring together OEMs, cell manufacturers, supply chain leaders, and academic innovators to explore the forefront of next-generation battery development. With a strong emphasis on early-stage innovation through to commercialization readiness, the agenda will examine how emerging chemistries are progressing along the path from research to real-world application.
Attendees will gain insight into cutting-edge advancements across lithium-metal systems, solid-state batteries, sodium-ion alternatives, and novel cathode and anode materials, including silicon-dominant and cobalt-free designs. The program will also explore breakthroughs in electrolytes, interface engineering, and cell architectures that are enabling these chemistries to overcome longstanding technical barriers. Alongside the science, discussions will address scalability, manufacturability, and supply chain considerations, critical factors in determining which next-generation technologies will successfully transition from the lab to the market.
Coverage will include, but is not limited to:
- Advancements in Battery Materials
- High-Energy Lithium-ion Chemistries
- Silicon Anodes
- NMC Cathodes
- Solid-State Battery Technologies
- Metal-Lithium Systems
- Magnesium & Sodium Batteries
The deadline for priority consideration is May 22, 2026.
All proposals are subject to review by session chairpersons and/or the Scientific Advisory Committee to ensure the overall quality of the conference program. Additionally, as per Cambridge EnerTech’s policy, a select number of vendors and consultants who provide products and services will be offered opportunities for podium presentation slots based on a variety of Corporate Sponsorships.
Opportunities for Participation: