We are calling US stakeholders from the battery and energy storage ecosystem to connect with our German delegates at our public expert conference in Columbus, Ohio. Please reach out if you are interested in speaker opportunities at our event.
More information about the conference speakers and participating companies will be provided soon.
Key Takeaways
- Networking
- Knowledge Exchange
- Collaboration Opportunities
Please find below a preliminary agenda:
8:30 – 9:00 AM | Registration, Coffee and Networking |
9:00 – 9:10 AM
| Welcome Remarks & Introduction Moderation & MC: Rick Stockburger
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9:10 – 9:25 AM
| Overview of trends in German Battery Manufacturing
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9:25 – 09:35 AM | German Delegation Innovation Pitches: Industrial Automation, Vision, and Quality Assurance (3 min each)
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09:35 – 10:10 AM | Panel Session 1: Navigating the US Market for Battery Solutions and EV Landscape Panelists:
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10:10 – 10:30 AM | Coffee Break and Networking |
10:30 – 10:50 AM
| German Delegation Innovation Pitches: Material Handling, Processing, and Environmental Technologies (3 min each)
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10:50 – 11:20 AM | Panel Session 2: Innovation and Automation in Battery Manufacturing Panelists:
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11:20 – 11:40 AM
| German Delegation Innovation Pitches: Surface Treatment, Manufacturing, and Testing Technologies (3 min each)
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11:40 AM – 12:10 PM | Panel Session 3: Sustainable Practices and Green Technologies in Energy Storage Panelists:
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12:10 PM – 1:00 PM | Light Lunch and Networking |
1:00 – 2:00 PM | One-on-one meetings (in the conference room) |
2:00 PM | End of the event |
How to reach the event location
Enter through the hotel's front entrance and take the stairs or elevator to the Plaza Level. The registration table is at the top of the stairs, and Ballroom BC is to the left. Signs and electronic boards will display your group name and location, and the Front Desk team is available to assist if needed.
Parking Information
Valet Parking
The Blackwell Inn offers convenient valet parking for all hotel guests and meeting/event attendees. Our valet parking service, which allows in-and-out privileges, is $35 per evening; it is not included in the nightly rate, unless otherwise specified. Day use valet parking is $20. Valet parking for special events starts at $50 per day. 2110 patrons may valet park with us complimentary unless it is a special event or otherwise specified upon arrival.
Self-Parking
Self-parking is available in the Lane Avenue Parking Garage adjacent to the hotel. This is not a hotel-operated garage, and fees must be paid directly to the garage via electronic cashier each time a vehicle departs the structure. Note that there are no in-and-out privileges available for those self-parking; you simply pay each time you exit. The rates for the Lane Avenue Parking Garage are based on a 24-hour clock which resets daily at midnight. Note that the garage operator reserves the right to charge more for special events with limited or no notice to The Blackwell Inn.
