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:

Expert Conference and Networking

German Engineering Meets U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Excellence: Conference on Energy Storage & Battery Production and Recycling

8:30 – 9:00 AM

• Registration
• Light Breakfast and Networking

9:00 – 9:10 AM

• Welcome Remarks & Introduction
  • Potential speakers: German General Consul Michael Ahrens, GACC Midwest President & CEO Mark Tomkins, Ohio State Representative (TBD)

9:10 – 9:20 AM

• Showcase of JobsOhio Support for International Companies

9:20 – 9:30 AM

• Overview of Trends in German Manufacturing
  • Interview with representatives from German plant engineering and energy storage associations

9:30 – 10:10 AM

• German Delegation Innovation Pitches
  • Short presentations from delegates highlighting cutting-edge innovations 

10:10 – 10:30 AM

• Coffee Break and Networking

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

• Panel Discussions
  • Transatlantic panels with U.S. experts and German company representatives discussing challenges and opportunities in battery manufacturing

12:00 – 1:00 PM

• Lunch and Networking

1:00 PM

• End of the Event

1:00 – 2:00 PM (Optional)

• Additional Networking and One-on-One Meetings
  • Participants are invited to continue discussions, connect with potential partners, or arrange one-on-one meetings