VENUE: R. Shea Brewery Canal Place
504 S. Main Street, Suite 214
Akron, Ohio 44311
Tuesday, Jan 23, 2024
5:15 pm. Social- Networking time
6:30 pm. Dinner
7:15 pm. Speaker Presentation
Pizza Buffet, Cash Bar. Cost: $20 Employed Members and Guests; $10 Students, Retirees, or Unemployed. Buy tickets online at the link below.
ABSTRACT: In our pursuit of a sustainable and electrified future, the significance of batteries is undeniable. This presentation, titled “Empowering Tomorrow: Navigating the Battery Future,” explores pivotal aspects of the battery landscape. Commencing with an examination of battery types driving energy storage innovation, we traverse from traditional lithium-ion to emerging technologies, delving into their unique characteristics and applications. Specifically, we dissect the two major applications of EV vs Stationary to understand these distinct markets. A broad landscape overview follows, offering a macroscopic view of the battery market, and shedding light on challenges and opportunities within the space. The discussion extends to the impact of federal funding and incentives, concluding with an insightful overview of what is happening in our region.