Speakers 2025

Jana Gatz has a strong professional background in quality management and process development. Currently, she works as a research associate at Fraunhofer IKTS since October 2023. Previously, she held leadership positions in quality at Blackstone Technology, VonArdenne GmbH, and thyssenkrupp, where she led development projects, implemented quality assurance systems, and developed specific methods for the industry.

A world renowned inventor, Dr Yuan Gao has 30 years of experience in the complete supply chain of lithium-ion battery industry, from lithium extraction to batteries. One of his inventions, the Ti/Mg technology, enables high voltage lithium-ion batteries and is being practiced today in a vast majority of lithium-ion batteries for small portable electronics such as smart phones and tablets. Dr Yuan Gao joined Pulead Technology in May 2014 and had served as its President and CEO until Sept 2019. Currently he is serving on the Board of Directors of Lithium Americas Corporation, as well as the Boards of Advisors of [...]

Dr. Benoit Fleutot is a Lead Researcher at CETEES, Hydro-Québec, for the past six years. He is responsible for the development and strategic advancement of all-solid-state sulfide ceramic technology. He leads the lithium metal electrochemistry and testing platform. With a Ph.D. in Electrochemistry and Solid-State Chemistry from the University of Bordeaux, Dr. Benoit Fleutot brings deep expertise in battery materials and systems. Prior to joining Hydro-Québec, he served as a Lecturer at the LRCS, University of Amiens, and was the coordinator of the “Li-ion Battery & Benchmarking” module within the Erasmus Mundus MESC+ master’s program. He is a co-inventor on more [...]

Alfredo Davila is a mechatronics engineer with five years of experience as a data engineer and software developer, specializing in the integration of QuinLogic’s Quality Execution System for diverse customers. He currently works in technical sales, committed to understanding and solving customer needs through tailored solutions.

Mickael Dollé, Professor Courtois Research Chair at Institut Courtois, Co-director of the characterization platform of electrochemical systems MAPLES Université de Montréal Scientific Advisor Ignis Lithium.

Arnaud Delaille earned his Ph.D. in electrochemistry from the University of Paris 6 in 2006, with a specialization in Battery Management System (BMS) indicators. He served as a Project Manager at CEA-Liten, the French National Research Center for New Energy Technologies, for seven years, before becoming Head of its laboratory dedicated to the characterization, modeling, and management of various battery technologies—a position he held for four years. In 2017, he co-founded PowerUp, where he currently serves as Chief Scientific & Innovation Officer (CSIO), leading the Innovation Team.

Dr. Florian Dauber, is the head of digitalization and specialist for AI at the Voltavision Battery testing laboratorys. completing his PhD in mechanical engineering at the Ruhr University Bochum, Dr. Florian Dauber gained extensive experience in project and digitalization management. In the years that followed, he led digitalization, software and product development projects at renowned companies such as STEAG and iqony. These projects prepared him for his new challenge in the field of digitalization of battery testing at Voltavision GmbH.

Hubert Clément is Vice President at Capgemini Invent, responsible for Gigafactories activities in France. He supports the country’s major gigafactory projects through their critical construction and ramp-up phases.

Maher acted in Global and EMEA Senior Executive Leadership roles within large Corporates (GE Digital, SAP, Cap Gemini) as well as successful startups (accenta.ai), Digital, AI and Data Science, Energy, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Mobility & Cleantech (Renewables, Batteries & BESS, Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, Smart Cities, Smart Building, Geo-Storage, EV Charging, Carbon Management). He is currently Managing Director for Europe at Univers. Maher technology areas of expertise are in AI, ML, AIOT, Data Science, Blockchain, SaaS, PaaS and Cyber Security. Maher have been a co-founder of the European SmartGrids Technology Platform of the EC and President of ESMIG (European Smart Metering Industry [...]

Shivangee is the Battery Cost analyst at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, a leading provider of supply chain intelligence for lithium ion batteries. She analyses lithium ion battery production costs and their interaction with market trends and forecasts. She holds a Master’s in Finance from Imperial College London and is currently pursuing the CFA Charter.