Speakers 2026

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. Nicolò Campagnol serves as the Chief Program Officer (CPO) at Basquevolt, where he leads global customer programs and the commercialization of next-generation solid-state battery technology. With a career defined by the intersection of scientific rigor and strategic vision, Nicolò previously spent a decade at McKinsey & Company. During his tenure, he founded and led "McKinsey Battery Insights," the firm’s premier intelligence platform for the global battery value chain, advising top-tier automotive and energy stakeholders on the energy transition. Beyond his executive duties, Nicolò is a Director for the Volta Foundation, contributing to the advancement of the international battery ecosystem. He [...]

Emilie Bodoin is the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pure Lithium, a vertically integrated battery technology company she founded in 2020 focused on the development of lithium metal and next-generation battery technologies. Ms. Bodoin has more than 14 years of experience in lithium metal anode and advanced battery development. She is an inventor with 16 granted patents and numerous patent applications, the majority of which are included within the Company’s intellectual property portfolio of more than 150 patents and patent applications. Notably, Ms. Bodoin is also a co-inventor on a granted patent with Nobel Laureate Professor Sir M. Stanley [...]

Yassine Ammar is a Senior Sales Engineer at Arbin Instruments, a leading global provider of advanced battery testing solutions. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Yassine began his career with engineering roles at Texas Instruments and Infineon Technologies, before joining the technical sales team at Arbin Europe. With a strong foundation in both engineering and customer engagement, he has since built a proven track record in technical sales, project consulting, and supporting major battery testing initiatives across Europe. His expertise lies in bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology [...]

Hagen Berger, CEO of Exacom GmbH in Germany, began investigating battery inspection already in 2015. In 2018, Berger presented and sold the company’s first tool with battery inspection capabilities. Since then, Exacom's customer base and portfolio have continued to expand, boasting over 100 installations for all major cell formats with more than 2 billion cells inspected. Known for his visionary leadership, Berger has been a driving force behind the adoption of inline X-ray inspection systems in battery manufacturing. This has significantly accelerated production while reducing reject rates. His unwavering dedication to advancing technology and process understanding in the battery industry has [...]

Mark brings his experience in lithium, battery materials and cells manufacturing knowledge in commercializing processes: Mark has over 28 years of experience in Metallurgical Engineering, including study management and sponsorship, flowsheet development and plant design. Mark was the study manager and a consultant on the CTR Hell’s Kitchen Li Project, and ERAMET MHP to Battery Grade Sulphates Process Study. Mark was also deeply involved in CAM studies for NanoOne who wish to commercialize a novel CAM manufacturing process. Mark is overseeing several battery recycling initiatives, including Hatch internal-development projects to establish game-changing IP and Equipment Technologies. He is Hatch’s Global Director [...]