Cambridge EnerTech’s

Lithium-ion Battery Development & Commercialization

March 25-26, 2026

As lithium-ion batteries continue to power a growing range of technologies from small-to large-scale applications, the pressure to improve energy density, cycle life, safety, and cost efficiency remains high. Advancements in electrode and electrolyte materials must be matched by progress in cell engineering, scale-up methods, and manufacturability. Translating lab-scale innovations into commercially viable systems requires multidisciplinary coordination across electrochemistry, materials science, process engineering, and quality control. Cambridge EnerTech’s Lithium-ion Battery Development & Commercialization conference focuses on the critical transition from fundamental materials discovery to prototyping, cell design, and scalable production, enabling faster, more reliable commercialization of next-generation lithium-ion technologies.

Coverage will include, but is not limited to:

Materials Optimization for Manufacturable Performance

High-energy, stable cathode materials
Silicon-containing anodes and lithium-metal-ready anode architectures
Liquid, gel, and hybrid electrolyte systems for commercial cell formats
Electrode formulations, mixing, and slurry rheology optimization
Binder, additive, and conductive agent selection for industrial electrodes
Strategies for balancing performance, cost, and safety in material design

Cell Design, Engineering, & Prototyping

Pouch, prismatic, cylindrical cell format engineering
Application-specific electrochemical platforms (EVs, grid, aerospace, medical)
Electrode balancing and N/P ratio optimization
Thick electrode fabrication and calendering techniques
Cell design trade-offs: energy density vs. fast charge vs. thermal safety
Thermal management at the cell and pack level

Performance Validation, & Safety Testing

Electrochemical performance testing across formats and use cases
High-throughput screening of cell prototypes
Abuse testing and thermal runaway mitigation strategies
Lifecycle assessment, degradation tracking, and warranty prediction
Safety standards compliance (UL, UN38.3, IEC, etc.) for commercialization
Battery management systems (BMS) for diagnostics and fault prevention

Data, Modeling, & Industrial Integration

Process-structure-performance relationships in manufacturing
Integration of AI/ML in quality prediction and process optimization
Digital twin models for cell production and lifetime forecasting
Cost modeling and techno-economic analysis for commercial viability
Automation, robotics, and industrialization of cell production
Regulatory, logistics, and market-entry considerations

The deadline for priority consideration is September 19, 2025.

All proposals are subject to review by session chairpersons and/or the Scientific Advisory Committee to ensure the overall quality of the conference program. Additionally, as per Cambridge EnerTech’s policy, a select number of vendors and consultants who provide products and services will be offered opportunities for podium presentation slots based on a variety of Corporate Sponsorships.

Opportunities for Participation: