Innovative Chemistry for Next-Generation Battery Materials and Technologies

4:45 PM - Doors Open

4:55 PM - Welcome

Thomas Gilbert, 2025 NESACS Chair

5:00 PM - Keynote Introduction

Scott Edmondson, 2025 NESACS Chair-Elect

5:05 PM - Keynote Address - Prof. Yang Shao-Horn, MIT

Electrochemistry for Energy Abundance

5:50 PM - Dinner/Reception

6:50 PM - General Battery Components Session

6:50 PM - Dr. Shipra Garg, Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials

Stabilizing LiPF₆ Electrolytes for Real-World Applications

7:15 PM - Dr. Nathan Fritz, Cabot Corporation

Maximizing Electrode Performance through Advanced Blended Conductive Additive Dispersions

7:40 PM - Prof. Yan Wang, AM Batteries

Dry Battery Electrode Technology for Enhanced Battery Performance

8:05 PM - Break

8:15 PM - Active Materials

8:15 PM - Dr. Annelise Thompson, Manager of Cell Chemistry R&D, Form Energy

Tuning the chemistry of iron electrodes for long duration energy storage

8:40 PM - Dr. Harish Banda, Daqus

A Critical-Metal-Free Organic Cathode for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries

9:05 PM - Closing Remarks - Questions, Discussion and Networking

9:30 PM - Conclusion

·Dr. Thomas Gilbert, NESACS Chair, Presiding

• Nathan Fritz | Cabot Corporation
• Shipra Garg | Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials
• Scott Edmondson | Nimbus Therapeutics

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: The address is 41 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Nearest subways stop is Kendall/MIT (approx 10-12 min walk). Several buses will get you closer to Dante Alighiere.

PARKING: After 6 pm, the Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts hall has a parking lot that can accommodate approximately thirty-two cars. Please do not park in the lot before 6 pm as you risk getting towed.

There is local parking at the One Kendall Square Garage located at 189 Binney St. Cambridge, MA 02139. Validation available for discounted rate.

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