# Event Details

- **Event Name**: LESC: Twenty Years of Energy, Impact & Joy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrating twenty years of impact and joy with the Laboratory for Energy Storage and Conversion (LESC) at UC San Diego.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e260b640-aa5f-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w1200-h300-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg The Laboratory for Energy Storage and Conversion (LESC) at UC San Diego celebrates Twenty Years of Energy, Impact & Joy at this special occassion honoring Professor Y. Shirley Meng.Date: October 14-15, 2026Location: Scripps Seaside Forum, La JollaPlese join us to celebrate our shared journey and the progress we have made together in advancing the field of energy storage over the past two decades.Sponsored by:The Sustainable Power and Energy Center (SPEC)The Electrochemical Society (ECS) Student Chapter at UC San DiegoParking at the Scripps Seaside Forum is very limited. Guests are encouraged to use rideshare or other mode of transportation.For questions, contact Shen Wang at shw117@ucsd.edu.DAY 1 AGENDADAY 1 | RECONNECT & REDISCOVER: The LESC Family ReunionMorning🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AMWelcome Hub Open🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AMOpener: "The LESC Story in 5 Minutes"🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMWelcomeHost: Dr. Shirley Meng🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AMBattery Slam - Round 1Host: MultipleInfo: In this two-part session, alumni are invited to tell their story: an expected career moment, crazy experiment, or the one thing LESC taught you that no textbook could.🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:05 AMBreakInfo: Coffee with an ocean view.🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:35 AMBattery Slam - Round 2Info: In this two-part session, alumni are invited to tell their story: an expected career moment, crazy experiment, or the one thing LESC taught you that no textbook could.🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:00 AMLESC Trivia BattleInfo: A rapid-fire quiz about all things LESC.🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AMFireside Chat: "What Will Batteries Look Like in 50 Years?"Host: TBD🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:30 AMGroup Photo #1: “The LESC Family”🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:30 PMLunch🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:10 PM"Mentorship Moments"Info: An opportunity for guests to recount their stories in honor of Dr. Shirley Meng and LESC.🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:50 PM Blindfold Coin Cell Assembly RaceInfo: The ultimate LESC flex. Who can assemble a CR2032 coin cell blindfolded, fastest and most correctly? A head-to-head tournament on stage with live camera feed projected on the big screen🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:20 PM“The Periodic Playlist” — Theme Song Premiere & AI SongsInfo: The centerpiece: a live premiere of “People Always Say It’s Being Tough in LESC,” originally a poem by LESC alumna, Dr. Yixuan Li.🕑: 03:20 PM - 04:30 PMAfternoon BreakInfo: Snacks and refreshments with an ocean view.🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:50 PMThe LESC Talent ShowInfo: You've seen us do science. Now watch what happens after-hours.🕑: 05:50 PM - 06:15 PMGolden Hour BreakInfo: Enjoy the sunset, take photos, and refresh for dinner.🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:45 PMWelcome ReceptionInfo: Welcome drinks on the terrace as the sun sets over the Pacific. Curated wine selection and champagne—elegant, relaxed, and perfectly paired with the ocean view.🕑: 06:45 PM - 08:30 PMGala Dinner: “Elements of Excellence”Info: Dinner on the lawn with an ocean view.🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PMDance PartyInfo: An optional activity, but sure to be fun.DAY 2 AGENDADAY 2 | LOOKING FORWARD: Big Ideas, New Paths & the Road Ahead🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMBreakfastInfo: Coffee, pastries and a light breakfast on the terrace.🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AMDay 2 Opening RemarksInfo: Quick energy recap of Day 1 highlights, and what's in store for Day 2.🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:25 AM"Where It All Started"Host: UC San Diego ECS Student ChapterInfo: A brief history of the UC San Diego ECS Student Chapter and a tribute to the culture of student leadership that Dr. Shirley Meng has fostered from day one.🕑: 09:25 AM - 10:15 AMDistinguished Keynote AddressHost: TBD🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:35 AMMorning Break🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:10 AMFireside Chat: "From Lab Bench to Launch Pad"Info: A candid, moderated conversation with four LESC alumni who left academia to build companies. No pitch decks. Just real talk.🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:35 AM"Narrowing the Gap: From Paper to Product"Host: Dr. Sunny HyInfo: Dr. Sunny Hy,  LESC alumnus and now Sr. Manager of Cell Design and Materials Engineering at Tesla, will speak on the ten-year road from a UC San Diego postdoc bench to leading the team behind Tesla's cell materials roadmap.🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:00 PM“Building a Lab from Scratch”Host: Dr. Chengcheng FangInfo: Dr. Chengcheng Fang, LESC alumna and now Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, will speak on the realities of starting a research group from zero, offering honest, practical, and inspiring advice for every grad student in the room.🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:15 PMNetworking LunchInfo: At this catered lunch, attendees will connect and network with current LESC students and postdocs as they prepare for careers after LESC.🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:55 PMGuest of Honor Keynote: “The Next Frontier”Host: TBDInfo: A forward-looking keynote from batteries thought leader on their vision for accelerating next-generation batteries, AI and automation.🕑: 01:55 PM - 02:35 PMExternal Industry Panel - Metrology and ScalingHost: TBD🕑: 02:35 PM - 02:50 PMAfternoon Break🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:30 PMClosing Fireside Chat: “The Next Chapter for Battery Field”Info: Joined by colleagues, Dr. Shirley Meng will discuss the future of batteries, the evolving energy landscape, and what drives her, in this relaxed, reflective and inspiring talk.🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PMClosing Ceremony & Group PhotoInfo: Brief remarks and a final group photo will close out the formal portion of the program.🕑: 03:45 PM - 05:30 PMSunset Happy HourInfo: At this off-site happy hour, guests will continue to connect with the LESC family.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-diego/lesc-twenty-years-of-energy-impact-and-joy/100001994578226167
- **Event Categories**: sports, business, tournaments, contests, science-fair, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 13 hours
  - Location: Scripps Seaside Forum
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: San Diego
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Scripps Seaside Forum
- **lat**: 32.8644344
- **long**: -117.2541104
- **full address**: Scripps Seaside Forum, 8610 Kennel Way, San Diego, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is LESC: Twenty Years of Energy, Impact & Joy being held?
  - **A:** LESC: Twenty Years of Energy, Impact & Joy takes place on Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Scripps Seaside Forum, 8610 Kennel Way, San Diego, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing LESC: Twenty Years of Energy, Impact & Joy?
  - **A:** LESC: Twenty Years of Energy, Impact & Joy is organized by Jacobs School of Engineering.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** LESC: Twenty Years of Energy, Impact & Joy is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Diego, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If LESC: Twenty Years of Energy, Impact & Joy sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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