ReCharge 2025: Inside Canada’s EV Battery Technology

Join us for an exciting evening focused on EV Li-Ion battery innovation and manufacturing — the driving force behind Canada’s growing electric mobility sector.

Hosted by the SAE Central Ontario Section at the University of Waterloo, this event brings together leaders from PowerCo Canada, the National Research Council (NRC), and the University of Waterloo - Ontario Battery and Electrochemistry Research Centre (OBEC) to share insights on the latest research, technology advancements, and production capabilities shaping the EV battery landscape.

Whether you’re an engineer, researcher, student, or professional in the mobility or energy sector, this is a unique opportunity to gain technical insights and connect with key players in Canada’s advanced battery ecosystem.

• Expert presentations from PowerCo Canada, NRC, and University of Waterloo
• Insights into Li-Ion battery R&D, manufacturing, and ecosystem
• Optional pre-event lab tour at Waterloo’s Ontario Battery and Electrochemistry Research Centre (OBEC) - Details to be announced soon
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals, researchers, and students

Date: December 10, 2025

Time:

• 5:30 PM – Optional Lab Tours (OBEC) - Details to be announced soon
• 6:30 PM – Presentations & Networking

Location: University of Waterloo, Quantum-Nano Centre, QNC0101

Admission:

• $15 General Admission
• $10 for SAE Members and Students(Light refreshments and snacks provided)

5:30 PM – Optional Pre-Event Lab Tours (OBEC) - Details to be announced soon

6:30 PM – Welcome Remarks and Topic Introduction: Industry Disruptor: Li-Ion Batteries – SAE Central Ontario

6:50 PM – Introduction to Li-Ion Battery R&D at Waterloo – University of Waterloo

7:10 PM – Canada’s Advanced Battery R&D Ecosystem – National Research Council Canada NRC

7:30 PM – EV Battery Manufacturing: Challenges & Solutions – PowerCo Canada

8:00 PM – Q&A, Networking

SAE Central Ontario Section is a non-profit organization committed to advancing mobility engineering through education, collaboration, and innovation. Our events connect professionals, students, and researchers to share ideas that shape the future of transportation technology.