At Battery Materials 2024, a dynamic platform is being offered for thought leaders across the global battery value chain to converge and exchange groundbreaking ideas. The focus is placed on recent advancements in materials and high-purity intermediates for battery components, alongside explorations into novel battery chemistries and flow-battery electrolytes. Processes for recycling batteries are being examined, with a keen eye on market outlooks and legislative implications. New projects and entrepreneurship within the battery industry are being highlighted, supported by insightful case studies that provide real-world context and application.

Industry experts are being encouraged to delve into pressing questions and hypotheses that shape the future of battery technology. Discussions are centered around whether future developments and applications in southern Africa will pivot towards bulk energy storage, leveraging regional metal resources to address local energy shortages. The dominance of lithium-ion batteries in most applications is being scrutinized, with an analysis of other battery technologies that may serve niche markets. Furthermore, criteria and specifications for battery materials, intermediates, and electrolytes are being meticulously reviewed to ensure the desired performance and longevity of batteries are achieved.

The impact of South Africa's electrical supply challenges on the local motor manufacturing industry and the electric vehicle market is being critically assessed. This conference provides a unique opportunity for exhibitors to engage with a network of professionals dedicated to pioneering advancements in battery technology. By fostering collaboration and innovation, Battery Materials 2024 is poised to drive the industry forward, addressing both current challenges and future possibilities with a comprehensive and strategic approach.