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== Hungarian Battery Week 2024 ==

**Date:** November 6-8, 2024  
**Location:** Hungexpo, Budapest, Hungary  
**Organizers:** Hungarian Battery Association (HUBA) and White Paper Consulting

=== Overview ===
Hungarian Battery Week is an annual event that gathers key stakeholders in the battery and e-mobility sectors. The event focuses on developments in battery technology, regulatory changes, sustainability, and investment opportunities in Hungary and the European market.

The event spans over three days:  
* **Day 1:** Hungarian Battery Day  
* **Day 2:** E-Mobility Day  
* **Day 3:** Site Visits

=== Day 1: Hungarian Battery Day (November 6, 2024) ===
* **08:00 - 09:00**: Arrival, coffee, and registration  
* **09:00 - 09:05**: Welcome by Péter Kaderják, Executive Director, Hungarian Battery Association  
* **09:05 - 09:25**: Opening speech by Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary  
* **09:25 - 10:10**: Keynote Speeches:
  * Thore Sekkenes, European Battery Alliance Program Director  
  * István Joó, CEO, Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency  
  * Jason Chen, General Manager, CATL Europe  
* **10:10 - 10:45**: Networking Coffee Break  
* **10:45 - 11:20**: Roundtable Discussion on European regulatory framework for batteries  
  * Participants: Representatives from EASE, Eurobat, Kinstellar, BEPA, and the European Commission  
* **11:20 - 11:35**: Keynote Speech by Bob L. Galyen, SAE International Fellow  
* **11:35 - 13:00**: Networking Lunch  
* **13:00 - 14:05**: Roundtable Discussion on Battery Energy Storage Systems in Hungary  
  * Moderator: Pálma Szolnoki  
  * Participants: Csaba Fekete (ALTEO Group), Viktor Horváth (Ministry of Energy of Hungary), Daniel Ihász-Tóth (EU Agency), Gergely Felicián (Greenvolt Power), Róbert Szabó (Huawei)  
* **14:05 - 15:20**: Keynote Speeches and Roundtable Discussions:
  * Dennis Haardt (BASF) on battery recycling initiatives  
  * Soo Chul Park (SungEel HiTech) on Hungary’s closed-loop battery system  
* **15:20 - 16:00**: Networking Coffee Break  
* **16:00 - 18:00**: Closing Remarks and Networking

=== Day 2: E-Mobility Day (November 7, 2024) ===
* **09:00 - 09:10**: Opening Remarks  
* **09:10 - 10:10**: Presentations on e-mobility trends and market outlook  
  * Speakers from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and ACEA  
* **10:10 - 12:50**: Roundtable Discussions on urban mobility, grid integration, and e-mobility infrastructure  
* **12:50 - 14:00**: Networking Lunch  
* **14:00 - 16:45**: Presentations and discussions on e-mobility policies and sustainable urban mobility  
* **17:00**: Cocktail Reception

=== Day 3: Site Visits (November 8, 2024) ===
Participants will visit key battery production and research facilities to gain insights into Hungary’s growing battery industry.

=== Speakers ===
Some of the key speakers at the event include:
* **Péter Szijjártó**, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hungary  
* **Thore Sekkenes**, European Battery Alliance Program Director  
* **Bob L. Galyen**, SAE International Fellow  
* **Dennis Haardt**, BASF SE Project Co-Lead Catena-X  
* **Soo Chul Park**, SungEel HiTech

=== Tickets ===
* **Hungarian Battery Day (Nov 6):** 450 EUR / 175,500 HUF  
* **E-Mobility Day (Nov 7):** 450 EUR / 175,500 HUF  
* **2-Days Ticket (Nov 6-7):** 800 EUR / 312,000 HUF

Tickets include access to all-day programs, networking events, and the B2B platform.

=== Venue ===
The event will be held at **Hungexpo**, Budapest, Hungary.

For more details, visit the [official event website](https://hungarianbatteryday.hu).