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== Agenda ==
== Hungarian Battery Week 2024 ==


'''08.00 - 09.00'''  
**Date:** November 6-8, 2024  
*Arrival, coffee, and registration*  
**Location:** Hungexpo, Budapest, Hungary  
'''Welcome by the Host'''
**Organizers:** Hungarian Battery Association (HUBA) and White Paper Consulting


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=== Overview ===
The Hungarian Battery Week is a premier annual event dedicated to the battery and e-mobility industries in Central and Eastern Europe. It gathers key stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, and technical experts, to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and regulations shaping the future of the battery value chain.


'''09.00 - 09.05''' 
This event provides an important platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and strategic discussions that influence the Hungarian and broader European battery sectors. Key topics include advancements in battery technology, regulatory frameworks, sustainability, and e-mobility solutions.
'''Welcome Remark''' 
''Péter Kaderják, Executive Director, Hungarian Battery Association''


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The event is divided into three main parts:
* **Day 1:** Hungarian Battery Day
* **Day 2:** E-mobility Day
* **Day 3:** Site Visits


'''09.05 - 09.25''' 
=== Event Schedule ===
'''Opening Speech''' 
'''Day 1: Hungarian Battery Day (November 6, 2024)'''
''Hungary at the forefront of the European battery industry'' 
* **08:00 - 09:00**: Arrival, Coffee, and Registration
''Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary''
* **09:00 - 09:05**: Welcome Remark – Péter Kaderják, Executive Director, Hungarian Battery Association
* **09:05 - 09:25**: Opening Speech 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 – "European Regulatory Framework for Batteries"
  * Participants include representatives from EASE, Eurobat, and the European Commission
* **11:20 - 11:35**: Keynote Speech – Bob L. Galyen, SAE International Fellow
* **11:35 - 13:00**: Networking Lunch
* **13:00 - 14:05**: Roundtable Discussion – "Battery Energy Storage Systems in Hungary"
  * Moderated by Pálma Szolnoki, Hungarian Battery Association
* **14:05 - 16:00**: Keynote Speeches and Roundtables
  * BASF Battery Recycling Initiatives
  * Sustainable Battery Solutions by Lars Herlitz, Lyten
* **16:00 - 18:00**: Networking and Closing Remarks


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'''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
  * Featuring representatives from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA)
* **10:10 - 12:50**: Roundtable Discussions
  * Topics include urban mobility, electric 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


'''09.25 - 10.10'''
'''Day 3: Site Visits (November 8, 2024)'''
'''Keynote Speeches''' 
Delegates will visit key battery production and research facilities to gain insights into Hungary's growing battery and e-mobility industries.
* '''09.25 - 09.40''' 
  ''The development of the European battery value chain'' 
  ''Thore Sekkenes, European Battery Alliance Program Director''
* '''09.40 - 09.55''' 
  ''Hungary’s position in the global battery industry: an overview of the key investments of the past year'' 
  ''István Joó, CEO, Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency''
* '''09.55 - 10.10''' 
  ''The role of CATL in energy storage'' 
  ''Jason Chen, General Manager, Operations CATL Europe''


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=== Key Topics ===
The Hungarian Battery Week will address important industry topics, including:
* Global and regional battery market outlook
* European regulatory frameworks for batteries
* Government policies on battery investments
* Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) developments
* Sustainability and battery recycling
* Innovations in battery technology and cell design
* E-mobility solutions and grid integration


'''10.10 - 10.45''' 
=== Speakers ===
*Networking Coffee Break*
Prominent speakers include:
* **Péter Szijjártó**, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hungary
* **Thore Sekkenes**, European Battery Alliance Program Director
* **Bob L. Galyen**, SAE International Fellow and CTO of NAATBatt
* **Dennis Haardt**, BASF SE Project Co-Lead Catena-X
* **Lars Herlitz**, Co-Founder & Chairman, Lyten
* **Yi Zeyu**, Huawei Digital Power Business Director
* **Apostolos D. Petropoulos**, International Energy Agency (IEA)


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=== 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 


'''10.45 - 11.35''' 
Tickets include access to the full-day programs, networking events, and B2B platform. Discounts are available for members of the Hungarian Battery Association.
'''Roundtable Discussions''' 
* '''10.45 - 11.20''' 
  ''The developing European regulatory framework for the battery industry'' 
  Participants: 
  * Patrick Clerens, Secretary General, European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE) 
  * Giorgio Corbetta, EU Affairs Director, Eurobat 
  * Ákos Nagy, Senior Counsel, Kinstellar 
  * Marek Bielewski, European Commission Joint Research Centre 
  Moderator: ''Péter Kaderják''
* '''11.20 - 11.35''' 
  ''Advanced battery technology which accelerates production'' 
  ''Bob L. Galyen, SAE International Fellow''


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=== Venue ===
The event will be held at **Hungexpo**, the largest event venue in Hungary, offering a state-of-the-art conference environment.


'''11.35 - 13.00''' 
=== Sponsors ===
*Networking Lunch*
The event is supported by numerous sponsors and partners, including:
* **Platinum Sponsor**: CATL
* **Gold Sponsors**: Audi, BMW, MOL Group
* **Silver Sponsors**: UniCredit, Huawei, BASF


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For more information, visit the [official event website](https://hungarianbatteryday.hu).
 
'''13.00 - 14.05''' 
'''Keynotes & Roundtable Discussions''' 
* '''13.00 - 13.20''' 
  '''Keynote Speeches''' 
  * ''Hungarian government’s strategy for battery investments'' 
    ''Attila Steiner, State Secretary, Ministry of Energy'' 
  * ''IEA’s analysis on Batteries and Secure Energy Transitions'' 
    ''Apostolos Petropoulos, Energy Analyst, IEA''
* '''13.20 - 14.05''' 
  '''Roundtable: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Hungary''' 
  Moderator: ''Pálma Szolnoki'' 
  Participants: 
  * Csaba Fekete, ALTEO Group 
  * Viktor Horváth, Ministry of Energy 
  * Daniel Ihász-Tóth, EU Agency for Energy Cooperation 
  * Gergely Felicián, Greenvolt Power Hungary 
  * Róbert Szabó, Huawei Digital Power Business
 
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'''14.05 - 15.20''' 
'''Additional Keynotes & Roundtables''' 
* '''14.05 - 14.30''' 
  ''BASF Battery Recycling for the European EV Market'' 
  ''Dennis Haardt, BASF SE Project Co-Lead Catena-X'' 
  ''Closed-loop for the Hungarian battery industry'' 
  ''Soo Chul Park, SungEel HiTech''
* '''14.40 - 15.20''' 
  '''Roundtable: Challenges in Battery Recycling''' 
  Moderator: ''Róbert Kun'' 
  Participants: 
  * Péter Vermes, Éltex 
  * Dennis Haardt, BASF 
  * Boglárka Olti-Horváth, MOL Group 
  * Soo Chul Park, SungEel HiTech
 
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'''15.20 - 16.45''' 
'''Networking Break and Final Roundtables''' 
* '''16.00 - 16.15''' 
  ''Smart Air and Gas Solutions in Battery Manufacturing'' 
  ''Tamás Bakos, Atlas Copco''
* '''16.15 - 16.45''' 
  '''Roundtable: Hungarian and European Suppliers in the Battery Industry''' 
  Moderator: ''Ákos Dervalics'' 
  Participants: 
  * Tamás Bakos, Atlas Copco 
  * Albert Hulshof, UniCredit Bank Hungary 
  * Sándor Sipos, Chemplex Kft. 
  * Zsolt Viant, Scintilla
 
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'''16.45 - 18.00''' 
'''Presentations & Closing Remarks''' 
* '''16.45 - 17.05''' 
  ''Battery R&D and testing experiences'' 
  ''Balázs Szilágyi, CATL''
* '''17.05 - 17.15''' 
  ''Battery test center at ZalaZONE'' 
  ''Zoltán Weltsch, Innovation Director''
* '''17.15 - 17.45''' 
  '''Roundtable: Battery Logistics, Shipping, and Storage''' 
  Moderator: ''József Kossuth'' 
  Participants: 
  * Zoltán Gáldi, DHL Freight 
  * Laszlo Szonyi, Hungary Sales, Air & Sea 
  * Zoltán Fábián, Mahart Container
 
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'''19.00''' 
*Networking Reception*
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