Schedule of Events

A unique collaboration is dedicated to educating consumers on the importance of building a domestic battery supply chain, paving the way for a stronger, more efficient future. Learn how an NFL team, retail brand and battery recycler are teaming up to create more jobs, promote safer disposal and write a playbook for others to adopt—making a lasting impact on communities and the battery industry.

Proper disposal starts with accurate identification and sorting of batteries. In this session, industry experts share best practices and technological advancements for identifying various battery types and sizes, understanding their labels and sorting them from different recycling streams for safe disposal.

Gain insights into state policies shaping the future of battery recycling, such as the growing list of extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations, as well as key federal legislative updates and compliance requirements.

The usage of batteries continues to proliferate, presenting challenges and opportunities for those who handle them at their end of life—the recycled materials industry. The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) has committed to working in tandem with stakeholders to develop a pathway forward for recovering batteries, the critical minerals within them and the products that contain them. This session helps inform the industry about that effort and what ReMA’s next steps are.

As technology advances, so do the chemistries powering our batteries. From lead-acid and nickel-cadmium to lithium-ion and sodium-ion, advancements in battery materials and design are necessary to improve performance and address challenges like resource availability, safety and recycling. Learn how battery chemistries have changed over time and what the future holds for battery innovation.

Recovering and testing batteries from end-of-life electric vehicles pose a number of challenges. Panelists in this session share how they are working to address those challenges.

You’ve received unexpected batteries in your operations. Now what? Discover best practices for safely handling and disposing of batteries while reducing risks like contamination and fire hazards.

A fireside chat with American Battery Technology Company to learn how it's advancing a sustainable battery supply chain through lithium recycling and innovative extraction methods for new battery cells.