WOMEN IN BATTERIES CONFERENCE JULY 28-30, 2026 SILICON VALLEY
AGENDA
Check back periodically as agenda and speakers will continue to be updated through July 2026.
- July 28
- July 29
- July 30
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT
Kickoff Reception & Lab Tours - Hosted by Peak Energy
Peak Energy
865 Hinckley Road, Burlingame, CA
Transportation will not be provided; however, ample parking is available onsite. -
8:00 PM PT
Conclude
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8 AM - 9 AM PT
Registration
More information will be available soon!
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PT
Industry Lab Tours
Lab tours will happen throughout Silicon Valley and Oakland. Transportation will be available, departing from the Ameswell Hotel, and is highly encouraged to take as parking will be limited at tour sites.
Tours include:
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Blue Current
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Anthro Energy
Additional tour locations to be announced soon!
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5:30 PM - 10:00 PM PT
Women in Batteries Gala
Keynote Speaker: Kara Rodby, Principal, Volta Energy Technologies
Computer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043Parking is available onsite and/or shuttle busses will be available via the Ameswell Hotel.Join us for an elegant Evening Gala, where you’ll enjoy a gourmet meal alongside industry leaders and peers in a refined setting. The evening will feature an inspiring keynote address from a distinguished speaker and include networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful connections and collaboration.
Dress is cocktail/semi-formal.
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10:00 PM PT
Conclude
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8:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET
Registration & Breakfast
Plug and Play Tech Center
440 N Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 -
8:30 AM - 5 PM PT
Professional Headshots
Sponsored by Re:Build Manufacturing
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9:30 AM PT
Opening Remarks
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10:00 AM PT
Opening Keynote
Christina Lampe-Onnerud, Founder & CEO, Cadenza Innovation -
10:30 AM PT
Break & Networking
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11:00 AM PT
Building Resilient Careers in a Global Battery Industry
Working in the battery industry means navigating different cultural expectations, organizational structures, and market dynamics across the globe. Panelists share how they approach work culture, balance intensity with sustainability, and develop resilient careers in a high-growth sector.
Panelists:- Kristy Morgan, President, APEX Leadership Partners, Crestcom International
- Mabel Feng, Director Product & Policy, Proterra
- Maithri Venkat, Program Director Women in Batteries, Volta Foundation
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12:00 PM PT
Lunch & Networking
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1:00 PM PT
Founding the Future: Entrepreneurship in the Battery Industry
Battery innovation often starts with bold ideas and determined founders. This panel highlights the experiences, challenges, and opportunities facing entrepreneurs building companies across the battery value chain.
Panelists:
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Paige Johnson, Founder & CEO, Ten-Nine Technologies
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Jungwoo Lee, Founder & CEO, South8 Technologies
- Alexandra Manoloff, Climate Technology Coverage, Barclays Investment Bank
- Lauren Allanson, Director Membership Development, Volta Foundation
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2:00 PM PT
From Mine to Market: Navigating the Battery Supply Chain
From raw materials to system integration, every link in the battery value chain plays a critical role. Industry leaders share how their segments contribute to innovation, differentiation, and long-term competitiveness.
Panelists:
- Erin Mathews, Head of Operations, Gotion Illinois
- Catherine Carmichael, VP Global Supply Chain, Form Energy
- Anna Mao, VP, Operations, Enpower Greentech Inc.
- Celina Mikolajczak, Battery Industry Executive and Advisor
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3:00 PM PT
Break & Networking
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3:30 PM PT
Battery Breakthroughs: Powering What’s Next
New chemistries and emerging markets are redefining where batteries can go. Panelists explore how breakthroughs in technology and shifting industry demand are creating new opportunities across the energy landscape.
Panelists:
- Asma Sharafi, CTO, Ensurge
- Gunjan Agarwal, CEO, Zenthos Energy
- Natalie Aulicino, Battery Test Engineer BETA Technologies
- Lucy Li, Program Manager Women in Batteries, Volta Foundation (Moderator)
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4:30 PM PT
Closing Keynote
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5:30 PM PT
Conclude