ASM International - Cleveland Chapter

2025 Symposium: Materials in Battery and Energy Storage

LOCATION	Tinkham Veale University Center 11038 Bellflower Road Cleveland, OH 44106
DATE	Wednesday, January 29, 2025
TIME	8:00 am - 5:00 pm
AUDIENCE	Engineers, sales, marketing, students, teachers

TOPIC:

The ASM Cleveland Chapter is hosting its annual one-day technical symposium, focusing this year on "Materials in Battery and Energy Storage." This educational event offers members and attendees the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, stay up-to-date with the latest advancements, and connect with industry professionals and experts. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the materials driving innovations in battery technology, energy storage solutions, and the growing role Ohio plays in powering a sustainable future. This symposium provides an excellent networking platform for researchers, engineers, industry leader, and students.

SPEAKERS AND TOPICS:

1)Energy Storage Essentials - Workshop (Instructor-led crash course ~2hr)
2)The state of renewable and sustainable energy in Ohio
3)Materials challenges for energy storage systems
4)High energy density batteries
5)Modeling and characterization of battery materials
6)Battery packaging and thermal management
7)Safety
8)Novel battery materials discovery- AI
9)Education and Educators: Future Workforce empowerment

Talks should provide an overview of the topic, local involvement in the field, state-of-the art, weaknesses and deficiencies, and estimation of future trends. 

EXHIBITS: In addition to talks, attendees are welcome to bring company displays and literature highlighting their contributions to this and other engineering fields. Exhibit fee is $250.

REGISTRATION: Online registration is available at the Chapter's Website. Registration fee is $125. Registrants will receive 6 hours of CEU time towards their PE license. Full time students with an ID may register for $25. Lunch and coffee breaks are provided.

SPONSORSHIP: There are exclusive sponsorship opportunities. Get your company log on the tables, logo with URL on event website, acknowledgments, and most importantly support for your local chapter and students.

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Othmane Benafan
Materials Research Engineer
NASA Glenn Research Center
Cleveland OH
(216) 433-8538
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