For the first time in Italy, Padua becomes the hub of research and innovation in lithium batteries for the automotive sector. From November 3 to 5, Padova Congress will host the 16th edition of ABAA – International Conference on Advanced Lithium Batteries for Automotive Applications (ABAA-16), an event that brings together the world’s leading experts in the field, academics, and industrialists.
The event, organized by Professors Vito Di Noto of the University of Padua and Khalil Amine of Argonne National Laboratory (USA), marks the conference’s return to Europe after six years and will be attended by approximately 500 delegates from 28 countries. The 52 speakers include internationally renowned names such as Peter Bruce, Yi Cui, Clare Grey, Gerbrand Ceder, Shirley Meng, Eric Wachsman, Kohei Uosaki, Michael Berube, William Chueh, Juliane Kluge, and Elena Ligabue.
Alongside the academic world, the conference will see the participation of leading automotive and industrial manufacturers, including Nissan, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, and Ferrari, together with leaders in the production of battery materials and components.
“Hosting the ABAA-16 conference means that Padua will be at the center of a crucial debate for the present and future of mobility and the automotive industry, which is undergoing an unprecedented transformation of its production paradigm,” explains Professor Vito Di Noto. “During the conference, we will discuss the new generations of lithium-ion and post-lithium batteries, advanced materials for cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes, strategies for sustainability, recycling, and the circular economy, international policies and directives on batteries and electric mobility, with a particular focus on European, US, and Asian regulations, and the development and prospects of the global battery industry, with the direct participation of representatives from the industrial and automotive sectors.”
Stefania De Toni, head of Padova Congress, emphasizes: “The ABAA-16 conference represents an opportunity of extraordinary value for Padua, which welcomes researchers and companies from all over the world on a topic central to energy transition and sustainability. An event of this magnitude generates significant economic benefits for the city and contributes to Padua’s positioning as a reference point for research and scientific debate on the topics of innovation and sustainability.”
The event is part of the Department of Industrial Engineering (DII) at the University of Padua, a center of excellence in engineering research and education, with over 50 laboratories, 4 first-cycle degrees, 7 second-cycle degrees, 2 doctoral programs, 6 master’s degrees, and a network of national and international collaborations with companies and research centers.
With ABAA-16, Padova Congress confirms its ability to host world-class scientific events that bring innovation, research, and technological development to the forefront of international attention.
