Agenda
Day 1
March 20, 2025
Registration and Breakfast
Devin HorneSenior Lead Policy Advisor for BatteriesRivian Automotive
Justin A. SavagePartnerSidley Austin LLP
Evan BelserPolicy Strategist and Managing CounselFord Motor Company
Andrea HudsonManaging CounselToyota Legal One c/o Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Adam RavivFormer Chief CounselNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Preparing for potential shifts in trade policies under the Trump administration and global geopolitical tensions
- Leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to capitalize on production tax credits and government incentives
- Meeting EPA standards for emissions, recycling, and environmental compliance
- Collaborating with policymakers to shape a favorable regulatory environment for battery innovation
- Reconciling state and federal regulations including California’s EPR
Cory HebenstreitDirectorHoulihan Lokey
Pran JhaPartnerSidley Austin LLP
Sean McGannManaging Director |Industrials Investment BankingCantor Fitzgerald & Co.
- Analyzing shifting trends in consumer demand.
- M&A outlook for battery deals.
- Identifying the impact of incoming administrative priorities on the EV battery market.
- Highlighting technological advancements in EV battery production.
- Demystifying pricing models in the EV battery industry.
- Reviewing recent developments in EV charging infrastructure.
Morning Networking Break
Aaron FlyerSenior Counsel, RegulatoryScout Motors, Inc.
Stacey HallidayPartnerArnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Chao YanCEO and Co-FounderPrinceton Nu Energy (PNU)
Albert LipsonPrincipal Materials ScientistArgonne National Laboratory
- Exploring innovations in battery recycling technologies and circular economy practices
- Meeting global sustainability mandates through collaborative industry efforts
- Reducing environmental impacts of battery production with new technologies
- Strengthening partnerships to achieve long-term ESG goals
Networking Lunch
Nicholas Faenza, Ph.D., P.E., CFEIPrincipal EngineerExponent
Devin HorneSenior Lead Policy Advisor for BatteriesRivian Automotive
Lauren M. LoewPartnerFoley & Lardner LLP
Chris MillerLead Counsel - Compliance and Regional Compliance Officer, North AmericaGeneral Motors
- Navigating jurisdictional compliance for battery safety and recalls
- Mitigating liability risks tied to end-of-life battery management
- Addressing recycling mandates and compliance with environmental laws
- Proactively managing legal risks related to emerging battery technologies
- Anticipating and responding to liability risks brought on by negative public perception surrounding consumer safety
Afternoon Networking Break
Baptiste BouvierCEO and FounderDiplo AI
Kirsten H KeefeAssistant General CounselCummins Inc.
Justin A. SavagePartnerSidley Austin LLP
Chris NeavilleDirector of Public AffairsThe Doe Run Company
- Reshoring and diversifying suppliers to reduce geopolitical risks
- Developing risk mitigation frameworks for supply chain disruptions
- Meeting international trade laws by addressing tariff risks and non-compliance penalties
- Navigating raw material dependencies amid global political shifts and ensuring ethical sourcing of critical minerals like lithium and cobalt to align with ESG goals
- Assessing the challenges and opportunities of the European battery supply chain
- Complying with U.S. customs requirements to streamline imports and exports under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
- Preparing for sanctions or trade restrictions on key supplier regions like China and Russia
Daniel JerneycicManaging DirectorAlvarez & Marsal Holdings, LLC
Ryan HamiltonSenior Vice President - Debt Advisory '& RestructuringJefferies Financial Group Inc.
Matthew E. WilkinsFounding MemberBrooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco PLLC
- Analyzing recent EV restructurings and bankruptcies
- Surveying current EV market conditions
- Exploring capital raising alternatives for EV companies
- Developing strategies for unlocking value through acquisition