About the event:
Event Details
Date: December 10, 2025, 5:00 PM
Location: Quantum-Nano Centre, QNC 0101
The Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), the Office of Research at the University of Waterloo, and the SAE Central Ontario Section are proud to host this strategic workshop. This event brings together leaders from PowerCo Canada, the National Research Council (NRC), and the University of Waterloo - Ontario Battery and Electrochemistry Research Centre (OBEC) to share insights on the latest research, technology advancements, and production capabilities shaping the EV battery landscape.
Whether you’re an engineer, researcher, student, or professional in the mobility or energy sector, this is a unique opportunity to gain technical insights and connect with key players in Canada’s advanced battery ecosystem. We welcome you to learn, connect and innovate!
Event Highlights
- Expert presentations from PowerCo Canada, NRC, and University of Waterloo
- Insights into Li-Ion battery R&D, manufacturing, and ecosystem
- Optional pre-event lab tour at Waterloo’s Ontario Battery and Electrochemistry Research Centre (OBEC) at 5pm and 5:30pm. Please email saecentralontario@gmail.com to reserve your preferred time slot.
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals, researchers, and students
- Light refreshments and snacks provided
Admission:
- $15 General Admission
- $10 for SAE Members and Students
- If you are a UWaterloo researcher or student, please reach out to us for the discount code! By sending an email to win-office@uwaterloo.ca.
Agenda Overview
5:30 PM – Optional Pre-Event Lab Tours (OBEC) - Details to be announced soon
6:30 PM – Welcome Remarks and Topic Introduction: Industry Disruptor: Li-Ion Batteries – SAE Central Ontario
6:50 PM – Introduction to Li-Ion Battery R&D at Waterloo – University of Waterloo
7:10 PM – Canada’s Advanced Battery R&D Ecosystem – National Research Council Canada NRC
7:30 PM – EV Battery Manufacturing: Challenges & Solutions – PowerCo Canada
8:00 PM – Q&A, Networking
