Cambridge EnerTech’s

Next-Generation Battery Research

March 24-25, 2026



As lithium-ion battery (LIB) systems approach their theoretical limits, achieving higher energy density, extended cycle life, improved rate capability, and enhanced safety requires the development of new anode, cathode, electrolyte, and separator materials. Progress depends on rigorous investigation of electrochemical mechanisms, interface stability, and degradation pathways, along with the design of advanced electrode architectures and scalable processing methods. Cambridge EnerTech’s Next-Generation Battery Research conference brings together experts in materials science, electrochemistry, and cell engineering to present research spanning fundamental materials characterization to applied diagnostics and integration strategies, all aimed at enabling the next generation of high-performance energy storage technologies.

Coverage will include, but is not limited to:

 

Electrochemical Systems & Cell Design

  • New lithium-based chemistries (lithium-metal, lithium-sulfur, lithium-air)
  • Multivalent ion systems (Mg, Zn, Ca, Al)
  • Redox-active materials for high-voltage or high-capacity operation
  • Electrochemical systems targeting >500 Wh/kg and long cycle life
  • Electrolyte-electrode interfacial stability and failure mechanisms
  • Design of advanced cell architecture for enhanced ion/electron transport
  • 3D-structured and high-loading electrodes

Materials Development & Processing

  • High-capacity anodes
  • High-energy cathodes
  • Solid-state and hybrid electrolyte materials
  • Separator materials with improved thermal and electrochemical stability
  • Surface coatings and interfacial engineering for long-term cycling
  • Functional polymeric binders and conductive additives
  • Materials synthesis and scale-up strategies for next-generation cells

Beyond Lithium-ion

  • Sodium-ion, potassium-ion, and zinc-based battery systems
  • Redox flow and metal-air batteries for long-duration storage
  • Organic and polymer-based electrodes
  • Application-specific electrochemical platforms (EVs, grid, aerospace, medical)

Characterization & Diagnostics

  • In situ and operando techniques for tracking degradation and interfaces
  • Advanced electrochemical analysis and impedance spectroscopy
  • Correlating structure, composition, and performance at multiple length scales
  • Long-term aging & safety failure modes

Modeling, Simulation, & Data Science

  • Atomistic and mesoscale simulations of ion transport and interfacial reactions
  • Multiphysics models of full-cell performance
  • ML & AI for materials discovery and lifetime prediction
  • Digital twins and predictive modeling for accelerated R&D

 

The deadline for priority consideration is September 19, 2025.

 

All proposals are subject to review by session chairpersons and/or the Scientific Advisory Committee to ensure the overall quality of the conference program. Additionally, as per Cambridge EnerTech’s policy, a select number of vendors and consultants who provide products and services will be offered opportunities for podium presentation slots based on a variety of Corporate Sponsorships.

 

Opportunities for Participation:

 


For more details on the conference, please contact:

Mary Ann Brown

Executive Director, Conferences

Cambridge EnerTech

Phone: (+1) 781-697-7687

Email: mabrown@cambridgeenertech.com

 

For sponsorship information, please contact:

 

Companies A-K

Sherry Johnson

Lead Business Development Manager

Cambridge EnerTech

Phone: (+1) 781-972-1359

Email: sjohnson@cambridgeenertech.com

 

Companies L-Z

Rod Eymael

Senior Business Development Manager

Cambridge EnerTech

Phone: (+1) 781-247-6286

Email: reymael@cambridgeenertech.com