Call for Presentations

There is a limited number of speaking slots available. The speaking slots will fill up and will be accepted on a first-come basis.

Here are some topics we are looking for:

Market Trends
• Upcoming and Emerging Technologies
• Market Opportunities
• Battery Market Trends
• Regulatory Issues
• Understanding Industry Roadblocks
• Current and Future Battery Cost and Performance

Batteries
• Emerging Battery Technology
• Recycling
• Battery Pack Design Issues
• Li-Ion Pack Production
• Battery Hybrid Technology
• Thin Film Technology
• High Temperature Batteries
• Automotive Hybrid Technology/Applications
• Off-Grid Battery Trends/Technologies
• Energy Harvesting
• Developing Batteries of Next Generation Wireless Applications
• Cell/Battery R&D
• Battery Safety
• Improvements in Power Performance
• Battery Manufacturing

Integrated Circuits
• Power Management
• Circuit Topologies
• Power Conversion
• Fuel Gauging
• Circuit Protection/Safety

Battery Components and Materials
• Emerging Chemistries
• Smart Battery Pack Electronics
• Nanomaterials/Nanotechnology in Batteries
• Development of High Power Materials
• Capacitors

Charging, Testing & Monitoring
• Smart Battery Pack Charging Systems
• Avoiding/Predicting Battery Failure
• Charging Multiple Packs
• Battery Testing
• Monitoring Battery Health
• Capacity Testing
• Battery Evaluation
• State-of-Charge
• Rapid Charging
• Charging Efficiency
• Software

Panel Discussion Opportunities
• Raw Material Supplies
• Battery Design Analysis – OEM Requirements
• Global Activity from Leading OEMs

Battery Power 2008 provides an excellent forum to discuss new developments in technology, market conditions and end-user requirements that are driving innovation, capabilities and features, application trends and performance improvements today and in the future. Attendees will include top executives, technical managers and engineering professionals from original equipment manufacturers, system developers and integrators, dealers and component providers.

Full-conference registration fees will be waived for all confirmed speakers.

For more information on submitting an abstract contact Shannon Given, program manager, 720-528-3770 or shannong@infowebcom.com.

Please Note: Proposals and Submissions will be accepted only electronically by email. Send your proposal in the body of your email letter and include supporting material as attachments. Submit to Shannon Given: Shannong@infowebcom.com.

THE PROPOSAL: The total length of each proposal should be a maximum of 1,000 words. It should include:
- A summary of the presentation content
- Brief description of the presentation for the conference program (100 words)
- Computer and equipment requirements (See Your Technology Needs)
- Presenter(s) biography and list of affiliations
- Contact information: name, title, company, address, office phone & fax, email address, and web site.

DESIRED TRACK: In which track does your proposal best fit: Portable/Consumer/Military Batteries, Stationary/Telecom Batteries, Automotive/Aerospace Batteries, Battery Manufacturing and Battery Research & Development.

YOUR TECHNOLOGY NEEDS: Do you need an Internet connection? Will you use computer-generated slides or present from a presentation program? If yes, you must bring your own laptop. Indicate any other technology that you plan to bring. Include any other pertinent information about your technology requirements.

Optional: Each presenter may submit a 1500-2000 word paper or copies of their presentation for publication on BatteryPowerOnline.com and in the Conference Proceedings. Papers will also be considered for publication in Battery Power magazine.