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Connect.
Innovate.
Join us on December 10 for an exciting evening at the ReCharge 2025: Inside Canada’s EV Battery Technology event at the University of Waterloo focused on EV Li-Ion battery innovation and manufacturing – the driving force behind Canada’s growing electric mobility sector.
Hosted by the SAE Central Ontario Section at the University of Waterloo, this event brings together leaders from PowerCo Canada, National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada, and 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 are 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.
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
Event Details
- Date: December 10, 2025
- Time:
- 5:00 PM & 5:30 PM– Optional Lab Tours (OBEC)
- 6:30 PM – Presentations & Networking
- Location: University of Waterloo, Quantum-Nano Centre, QNC0101
- Registration:
- $15 General Admission
- $10 for SAE Members and Students(SAE Members and Students may be requested for their proof or membership / student ID at the registration desk.)
- **Online ticket sales end on Dec 9 at 11:59 PM.
- Light refreshments and snacks provided
Registration
Register prior to the event via EventBrite here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/recharge-2025-inside-canadas-ev-battery-technology-tickets-1970449241725
Agenda
- 5:00 PM & 5:30 PM– Optional Lab Tours (OBEC)
- 6:30 PM – Welcome Remarks and Topic Introduction: Industry Disruptor: Li-Ion Batteries – SAE Central Ontario
- 6:45 PM – Introduction to Li-Ion Battery R&D at Waterloo – University of Waterloo
- 7:05 PM – Canada’s Advanced Battery R&D Ecosystem – National Research Council Canada NRC
- 7:25 PM – EV Battery Manufacturing: Challenges & Solutions – PowerCo Canada
- 7:50 PM – Advanced Anode Material Manufacturing – Vianode Canada
- 8:00 PM – Q&A, Networking
Queries / Concerns?
Write to us at saecentralontario@gmail.com.