Name
Rise of the US Gigafactory Keynotes: Strengthening Domestic Capacity
Date & Time
Thursday, June 8, 2023, 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Abigail Wulf, Head of the American Battery Materials Initiative, U.S. Department of Energy
Tina Jeffress, Group Manager, Sustainability & Energy, Panasonic Corporation of North America
Jay Bellows, President, KORE Power
Deeana Ahmed, Chief Strategy Officer, Our Next Energy
Tina Jeffress, Group Manager, Sustainability & Energy, Panasonic Corporation of North America
Jay Bellows, President, KORE Power
Deeana Ahmed, Chief Strategy Officer, Our Next Energy
![Abigail Wulf](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/thumb/2649746-647a2314e8371.jpg)
![Tina Jeffress](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/thumb/2611794-6463f6e54d3ea.jpg)
![Jay Bellows](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/thumb/3967970-664f93774d6f5.png)
![Deeana Ahmed](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/thumb/2611785-6463f698cc0db.jpg)
Description
Moderated by Abigail Wulf this panel will explore:
· Challenges and opportunities of building battery hubs to serve America’s automotive industry and consumer base
· Innovation and R&D to create the quality and sustainable batteries that the US needs
· Developing the necessary skills in the local labour force - drawing on and enhancing existing workforces
· What companies are driving the race to scale? Is the top tier of Gigafactory operators settled or will new players disrupt the market?