Future of Battery Tech In This Uncertain World - Fireside Chat with Mitra Chem CEO

​From global supply chain shocks to volatile critical-mineral markets, the path toward electrification has never been more complex, or more urgent. Join us for an intimate conversation with Vivas Kumar, CEO of Mitra Chem, on Thursday, October 23rd from 5-6:30 PM at Gates B12 as we explore how next-generation battery materials, AI-driven design, and domestic manufacturing can shape a resilient energy future.

​We’ll unpack:

• ​How Mitra Chem is rethinking the battery supply chain from the cathode up

• ​The role of AI and machine learning in accelerating battery innovation

• ​Strategies for navigating policy uncertainty and global competition

• ​What the next decade of energy storage and EV adoption could look like.

​📅 Date & Time: Thursday, October 23rd from 5-6:30 PM
📍 Location: 96 lomita mall, Durand Building, Room 353

​Come for the conversation, stay for the free pizza and beverages 🍕🥤 + connect with fellow students, researchers, and innovators shaping the future of sustainable energy!