Urban Battery Forum
We are pleased to invite you to the Urban Battery Forum, co-hosted by The New York Climate Exchange and Global Battery Alliance (GBA), on Thursday, September 25, from 1:30 – 4:30 PM ET during Climate Week NYC 2025. This invite-only session will bring together the GBA’s global membership and key stakeholders for a strategic convening on building a sustainable, circular, and resilient battery value chain.
🕙 Time: 1:30–4:30 PM ET, followed by a happy hour hosted by the Volta Foundation
📍 Venue: SUNY Global Center, New York City
Register today to reserve your spot at the Urban Battery Forum.
The event will include:
Introduction to the Global Battery Alliance (GBA) and The New York Climate Exchange’s Project Closed Circuit
Global Cities Summit, where experts will present local solutions to shared global issues. Presenters include:
Ilka von Dalwigk, Director General, RECHARGE (remote)
Sergio Rodriguez, Director, Energy Storage Systems - Customer Energy Solutions, Con Edison
Patrick Hermann, Flex Load/Demand Response & Residential Energy Efficiency Portfolio Segment Manager, Seattle City Light (remote)
Sue Gander, Director US Transportation, World Resources Institute
Du Zhiwei, Deputy General Manager, Guangzhou Public Transport Group New Energy Development Co., Ltd. (recorded remarks)
Battery Innovation Tech Showcase featuring
Edward Chiang, CEO, Moment Energy
Hui Wen Chan, CSO, Crusoe
D. Evan Van Hook, CSO, Viridi Parente
Steven Meersman, Founder Director, Zenobē Energy
David Hammer, Co-Founder, Popwheels
More Information on the Volta Happy Hour:
Volta Foundation Battery Social @ NYC Climate Week (Tickets Required)
Sept 25, 2025
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET
Mintz HQ (919 Third Ave, NY, NY, 10022)
Join Volta Foundation for an exclusive Battery Social during NYC Climate Week, in partnership with Mintz and Synergy! Connect with fellow battery professionals, exchange ideas, build valuable relationships, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving battery industry as the Volta Foundation Battery Social is the perfect place to engage with the brightest minds in the industry.