Welcome coffee for Labs tours Visitors (Group 1)
Journée d'étude :
SIA BATTERY SYSTEM STUDY DAY 
- NOVEMBER 4th
- RENAULT LARDY
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The transition towards low-carbon mobility continues to drive rapid innovation in battery technologies, making battery systems a strategic focus for the automotive industry. From evolving cell chemistries to advanced system integration, batteries remain at the heart of vehicle performance, safety, sustainability and competitiveness.
How are battery chemistries evolving? What are the latest approaches to battery system integration? Which technologies and engineering solutions will shape the next generation of electric vehicles?
These key questions will be addressed during the SIA Battery System Conference, taking place on November 4th 2026 at Renault Lardy.
The conference will focus on two major themes:
- Battery chemistry trends
- Battery system integration
Participants will also benefit from exclusive guided visits to Renault's battery laboratories and battery testing facilities, offering a unique opportunity to discover cutting-edge development and validation activities.
This conference is intended for engineers, researchers and technical experts involved in battery technologies who wish to stay up to date with the latest developments, exchange best practices and discuss future challenges facing the automotive sector.
Conference language: English
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Agenda
- November 4th
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07:30
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07:55
Labs tour (Group 1) until 08:55am |
07:55
Welcome coffee for attendees (excluding Visitors from Group 1) |
| Introduction |
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09:00
Welcome introduction Jacques LESTIDEAU - SIA & Dominique MARTINEAU - Schaeffler |
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09:15
Lardy: A global battery and software technology center Laurent MURGIER, Directeur Métiers eNergy - Renault |
| Chemical Battery Trends |
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09:35
Battery chemistry: a strategic lever for accessible electric mobility Mohamed TAGGOUGUI - Renault |
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10:00
New battery technologies Matthieu MORCRETTE, RS2E |
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10:25
COFFEE BREAK |
| Solid State Battery |
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10:55
Solid-State Battery 2.0: Reframing Performance and Safety Through a Chemistry-Integrated Technology Simon WU - Prologium |
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11:20
From solid-state cell design to automotive application Emmanuelle Lancelle Beltran & Cédric Nouillant - Stellantis
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11:45
Latest Technical Advancements and Applications in Li-metal-Polymer based Solid-State Batteries Maxime FERTE - Blue Solution |
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12:05
LUNCH BREAK until 02:00pm |
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12:50
Labs tour (Group 2) until 01:50pm |
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14:00
Energy Integration: From Challenges to Solutions Denis REVERSEAU - Renault |
| Battery integration system |
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14:25
Emerging battery technologies: What do we really know about their safety? Rita SALLOUM - IFPEN |
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14:50
First prototype vehicle with IBIS breakthrough technology begins real-life road tests Francis ROY - Stellantis |
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15:15
COFFEE BREAK |
15:15
Labs tour (Group 3) until 16:15 |
| BATTERY COOLING SYSTEM |
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16:15
Heat pipe cooling: A passive solution for NMC battery safety Baptiste TARBOURIECH - EXOES |
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16:40
Innovations in Battery Thermal Management: Enabling Fast Charging, Performance and Safety Mohamed Ben-Marzo / Kamel Azzouz - TOTALEnergIes/ Valeo |
| CONCLUSION |
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17:05
Conclusion Jacques LESTIDEAU - SIA & Dominique MARTINEAU - Schaeffler |
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17:25
Labs tour (Group 4) until 18:25 |
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18:15
End of the labs tour |
- November 4th
Exclusive labs tour
Cell Prototyping & Abuse Testing
Laboratories – Renault Lardy
Discover the heart of automotive innovation with an exclusive visit to Renault’s Lardy site. This tour will offer participants a behind-the-scenes look at the facilities and technologies used to prototype, develop and validate the components and systems of tomorrow’s vehicles.
From cell prototyping to abuse testing, explore how components and systems are put through demanding conditions to assess their performance, robustness and reliability. A unique opportunity to experience Renault’s testing capabilities firsthand and gain insight into the technologies and expertise shaping the future of mobility.
Practical Information
4 one-hour guided tours will be offered during the event. Participants must select their preferred tour group when registering. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration
Download General Terms & condition
• Registration fees include participation in the conference and PDF presentations.
• When we have received the registration form, we will send you a confirmation message and an invoice. Please indicate the accounts department address when necessary.
• For any cancellation before September 30th 2026, 30% of the registration fee will remain payable to the organisers. After this date, the full fee will be payable. Participants may request a replacement in writing.
Prices VAT excluded (+20%)
PLEASE NOTE:
- Registration only by card
- Once a tour time has been selected, it cannot be changed
- Limited capacity for the tours: 120 people