TEMPEST Final Event in Brussels

The TEMPEST project will hold its Final Event on 24 April 2026, from 09:30 to 13:00 (CET) in Brussels at the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, with the possibility to participate online. 

TEMPEST is a Horizon Europe project that aims to develop and mature a new generation of safe-by-design, recyclable, high performance, and lightweight batteries by providing a holistic approach to next-generation lithium battery technologies.

The event will present the project’s key results and conclusions, bringing together representatives from research, industry and policy communities working on next-generation battery technologies.

Registration

Participants are invited to register their interest in attending either on-site or online:

On-site participation: register here

Online participation (via Zoom): register here

The venue location is available on Google Maps here.

Mark your calendar – we look forward to seeing you next April 24!

AGENDA

08:30 – 09:30 | Welcome and registration
TEMPEST Consortium

09:40 – 10:10 | Opening remarks, project overview, and TEMPEST vision
Jeremy Warren (Applus+ Rescoll)

10:10 – 10:40 | Materials, modelling, and validation approaches
Katerina Fragiadaki & Konstantinos Tserpes (University of Patras)

10:40 – 11:10 | Manufacturing approaches and results
Chris Vagg (University of Bath) & Murat Ekmen (ABEE)

11:10 – 11:40 | Recycling and reuse strategies
Stanislav Iakushkin (NIC) & Maxime Olive (Applus+ Rescoll)

11:40 – 11:45 | TEMPEST project video

11:45 – 12:00 | Coffee break

12:00 – 12:45 | Panel discussion: Advancing safe and sustainable batteries – EU-INGENIOuS cluster perspectives
Moderated by Bruno Rodrigues (EXTENDED Project), with Jeremy Warren and cluster representatives

12:45 – 13:00 | Closing remarks and Q&A

13:00 – 14:30 | Networking lunch

Women in Batteries – Rocío García

Rocío García, Communication & Dissemination Manager for the TEMPEST Project

What is your role as Communication and Dissemination Manager?
My job is to make sure the project is understandable and visible beyond the technical community. We translate complex research into clear messages for citizens, policymakers, students, and industry. This includes managing the website and social media, preparing articles and videos, organizing events, and supporting partners when they present results. Communication is not just promotion it is engagement.

Why is communication important in European research projects?
Public funding supports these projects, so results should be accessible to society. Communication helps explain how research improves daily life, from cleaner transport to reliable energy systems. It also builds trust and encourages collaboration with industry, education, and public authorities. When people understand the value of research, adoption becomes easier and impact increases.

How does TEMPEST support women in STEM and batteries?
We actively promote gender inclusion across our activities. Women researchers and engineers from the consortium participate in interviews, workshops, and outreach events, especially with students and young professionals. We also collected feedback from women working in the battery field to understand barriers they still face, such as visibility and career progression.