Opening Remarks

Dr. Hanif Qureshi
Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, India (TBC)

Fireside Chat

The Global Impact of US Tariffs and Industrial Policy and the Consequent Localisation in the Batteries Value Chain

This fireside chat will examine the interplay of US tariffs, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), as well as the opportunities and challenges of establishing localised EV battery production in India.

• An Bui, Researcher, International Council on Clean Transportation (TBC)
• Tom Moerenhout, Associate, International Institute for Sustainable Development (TBC)

Panel Discussion

Strategic Partnerships and Circularity Policies Driving the Development of the Batteries Value Chain

This discussion will explore how strategic partnerships, sustainability and innovation initiatives provide solutions to global challenges and reshape the EV battery value chain. Panellists will share the opportunities created by the EU-India cooperation in the Trade and Technology Council and the deepening of EU-India relations. The panel will also dive into concrete examples of policies driving a circular battery economy, divising takeaways for India’s policy & battery sector.

• Beatrice Coda, Head of Unit RTD.C2 Clean Energy Transition, European Commission
• Marie McNamara, Manager – Carbon Free Transportation, India Program, BECI
• Member, Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India (TBC)

Closing Remarks