The C5ISR Center in collaboration with Department of Navy Operational Energy and the Army Operational Energy Offices are hosting an engagement event open to all of industry, for the purpose of providing two-way collaboration for successful fielding and system integration of current and future battery and battery-powered technologies.

1.    Who: The intended audience includes active and prospective industry partners that develop or use battery technologies in DoD systems as well as DoD program offices. No media will be invited to attend.

2.    When/Where: The one-day event is Wednesday 13 August 2025. It will be held in-person at Aberdeen Proving Ground (preference) with hybrid option, in both the Mallette Auditorium (Building 6008) and on MS Teams.

3.    Purpose: The event will focus on communicating: Army and DON battery demand drivers; existing and developing DoD battery standards; DoD lithium battery safety thresholds; and safety mitigation solutions such as the Lithium Battery Facility or various containers and enclosures.  Discussion will include how the Army, Navy and USMC will use batteries to power emerging DoD technology priorities (such as unmanned aerial systems and shipboard hybrid propulsion), and where the Army and DON are headed in battery development and integration.  Discussion will also solicit input from industry on role of government in standardization of power systems and status of supply chain risk. The intent is to remain technology-focused and not tied to any specific acquisition or contract action(s). The two-way exchange will aid industry in identifying how best to invest internal research and development funds (IR&D), and communicate innovative solutions already being explored by the DoD or industry.  The discussions held will focus on technologies that will support Army and DON Operational Energy priorities and warfighting capabilities.

4.    Format: The event will utilize a dual approach in delivery with the morning session being open to approved APG visitors and the afternoon session reserved for government organizational partners and government employees. OSD, Army, and Navy will present investment areas and technology areas worth industry exploration and partnership.