Five days of discovery, collaboration and regional transformation through the growing battery and energy storage sector in upstate New York. From hands-on learning for students to deep dives into manufacturing, R&D breakthroughs and startup success stories–this week brings together innovators, educators, industry leaders and community members from across New York State and beyond.

Locations: Oakdale Commons • Koffman Southern Tier Incubator • SUNY Broome Culinary and Events Center • Binghamton University Innovative Technologies Complex

Battery Week Story

Binghamton hosts battery safety symposium
Energy storage experts meet as part of Battery Week events, by Katie Liu

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Event Schedule at a Glance

Noon–3 p.m. Open to the public! Kick off the week by inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers and creators. Students will explore hands-on STEM demonstrations from local schools and organizations, connect with career pathways in battery and energy technologies, and get a close-up look at high-performance vehicles built by student teams. Educators, families, and industry partners will have the chance to engage with young talent ready to shape the future. No registration required.

In the upper parking lot outside Dick’s House of Sport

  • SUNY Mobile Learning Lab – Experience what next-gen manufacturing actually looks like in this hands-on lab (Parking lot)

  • LUCID EV Showcase – See and test drive American-assembled electric vehicles featuring long range and sleek design

In Center Court of Oakdale Commons

  • Binghamton Motorsports – Check out a fully electric race car just off a summer race series, built by Binghamton University students

  • DIY Hex Bugs – Build your own vibrating critter to race or draw with Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

  • What’s Conductive? – Test everyday objects with Makey Makey kits with the SUNY Broome Workforce Development team!

  • Inside a Smartphone & 3D Printing – See tiny electronics under a microscope and how 3D printers work with Binghamton U’s S3IP & IEEC

  • Get Wired! – Bend your own giant paperclip with industrial tools with TechWorks!

  • Wind Generator Demo – Build and test your own mini windmill with the Biomedical Engineering Society

  • Battery Tester – Use Arduino tech to measure battery charge with Pi Tau Sigma

  • Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Train – Discover transportation of the future with Clean Energy FRI

  • Solar Energy – Learn how solar panels power our world with Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers)

  • Magic Milk Experiment – Watch color swirl with science with BU Science Club

  • Electrochemistry in Action – See bright neon reactions and build your own cell with Materials Research Society

  • Science Demos for All Ages – From physics tricks to hands-on fun with Physics Outreach Project

  • CAREER EXPO with regional employers, hosted by BroomeTioga Workforce

9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Did you know that forklifts built by The Raymond Corporation require batteries that can charge fast, hold a large amount of power and keep their charge for an entire workshift? That’s why they’ve invested in building an energy storage manufacturing facility where they’re building custom battery packs for the top performance of their machinery.

Join one of Kirkwood Energy Storage Facility’s tours on Tuesday, Oct. 14! Pre-registration by Oct. 10 is required. Sign up here.

4–6:30 p.m. Open to the public! Discover how battery and energy storage innovations are shaping opportunities for local careers, entrepreneurship and education. Attendees can explore electric vehicle technology, connect with training programs, and get hands-on advice for turning business ideas into reality.

Small Business Development Center Workshop: Learn how to conduct powerful customer discovery interviews that reveal what your customers truly want, need, and struggle with. This hands-on session will help you learn how to validate your business idea by connecting directly with potential customers.

Make connections to grow your business idea or next career move: BroomeTioga Workforce, NENY Battery Academy, IncubatorWorks, Southern Door Community Land Trust, SUNY Broome Community College and Triple Cities Makerspace.

Training and transportation of the future: Explore what next-generation manufacturing looks like on the SUNY Mobile Learning Lab and a live demo of the latest American-made EVs in the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator parking lot.

First time to Koffman? Go on a guided tour of the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, which will showcase where ideas become companies. No registration required.

9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Open to companies, free registration required – Industry leaders, manufacturers, and economic development partners will come together to explore the opportunities and resources available in New York State’s growing battery and energy storage sector. The day features presentations from manufacturers already making the transition, insights into workforce training, access to research and state incentives and collaborative discussions designed to help companies expand into this high-growth supply chain. Networking opportunities will help connect manufacturers with partners, talent and resources. Agenda below:

  • 9:00–10:00 a.m. Light Breakfast and Check-in
  • 10:00–10:20 a.m. Welcome from Christine Martey-Ochola, SUNY Broome Community College and Stacey Duncan, The Agency
  • 10:20–10:50 a.m. Binghamton University-led battery initiatives and what they mean for regional manufacturers with Bandhana Katoch (NENY), Polly Chu (NENY Battery Tech Hub) and Meera Sampath (NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York)
  • 10:50–11:00 a.m. Student internships in manufacturing, what’s available and what’s to come
  • 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Companies that have pivoted, partnered and grown in the battery and energy storage industry: 
    • Host: Louis Newman, The Agency
    • Speakers from Eck Plastic Arts and The Raymond Corporation
  • 12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch
  • 1:00–2:30 p.m. Unlocking Opportunities for Manufacturers Panel
    • Moderator: John Cerveny, NY-BEST 
      • Access to NYS Incentives
        • Omar Sanders, Empire State Development
      • Access to the Technical Assistance Program and Supply Chain Database
        • Kari Shoolbraid, New Energy New York
      • Paths to pivoting into Battery/Energy Supply Chain 
        • Ray Strauss, Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology
      • Workforce Training Programs under NENY
        • Matt Ganter, Battery Development Center at Rochester Institute of Technology
  • 2:30–3:30 p.m. Speed networking with refreshments and raffles!

9 a.m.–3 p.m. Open to the public, free registration required – Dive into the latest breakthroughs in battery technology with a focus on safety innovations. The day begins with a technical workshop led by leading researchers and companies demonstrating next-gen solutions in safe, reliable energy storage systems. This day will be ideal for researchers and professionals in transportation, facility management and utilities. After the workshop, don’t miss the opportunity to go on lab tours highlighting cutting-edge facilities at Binghamton University, see a demo of Viridi’s mobile energy storage system and step into the SUNY Mobile Learning Lab for a modern manufacturing experience. Agenda below in Symposium Hall, located in the Center of Excellence at Binghamton University’s Innovative Technologies Complex.

  • 9:00–9:30 a.m. Welcome remarks
  • 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Safety Workshop: Collaboration with S3IP
  • 12:00–1:00 p.m. – Lunch
  • 1–2 p.m. Afternoon Speakers
  • 2-3 p.m.
    • Lab tours in the Center of Excellence
    • Networking with Activate, NENY, SUNY Broome Community College, RIT (COE lobby near Symposium Hall)
    • Live demo of Viridi’s Mobile Energy Storage System (Lot J, outdoors)
    • Exploration of Advanced Manufacturing Tech in the SUNY Mobile Learning Lab (Lot J, outdoors)

2–3:30 p.m. Open to the public, free registration required – Experience live startup pitches during the ChargeUp Showcase, meet the seven companies from the nation’s first and only battery-focused accelerator program. The companies have spent the last six months working to be investor-ready with their battery technology and applications for a better tomorrow. Companies pitching their innovations are Amel Energy, Cellec Technologies, Coulomb Technology, FastLion Energy, Libama Power, Valgotech and vsNEW, learn more about ChargeUp’s second cohort or read their stories on our news page.

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