The pursuit of a next generation lithium-based battery with lower cost, higher energy density and improved safety is critical to the future of batteries and specifically electric vehicles globally. Lithium metal battery chemistries have shown significant advancements in improved cycle life, SEI, energy density and cost. Improvements in the mitigation of dendrite growth and the utilization of novel synthetic compounds have resulted in batteries that are stable, safer and able to fast charge with significant range increases. This meeting will give an in-depth overview from the major players working on Lithium metal battery development with applications ranging from small multicell packs to the larger assemblies used for electric vehicles and hybrid EVs. Coverage will include: • Multilayer approaches • Dendrite mitigation • Utilizing novel synthetic compounds • Designing electrolyte solvents • Improved cycle life • SEI advancements • Stability and safety • Fast charging and range improvements