ALT A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed speakers who illuminated the path forward: 💡Professor Charlotte Watts, Chief Scientific Advisor at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, for her exploration of how batteries can be a cornerstone for progress. 💡 Professor Emma Kendrick, University of Birmingham, who provided insights into the state of sodium-ion batteries, paving the way for sustainable energy solutions. 💡 Professor David Howey, University of Oxford, who shed light on the critical role of diagnostics and systems engineering in prolonging battery lifespan, crucial for maximising impact. 💡And special appreciation to OKENWA ANAYO .NAS, Founder and CEO of Nayo Tropical Technology Limited, for his firsthand perspective on delivering energy storage innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa.