Emerging battery technologies that move away from traditional Li-ion systems are critical for the future of sustainable energy storage. This symposium will invite researchers across the Southeast to present their research focused on developing new electrode materials and electrolytes (both aqueous and nonaqueous) for alternative battery architectures employing e.g. Na-ion, K-ion, or multivalent ion charge carriers. Research can focus on any component or stage of technology, from individual components, to nascent architectures, to full proof-of-concept designs.