Lithium ion Batteries have become almost indispensable in today’s society.   Everything from our phones, tablets, and computers to our cars, toothbrushes, even our cigarettes are now powered with Lithium ion batteries.  But these famous batteries have also become somewhat infamous due to several high profile incidents.  We have all seen the spectacular explosions of phones in pockets, hoverboards in driveways, and even catastrophic plane crashes, all of which have been attributed to thermal runaway events from Lithium Ion batteries.    As a result of this ICAO and IATA have classified these batteries as Dangerous Goods, and have set rules for labeling, packaging, and types of aircraft that can ship them.  This presentation will go through how IBM has navigated the changing landscape surrounding the transport of Lithium Ion batteries and our products that use them.