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Join the leading conference at the epicentre of Europe's battery industry.
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Meet thought leaders shaping the future
Unlock exclusive access to the 2027 Battery Show Europe, Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology, and Energy Storage Summit - the ultimate platform for driving Europe’s battery industry forward. Connect with industry leaders, including OEMs, cell manufacturers, materials suppliers, and policymakers, as they address critical topics like cost competitiveness, gigafactory scaling, safety, and regulatory compliance.
2026 Conference Topics
2026 Conference Representation
Europe’s largest and most-esteemed advanced battery and H/EV technology conference features pioneers from across the industry including leading OEM’s, battery cell and pack producers, materials and chemistry suppliers, machinery and production, recycling and more such as:
5 Reasons to Attend The Battery Show Europe Conference
- Be part of strengthening the European industry: Gain actionable insights into cost competitiveness, resilient local supply chains, and the key barriers holding Europe back from scaling battery production at speed.
- Learning-Led, Industry-Driven Content: Experience a focused conference program addressing real-world challenges in manufacturing, chemistry, safety, and compliance - delivered by top OEMs, cell producers, materials suppliers, and policymakers.
- Unfiltered Networking with Decision-Makers: Connect directly with industry leaders through structured networking formats like Shop-Talk Breakfasts and dedicated spaces for peer-level discussions across the value chain.
- Post-Event Access to Key Insights: Extend your learning beyond the event with exclusive access to conference presentation materials, ensuring you revisit the most critical takeaways.
- Expanded Perspective with Energy Storage Summit: Your pass includes access to the co-located Energy Storage Summit Conference, offering deeper insights into stationary storage markets, applications, and technology trends alongside the battery program.’
Expert-Led Conference
The 2026 Battery Show Europe Conference is where Europe’s battery industry moved from ambition to execution. This year’s program tackled the critical challenges of cost, scale, and capability, equipping manufacturers, OEMs, and policymakers with the tools to compete globally while exploring growth opportunities beyond passenger EVs.
Key Conference Themes:
- Cost competitiveness and gigafactory ramp-up in Europe
- Manufacturing excellence and scaling chemistry readiness
- Solid-state and next-generation chemistries beyond the hype
- Industrial strategy, policy, and market frameworks
- Circular economy, recycling, and end-of-life solutions
- Battery safety, systems integration, and early failure detection
- Emerging applications in aviation, defence, and marine
- Compliance, standards, and Battery Passport readiness’
Conference Features
Keynotes and Strategic Panels
Start each day with senior-level keynotes and moderated panels addressing critical topics like cost competitiveness during ramp-up, future chemistries, and industrial policy. These sessions provide a strategic foundation, aligning technical discussions with commercial and regulatory realities.
Technical Sessions
and Expert Panels
Dive deep into real-world challenges with learning-led sessions focused on cell manufacturing, chemistry readiness, safety, recycling, and compliance. Gain actionable insights through data, case studies, and lessons learned from ramp-up, scale-up, and deployment across automotive and emerging applications.
Structured Industry Networking
Build meaningful connections with decision-makers across Europe’s battery value chain. Participate in curated networking formats, including moderated Shop-Talk Breakfasts and a dedicated networking lounge, designed to foster practical discussions and lasting relationships.
2026 Keynote Speakers
Feng (Matt) Shen
Managing Director of CATL Europe, Executive President of CATL Oversea Car Business, CATL
Uwe Keller
Head of Battery Development, Mercedes Benz AG
Jennifer Karle
Policy Officer, European Commission - DG Grow
Jean-Baptiste Behegal
Chairman and CEO, Blue Solutions
Vincent Yang
CEO, Prologium
Cedric Duclos
CEO, Saft
Alex Yu
CTO, Factorial Inc
Karena Cancilleri
Executive Vice-President Battery Cathode Materials, Umicore AG & Co. KG
Ilka Von Dalwigk
Director General, ReCharge
François Verkindt
Battery Leader, Schneider Electric
Tal Sholklapper
CEO, Voltaiq
Giles Palmer
CEO, Circulor
Faisal Altaf
Senior Engineering Manager, Battery Management System, JLR
Timothy Engstrom
Managing Director, Elysia
Upcoming Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Events
- Dubai, UAE: September 1 - 3, 2026
- Jakarta, Indonesia: September 2 - 5, 2026
- Detroit, USA: October 12 - 15, 2026
- Greater Noida, India: October 22 - 24, 2026
- Atlanta, USA: April 21 - 22, 2027
- Stuttgart, Germany: June 22 - 24, 2027
- Hong Kong, China: July 14 - 16, 2027