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Join the leading conference at the epicentre of Europe's battery industry.

#TheBatteryShow

Meet thought leaders shaping the future

Upgrade your Battery Show Europe Experience with a Conference Pass!

Unlock exclusive access to the 2026 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

Manufacturing

Chemistry

Market Insights / Industrial Strategy

Sustainability / Circular Economy

Future of Electric Mobility / Alternate Applications

Compliance & Regulation

Safety

Equipment & Machinery


The Battery Show Europe Conference 2026

5 Reasons to Attend The 2026 Battery Show Europe Conference

  1. Be part of strengthening the European industryGain actionable insights into cost competitiveness, resilient local supply chains, and the key barriers holding Europe back from scaling battery production at speed.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 moves from ambition to execution. This year’s program tackles 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

The Battery Show Europe Keynotes and Strategic Panels

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.

The Battery Show Europe Technical Sessions & Expert Panels

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.

The Battery Show Europe Structured Industry Networking

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

Feng (Matt) Shen

Managing Director of CATL Europe, Executive President of CATL Oversea Car Business, CATL

Richard Bouveret

Richard Bouveret

CEO and Chairman, Blue Solutions

Vincent Yang

Vincent Yang

CEO, Prologium

Cedric Duclos

Cedric Duclos

CEO, Saft

Karena Cancilleri

Karena Cancilleri

Executive Vice-President Battery Cathode Materials, Umicore AG & Co. KG

Sebastian Wolf

Sebastian Wolf

COO, PowerCo SE

Ilka Von Dalwigk

Ilka Von Dalwigk

Director General, ReCharge

François Verkindt

François Verkindt

EV Battery Leader, Schneider Electric

Tal Sholklapper

Tal Sholklapper

CEO, Voltaiq

Douglas Johnson-Poensgen

Douglas Johnson-Poensgen

Founder and CEO, Circulor


Upcoming Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Events

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  • Hong Kong, China: March 10-12, 2026
  • Dubai, UAE: April 7-9, 2026 
  • Charlotte, USA: April 22-23, 2026
  • Stuttgart, Germany: June 9-11, 2026 
  • Jakarta, Indonesia: September 2 - 5, 2026 
  • Detroit, USA: October 12-15, 2026 
  • Greater Noida, India: October 22-24, 2026