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Energy storage in the form of batteries might be kind of a “snoozer” for everyday people, and yet for many of us who are interested in energy, it is one of the more exciting aspects of the clean energy space. Battery costs have steadily been declining, and there are some promising battery chemistries other than lithium-ion.
To discuss and present on these matters, Battery Tech Europe has launched September 8–9, 2026 at Fira de Barcelona. Thousands of energy professionals are expected to attend. Of course, there will be a focus on electric vehicles, but there will also be attention paid to gr…
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Energy storage in the form of batteries might be kind of a “snoozer” for everyday people, and yet for many of us who are interested in energy, it is one of the more exciting aspects of the clean energy space. Battery costs have steadily been declining, and there are some promising battery chemistries other than lithium-ion.
To discuss and present on these matters, Battery Tech Europe has launched September 8–9, 2026 at Fira de Barcelona. Thousands of energy professionals are expected to attend. Of course, there will be a focus on electric vehicles, but there will also be attention paid to grid-scale storage, aerospace applications, maritime electrification, and other considerations.
Battery Tech Europe organizers David Reeks and Ken Davies answered some questions for *CleanTechnica *on the event.
What is Battery Tech Europe?
The first of its kind in the international events space, Battery Tech Europe is a new event focusing on growth on the next generation of emerging battery applications. The event will form a bridge from European innovation to next generation applications.
Showcasing the latest developments in Europe’s home-grown, battery technology industry, the event will focus on markets where the next 10 years of battery technology growth will be found in both stationary and mobile applications — going far beyond electric vehicles into key sectors of the industry from e-bikes to EVTOL, developing energy storage technology to downstream applications of in-use application management systems, connectivity and second life strategies.
Combining a major exhibition and a conference programme, it will showcase European innovation, look to the future and discuss pathways for solving the challenges of the sector. This pioneering event promotes European technological collaborations and accelerates the transition to a more sustainable energy model.
When is it and who will be there?
The first edition of Battery Tech Europe will take place on the 8th and 9th September 2026 at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue. Bringing together thousands of energy professionals, engineers, entrepreneurs and investors involved in Europe’s green energy transformation, in one of the continent’s most dynamic technological capitals, exploring the next generation of battery technology and high growth markets. It will bring together Europe’s leading companies and professionals in the fields of energy storage and innovative battery technology in Barcelona next year.
Why is it significant?
There is no other event in the battery technology calendar like it.
With the clear aim of prioritizing European innovation and energy independence, Battery Tech Europe will be a strategic networking opportunity between the main actors in research, industry and the public sphere, thus facilitating the knowledge transfer of the latest innovations and development policies of the sector to the market.
The event will present disruptive advances in the entire battery value chain, beyond the automotive sector. The new event will address applications in grid-scale storage, long-duration energy storage, aerospace technologies, drones, railway and maritime electrification, among others. The innovations presented will include new materials and manufacturing processes, energy management systems, and solutions linked to safety or recycling.
In this context, its conference will welcome top-level international experts who will explore the future of energy innovation in Europe and the roadmap to success for the European battery industry, from emerging electrochemistry to recycling technology.
The exhibition area will host hundreds of technology companies, R+D centers, and startups presenting the next generation of advanced materials, development and manufacturing technology, battery design and management systems, lifecycle management, digital product passports and recycling technology, among many others.
**How many will attend? **
5,000 battery professionals, 150 exhibitors and 100+ expert speakers and panelists.
What is Fira de Barcelona?** **
Perhaps best known today as the venue for the annual Mobile World Congress — the world’s leading mobile and connectivity event, Fira de Barcelona is not just an exhibition center, but a global hub for innovation, industry and trade, comparable to Messe Frankfurt, RAI Amsterdam, or ExCeL London. It is a place where key sectors like mobility, sustainability, tech, and design converge.
The Gran Via venue is equipped with one of the largest rooftop solar arrays in Europe, reflecting Fira’s commitment to sustainability and the energy transition. It actively supports events related to mobility, cleantech, and smart industry — including:
- Smart City Expo World Congress — the leading global event on smart cities and urban innovation
- Automobile Barcelona — Spain’s premier motor show
- ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) — the world’s largest AV and systems integration show
- Piscina & Wellness Barcelona, Alimentaria, Barcelona Wine Week, Construmat, and others.
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