Target groups

Automotive industry and transport professionals

Focusing on electric vehicle development, battery integration, and automotive applications of battery technology. Participants will be battery users from the following industries: automotive, construction machinery, trucks, buses, municipal vehicles, two-wheelers and rollers, aircraft, agriculture, railways, delivery vehicles and shipping.

Energy sector representatives

Concentrating on battery storage solutions, grid integration, and renewable energy applications. Participants will be battery users from public and private energy providers as well as the following industries: energy, stationary storage, real estate, smart home, and industrial tools.

Cell manufacturers and chemists

Manufacturers of battery systems and battery cells using different materials such as: lithium-ion accumulators in all chemical variations, lead-acid accumulators, high-performance batteries of the next generation (silicon, redox flow, aluminium-air, aluminium-ion, sodium-ion, magnesium-ion batteries) will participate.

Production specialists and operational managers

Overseeing the manufacturing process to ensure efficiency and adherence to production schedules. Implementing quality control measures to meet industry standards and product specifications. Collaborating with engineers to optimize production techniques and machinery for better output. Analyzing production data to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.

Supply chain and logistics managers

Responsible for the efficient flow of materials from suppliers to manufacturing plants and onto consumers. They ensure raw materials like lithium and cobalt are sourced ethically and cost-effectively, manage relationships with suppliers, and navigate complex logistics for shipping sensitive materials. Also focusing on optimizing supply chain processes to reduce costs and enhance efficiency while ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations. With the push towards sustainability, they also implement eco-friendly practices and technologies to minimize the industry's carbon footprint.

Political decision makers and regulators

Playing a pivotal role in shaping the battery industry by drafting and implementing policies and regulations that promote innovation while ensuring safety and environmental sustainability. Setting standards for production, usage, and disposal of batteries to minimize ecological impact, and providing incentives for research and development in sustainable battery technology. Additionally, they work to facilitate the growth of the industry through trade policies and by investing in infrastructure to support electric mobility and renewable energy storage solutions. Their actions directly influence the market dynamics and the competitive landscape of the battery industry on both a local and global scale.

Research and development experts

Being at the forefront of innovation and working on developing new battery technologies that are more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. They conduct experiments to improve energy density, longevity, and safety of batteries, as well as exploring alternative materials to reduce reliance on scarce resources. R&D experts also focus on scalability and manufacturability, ensuring that new battery solutions can be produced at an industrial scale. Their efforts are crucial in driving the advancements in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics. They come both from companies in the industry as well as from a academic background.