The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo North America, the industry’s leading battery and electric vehicle event, returns to Huntington Place in Detroit today through Oct. 15.
The event draws more than 16,000 engineers, executives, and innovators for four days of hands-on learning, strategic networking, and direct access to cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of batteries and EVs.
Currently, 98 of the top 100 automotive suppliers to North America has a presence in Michigan, and 65 are headquartered in the state. The sector is responsible for over 1 million jobs in the state.
“The Battery Show North America stands as the undisputed global epicenter of innovation for the battery, electric vehicle industry, and energy storage industry” says Suzanne Deffree, group vice president at Manufacturing by Informa, a B2B event producer, publisher, and digital media business for the world’s $3-trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry.
“As we return to Detroit, we’re convening the world’s most visionary leaders and groundbreaking companies to tackle the defining challenges impacting cleantech from revolutionary manufacturing processes and sustainable solutions to breakthrough battery chemistries and transformative EV infrastructure. This is where the future of electrification is forged, where industry pioneers collaborate, and where tomorrow’s energy solutions become today’s reality.”
Commencing with a hands-on workshop on Monday, then three full days of conference programming (Tuesday–Thursday), the conference includes 140-plus hours of expert-led sessions over five tracks including Battery Chemistry, Materials & Cell Innovation; Electrified Vehicle Systems & Powertrain Integration; Battery Manufacturing & Supply Chain Industrialization; Energy Storage & Grid Applications; and Advanced Air Mobility & Electrified Aviation Systems.
Speakers for the conference include Eric Symon, head of smart manufacturing at Panasonic Connect North America; Laura Wagner, EV battery sustainability and recycling manager at General Motors; Herminso Gómez, quality solutions manager at ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions; and Bob Lee president, North America, of LG Energy Solution.
The show features:
- Open Tech Forum: Located at the center of the expo floor, the Open Tech Forum offers free education that tackles the industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities.
- New Product Showcase: Live, 15-minute product demos happening at exhibitor booths. The New Product Showcase offers a chance to explore the latest advancements in batteries, components, testing equipment, and EV systems — all presented by the engineers and experts behind them.
- Battery Tech Theater: Located on the expo floor, Battery Tech Theater sessions are led by top engineers, product developers, and technical specialists sharing real-world applications, emerging solutions, and lessons learned from the field.
- Battery Awards: The Battery Awards celebrate the most outstanding achievements across the advanced battery and EV technology industry. Attendees at the ceremony can connect with award nominees and winners and be part of an evening that recognizes the breakthroughs shaping electrification’s next chapter.
- Executive Summit: A strategic leadership forum taking place on October 15th focused on capital allocation, industrial policy, supply chain resilience, technology bets, and the future competitive landscape of the battery ecosystem. An exclusive one-day, closed-door event for C-suite executives and senior industry leaders, the Executive Summit is the forum to discuss high-level strategies, market trends, policy shifts, and investment priorities.
Registration for The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo North America is open now. For more information, visit thebatteryshow.com/.
