Demand for smart and sustainable battery solutions is growing rapidly. This creates new opportunities for companies working on battery technology, materials, production, applications and recycling. On 23 September, Battery Day 2026 brings together companies, researchers and partners from across the battery value chain to share knowledge, explore new developments and accelerate collaboration.Batteries play a key role in the energy transition and in building a more sustainable and competitive industry. At the same time, strengthening Europe's battery industry requires technological innovation, production capacity, talent and closer collaboration across borders.That is what Battery Day 2026 is all about. This year, Germany is the guest country, with a strong focus on connecting Dutch and German companies and knowledge institutions.From innovation to a strong European battery industryBattery Day covers the entire battery value chain, from materials and cell production to applications, Battery Management Systems and recycling.The programme focuses on key developments and challenges for the battery industry, including:<ul><li data-list-item-id="eb38b824e74e615238c6a962822dafd15">scaling up battery cell production and bringing new technologies to market;</li><li data-list-item-id="e6fbc95e933404f0000ff9ab0700a4ba1">next-generation battery technologies and innovative materials;</li><li data-list-item-id="e98d1ddb647931e4de7a56c1697a48285">Battery Management Systems (BMS) and smart battery applications;</li><li data-list-item-id="e16bb6740c4fbf54196ff09ecfb2ad6a0">European legislation and its impact on companies;</li><li data-list-item-id="ea60da5e84f24782c5cbb6acd78729ced">talent and skills needed to grow the battery industry;</li><li data-list-item-id="ef38d5deb10040ff57146abfb5478199a">European funding opportunities for innovation and scale-up;</li><li data-list-item-id="e2339442a24a9fd8f31c172d0cee94347">finding international technology and project partners.</li></ul>A key moment during Battery Day will be the launch of the National Battery Action Agenda. Dutch scale-ups including LeydenJar, LionVolt, ORE Energy, WMC and Tulip Tech will also share their latest developments and experiences.With Germany as guest country, there will be extra attention for Dutch-German collaboration. Companies and knowledge institutions from both countries will explore how expertise, technology and value chains can be connected to strengthen Europe's position in battery technology.Building the Dutch battery ecosystem togetherOost NL is a partner of the Battery Competence Cluster - NL (BCC-NL). Within BCC-NL, innovative companies, leading knowledge institutions, national industry associations and public-sector partners work together to strengthen the Dutch battery ecosystem.BCC-NL is organised by Brainport Development, RAI Automotive Industry NL and Oost NL, together with partners such as ARN and TNO, which lead several of BCC-NL's focus areas.Battery Day brings this network together. For companies, it is an opportunity to gain new insights, meet potential partners, explore funding opportunities and build connections that can help accelerate innovation and scale-up.Join Battery Day 2026<ul><li class="ck-list-marker-italic" data-list-item-id="e447a1fd73fbd71035ac476e827632c1a">23 September 2026</li><li class="ck-list-marker-italic" data-list-item-id="e72b56500e604c57e021f638d0c91dc86">1931 Congress Centre, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands</li></ul>Want to explore the latest developments in battery technology and connect with companies and partners from the Netherlands, Germany and beyond?View the full programme and register for Battery Day 2026: <a class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://batterycompetencecluster.nl/evenementen/battery-day-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com" aria-label="Koppeling Battery Day 2026 – programme and registration" id="menurmf" title="https://batterycompetencecluster.nl/evenementen/battery-day-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Battery Day 2026 – programme and registration</a>