7th Future Battery Forum 2026 Berlin: Dates, Tickets, Speakers, Agenda, Sponsorship and How to Attend

What Is the 7th Future Battery Forum and When Does It Take Place?

The 7th Future Battery Forum runs 24–25 November 2026 at ECC Berlin (Estrel Congress Center), with an online component. The official site calls it Europe’s No. 1 networking event for the battery industry. It opens in under two weeks, and the organisers warn that limited-capacity sessions fill up quickly.

Future Battery Forum 2026 at a Glance

Detail	Information
Dates	24–25 November 2026 (add to calendar)
Venue	Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin
Tickets	Core €2,000, Executive €2,660, Virtual free (excl. VAT)
Scale	1,000+ on-site attendees, 2,500 online, 90+ speakers, 100 exhibitors, partners and sponsors
Format	Two stages, exhibition, workshops, Deep-Dives, excursions, evening reception
Organiser	IPM AG, Hannover (event dates page)

Which Battery Topics Will the Conference Cover?

The focus topics span both days:

Who Are the Speakers at Future Battery Forum 2026?

The speaker page lists:

Regulators, financiers, carmakers and cell makers share the stage.

Which Companies Will You Meet in Berlin?

The organisers’ attendee graphic and participation list name BMW Group, Volkswagen Group, Audi, Stellantis, Volvo, Nissan, NIO, Tesla, CATL, LG Energy Solution, PowerCo, Bosch, BASF, Siemens, Umicore, Varta, Fraunhofer FFB, BNP Paribas, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank. See the hall plan and exhibitor list and the partners and sponsors page.

What Are Deep-Dives and Workshops on the Agenda?

The conference agenda filters by day, location, pillar and format. Two formats need advance booking and are capped at about 40 participants each: Deep-Dives (practical, expert-led) and executive workshops (team-based, with managers and selected experts). Details are on the Workshops and Deep-Dives page, and Executive Pass holders book first. Doors open 15 minutes before each session.

Which Side Events and Excursions Are Available?

How Do You Register, and Which Discounts Exist?

Book on the official tickets page. Listed prices exclude VAT.

Ticket	Price (excl. VAT)	What it includes
Core	€2,000	Two-day conference, B2B networking and matchmaking, exhibition, presentation download, on-demand session videos, all-day premium catering, evening reception and party, test drives, transferable ticket. Workshops, Deep-Dives, excursions and pre-event only subject to availability.
Executive	€2,660	Everything in Core, plus early-access seat booking for workshops, Deep-Dives, excursions and the pre-event, free access to a meeting room, and free cancellation up to one month before the event.
Virtual	Free (listed instead of €460; sponsored by Siemens)	Main stage livestream, live Q&A via the app, B2B networking with virtual and on-site attendees.

The Executive Ticket’s benefits list names two excursions, the pre-evening reception, three workshops, seven Deep-Dives, a meeting room and a right to cancel. Cancellation is free only until one month before the event, so that window has now closed.

Sales contact: Laura Pawlik, +49 511 473147-96, l.p@ipm.ag.

Quick Checklist: What to Do Before 24 November

1. Buy your ticket; choose the Executive Pass for excursions, workshops and Deep-Dives.

2. Reserve your Estrel hotel room early.

3. Log in to the conference platform and plan your meetings.

4. Arrive 15 minutes before breakout sessions begin.

5. Exhibitors and sponsors: download the portfolio and contact sales.

How Do You Network Before and During the Event?

The conference platform is already live; log in through the participant briefing. Exhibitor materials also promote a B2B meeting app for requesting meetings with decision-makers in advance. See the networking page and target groups.

Where Is the Venue, and How Do You Book a Hotel?

The Estrel Congress Center offers Congress Hall I for up to 6,000 people and 60 further conference rooms; the adjoining Estrel Hotel has 1,125 rooms. Participants get special conditions through the Estrel reservation form or Reservierung@estrel.com. Rooms are not guaranteed, and attendees pay their own travel and accommodation. See Location and Hotel and Arrival.

How Can Companies Exhibit or Sponsor?

The exhibitor and sponsor page promises all-inclusive packages covering stand construction, technical equipment and catering, plus LinkedIn and email campaigns reaching up to 15,000 battery experts. Download prices from the sponsoring and exhibitor portfolio or see exclusive sponsorship options. Contact Laura Pawlik, as above.

Can You Launch a Vehicle or Product at the Forum?

The official site describes no dedicated vehicle-launch format. Its stated routes to visibility are an exhibition stand, a sponsorship or a speaking slot. Request the portfolio and ask sales whether an exclusive option fits a launch. Speaker enquiries go to Sina Deipenau, Project Manager, s.deipenau@ipm.ag.

What Do Past Attendees Say?

CATL’s Matt Shen calls it the most important event in the industry in Europe, per the testimonials. Mercedes-Benz AG, Factorial Energy, Henkel and Freudenberg also praise it. Watch the 2025 event film and see the photos.

Verdict: Is It Worth Attending?

For anyone building supply-chain, policy or investment relationships in Europe’s battery industry, the draw is EU regulators, OEMs, cell makers and financiers in one hall. With the Tesla tour full and workshop seats capped, book via the official tickets page. Follow updates on LinkedIn, the newsletter, the media kit and the fact sheet (PDF).

Frequently Asked Questions

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