Barcelona positions itself as the European hub for energy storage with the launch of Battery & ES Tech Europe

Energy Innovation

Fira de Barcelona will launch the first edition of Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe on September 8 and 9, a congress that will bring together more than 100 companies and 70 experts to address the strategic challenges of energy storage and batteries in Europe.

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The first edition of Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe will meet on September 8 and 9, 2026 at the venue of Gran Via de Fira de Barcelona to more than a hundred companies, institutions and more than 70 international experts. The new congress was created with the aim of promoting innovation and collaboration in a sector that is strategic for industrial competitiveness and European energy transition.

Organized by Fira de BarcelonaThe trade fair stands as a key meeting point for connecting industry, research, public administrations, and sectoral entities. Its mission is to discuss the major challenges and opportunities in an area fundamental to the continent's economic future, within a context marked by the electrification of the economy and the need to strengthen industrial autonomy. Europa.

A Strategic Ecosystem for European Competitiveness

The industry of energy storageThe industrial sector, which currently generates around €58.000 billion, is destined to play a central role in Europe's industrial strategy for the coming decades. Within this framework, Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe It is presented as a platform to promote innovation and collaboration among the different agents of a rapidly expanding ecosystem.

The event will feature an exhibition area with the participation of more than 50 companies and organizations, including companies such as Omron, Monolithic Power Systems, Gamma Technologies, Farnell Global, Relats, Battech, Halide Energy, Alvatek o LiCAPOther organizations will join them, such as Basquevolt, Acciona, Endesa, Veolia, Naturgy, EDP Renewables, Galp y Neoen, encompassing the entire value chain of batteries and storage systems.

Key Event Metric	Key Figure
Business volume of the sector	~ 58.000 billion euros
Companies, institutions and associations	More than
International experts and speakers	More than
Exhibiting companies	More than

Thematic Agenda: From New Chemistry to Regulation

The conference program will be structured around high-impact thematic areas: industrial and emerging applications, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) technologies , battery recycling and second life , new high-performance chemistries, next-generation technologies, policy and regulation, and financing. Special attention will be given to applications in sectors such as space, aviation, and rail, as well as to discussions on intelligent battery management and the design of sustainable systems.

Furthermore, crucial issues will be analyzed, such as investment in new chemistries (high-density lithium, sodium-ion, solid state) and the development of a more autonomous and competitive European industry, exploring the application of artificial intelligence to energy and the development of new storage solutions.

Top-Level Speakers: Industry, Institutions, and Academia

The congress will bring together a distinguished panel of experts. In the business sector, speakers such as [names of speakers] have been confirmed. Christian Barba de EDP Renewables, Naim El Chami de Neoen, Pablo Fernandez-Santos de Basquevolt, Graeme Purdy de Ilika, Veeral Hardev de Blue Current, and Alex Cipolla from the Volta Foundation.

The institutional representation will include figures such as Jordi García Brustenga, Secretary of State for Industry of Gobierno de España; José Moisés Martín, CEO of CDTI; Mikel Irujo, Minister of Industry and Ecological Transition of Gobierno Foral de Navarra, and Darío Moreno, Mayor of SaguntoSpokespeople from key associations will also participate, such as BEPA, Flow Batteries Europe, BVES, SolarPower Europe y Upcell Alliance.

The scientific and technological field will be represented by experts from leading centers such as the synchrotron. ALBA, ITE, CIDETEC y Eurecatconsolidating the event as a comprehensive forum for the sector.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe 2026?

It is the first edition of a new congress and trade fair organized by Fira de BarcelonaIt focuses on the energy storage sector and battery technologies. Its objective is to connect industry, research, and government to boost innovation and European competitiveness.

Who are the main participants in the event?

The event will bring together more than 100 organizations, including energy companies, battery manufacturers, technology centers, associations, and public institutions. It will feature speakers from companies such as EDP Renewables, Neoen y Basquevolt, as well as representatives of the Gobierno de España and the CDTI.

What key topics will be addressed at the congress?

The agenda will focus on strategic areas such as BESS technologies, battery recycling and second life, the development of new chemistries (high-density lithium, sodium-ion, solid state), sector regulation, project financing, and applications in industries such as aerospace and rail.