VDMA Battery Production annual meeting set for September 2026

The VDMA Battery Production annual meeting is scheduled for September 22 and 23, 2026, at the Fraunhofer IKTS in Dresden. Hosted by the Fraunhofer Institute and ULT AG, the event will focus on technological and market developments within the battery production sector.

Key topics include Europe’s approach to battery production, China’s industrial policies regarding export controls and subsidies, and the role of battery recycling in Europe. Discussions will also cover the scaling of high-performance storage for AI data centers and grid buffering.

The event features an interactive concept at the Fraunhofer BatteryCampus Dresden, utilizing technology market stalls to facilitate exchange on subjects such as cutting, dry room concepts, thin-film technologies, robotics, and automation. Participating organizations include Dürr, Eirich, GROB-WERKE, KUKA, Dienes, Brückner Maschinenbau, and MANUGY.