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Gain Exclusive Access to Hours of Education and Insider Insights at The Battery Show South Conference

#TheBatteryShowSouth

Immerse Yourself in Battery Innovation

The expertly curated four-track conference features immersive tracks spanning new methods of advanced battery design and latest technologies, battery manufacturing development, forecasts of the market supply chain, regulatory outlook, energy storage, and EV Infrastructure. The two-day educational event brings together battery and H/EV manufacturers, energy storage professionals, industry experts, thought leaders, and academics to discuss and help solve your manufacturing, supply chain and production challenges.

2025 Keynote Speakers

Bringing together the battery, EV tech, and energy storage communities; a comprehensive conference delivered by  distinguished industry experts, combining industry and technical content focusing on real world commercial solutions.

2026 keynote announcements coming soon!

Cristina Paredes

Cristina
Paredes

South Carolina Department
of Commerce

Christian Hofer

Christian
Hofer

Vice President of Market
Operations at Key
Capture Energy

Henry McMaster

Henry
McMaster

Governor of South Carolina

Conference Features

Keynotes & Leaders’ Roundtables

Keynotes & Leaders’
Roundtables

Each conference day kicks off with a notable keynote address followed by a roundtable panel of top industry leaders discussing the most important market disruptors

Technical Sessions & Case Studies

Technical Sessions &
Case Studies

Explore in-depth technical sessions and analysis given by one presenter, or instructive panel discussions led by industry experts exploring an array of topics from R&D to the latest industry trends and developments.

Lightning Talks

Lightning Talks

Attend 15-minute rapid-fire presentations grouped together by specific business innovations and findings

Conference Tracks

The Battery Show South is a premier event where significant advancements in battery technology are unveiled. The battery community anticipates this event to discover the latest  developments and innovative solutions in the industry. The Battery Show South, EV Tech Expo South, and Energy Storage South feature four uniquely themed conference tracks:

Track A: Battery Development

Track A: Battery Development

Track B: Battery in Use

Track B: Battery in Use

Track C: EV & HEV Tech

Track C: EV & HEV Tech

Track D: Energy Storage

Track D: Energy Storage

Advisory Board


2025 Battery South Advisory Board Members

Venkat Anandan, Advanced Battery Technology Leader, GM
Brian Engle, Director, Business Development, Amphenol
Wolfgang Bernhart, Partner, Roland Berger
Dave Rich, Subject Matter Expert, General Motors
Dawn New-Echlin, Strategic Advisor, CellBlock FCS
Ben Wrightsman, Founder | Lead Advisor, XC TECH
Jody Leber, Global Business Manager, Energy Storage, CSA Group
John Warner, Chief Customer Officer, American Battery Solutions, Inc.
Amy Brinson, Vice President Global Consortium, Soteria Battery Innovation Group
Rory Francis Comiskey, President, Fusion Group

Georgia World Congress Center
  • Venue:
    Charlotte Convention Center
    501 S College Street
    Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Expo:
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Conference:
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.