The UK battery industry is moving from promise to production with gigafactories under construction and supply chains scaling. That shift frames Battery Cells & Systems Expo 2026 which takes place from 8 to 9 July 2026 in Birmingham and gathers cell makers, material suppliers and energy storage actors.
Practical information for Battery Cells & Systems Expo 2026
The event runs at the National Exhibition Center NEC in Birmingham on the dates above. A single registration grants access to the co located specialist shows and to the conference spaces. The organiser publishes the conference agenda, registration and exhibitor enquiries on the official site https://batterysystemsexpo.com.
Sectors and exhibitor profile at Battery Cells & Systems Expo 2026
Exhibitors cover the full battery technology supply chain. The 2026 exhibitor list includes materials suppliers, cell manufacturers, recyclers and equipment makers, together with integrators, OEMs and research organisations targeting automotive, stationary storage and industrial applications.
Programme structure and co located shows
Battery Cells & Systems Expo 2026 pairs a conference programme with multiple specialist theatres. Visitors with a single pass gain access to six specialist shows and seven dedicated conference theatres addressing battery technology, advanced materials, vehicle electrification and distributed energy. The programme also includes a Scale Up Accelerator aimed at companies progressing to industrial deployment.
B2B prospecting tactics for Birmingham
Set clear targets before arrival. Build a short list of companies by supply chain role and identify technical or procurement contacts. Book one to one meetings in advance and prioritise conversations with integrators and cell manufacturers if your product is a process tool or component. Use the co located shows to find complementary material suppliers and testing equipment providers.
Bring technical collateral and reproducible case studies rather than broad marketing messages. Prepare a 30 day follow up plan with concrete pilot proposals. At the stand, focus on live demonstrations and a technical point of contact able to handle validation queries.
Using participant feedback to your advantage
Speakers and delegates often highlight the benefit of co location between materials and electrification. Representatives from JLR, UKRI and other organisations point to cross sector exchange as a source of practical collaboration. That mix makes it easier to identify partners for testing, scale up and integration.
End your preparation by setting measurable objectives for meetings and a prioritised lead list. Check the conference agenda and exhibitor opportunities at the official site https://batterysystemsexpo.com and arrange meetings in advance to make the most of your time on site. Battery Cells & Systems Expo 2026 concentrates the industrial pieces needed for battery manufacturing and storage; arriving with a technical plan increases the chance that contacts turn into business.
