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What's on

Programme

Speakers

Christopher Chung

CEO @ Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina

Southeast's role in battery manufacturing growth

Ryan Melsert

CEO & CTO @ American Battery Technology

Battery supply-chain development and materials processing

Brad Li

President of the Americas @ Sineng Americas

AI growth and energy infrastructure demand

Topic tracks

Battery DevelopmentBattery in UseEV & HEV TechEnergy Storage

Co-located events

MD&M South

Separate ticket

Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo South

Separate ticket

Energy Storage South

Separate ticket

Previous edition

Current edition

2027 · 260 exhibitors

Organiser has not published attendee or exhibitor forecasts for the 2027 edition as of this writing

Forecast — not final

Visitors

3,000

Exhibitors

260

Growth over time

Edition recap

The Battery Show South 2026, co-located with the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Expo, concluded its highly anticipated gathering at the Charlotte Convention Center on April 22–23, 2026. The event featured three thought-provoking keynote sessions from industry leaders including Christopher Chung (CEO, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina), Brad Li (President of the Americas, Sineng Americas), and Ryan Melsert (CEO & CTO, American Battery Technology Company). The conference delivered two days of expert-led learning with technical sessions, case studies, roundtables, and Lightning Talks covering battery systems, energy storage, EV development, and manufacturing processes. For the first time, the show was co-located with MD&M South, expanding coverage into advanced manufacturing. More than 250 companies exhibited, drawing over 3,000 qualified attendees. The event solidified its position as the Southeast's leading platform for battery technology and EV innovation

New this edition

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Co-location with MD&M South
For the first time in 2026, The Battery Show South was co-located with MD&M South, allowing attendees to access both events with a single pass and explore synergies across battery, EV, energy storage and advanced manufacturing technologies
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Testimonials

The Battery Show South 2026 has solidified its position as the Southeast's leading platform for battery technology and electric vehicle innovation. This year's event not only showcased groundbreaking technologies but also fostered impactful connections that will drive the future of energy storage and sustainable power systems
Shamara Ray · Group Event Director · Manufacturing by Informa · 2026

Conference chair John Warner's opening remarks outlined critical challenges facing the industry. Governor of South Carolina Henry McMaster described advantages for manufacturers in his state, and the Battery Belt, and brimmed with confidence over the future of the US industry. A panel of experts spoke about preparing for variabilities of the new national administration, showing optimistically a path to forge forward. All this was just a sample of the conversations hosted at The Battery Show South, a wealth of invaluable information
Michael Anderson · Editor-in-Chief · Battery Technology · 2025

Atlanta is at the forefront of innovation, and launching. The Battery Show South in the epicenter of the Battery Belt signifies. The Battery Show meeting the industry where it is growing the fastest, at a crucial point when the battery landscape is evolving
Shamara Ray · Group Event Director · Informa Markets Engineering · 2025

The Southeast, now also known as the Battery Belt, is becoming the heartbeat of America's electric future. The Georgia Network for Electric Mobility (GNEM), is proud to be working at the center of this transformation in Georgia, where over $30 billion in EV investment and 38,000 jobs have been created or announced in the past decade
Gabrielle Pierre · Strategy Lead and Senior Fellow · Georgia Network for Electric Mobility · 2025

Next edition outlook

2027

confirmed

The Battery Show South returns to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on April 21–22, 2027 The 2027 edition will continue to bring together the communities behind. The Battery Show, EV Tech Expo, Energy Storage South, and MD&M South, offering a comprehensive view of the electrification and advanced manufacturing landscape. As the Southeast's Battery Belt continues to attract massive investment and new manufacturing facilities come online, the event is positioned to be a critical hub for deal-making, networking, and education in 2027

Move to Atlanta: The 2027 edition moves from the Charlotte Convention Center to the larger Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, accommodating a larger expo and more attendees Continued Co-location Synergies: The co-location with MD&M South, EV Tech Expo South, and Energy Storage South will continue, providing attendees with access to four complementary events under one roof Expanded Conference Programme: The conference will feature four targeted tracks (Battery Development, Battery in Use, EV & HEV Tech, and Energy Storage) with keynotes, technical sessions, and Lightning Talks

Impact

A bigger and stronger platform

The Battery Show South 2026 solidified its position as the Southeast's leading platform for battery technology and electric vehicle innovation. The event brought together over 3,000 engineers, manufacturers, policymakers, and innovators from across the Battery Belt and beyond. The conference delivered two days of expert-led learning with technical sessions, case studies, roundtables, and Lightning Talks covering battery systems, energy storage, EV development, and manufacturing processes. For the first time, the show was co-located with MD&M South, allowing attendees to explore synergies across battery, EV, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing technologies with a single pass. Attendees noted a clear shift from exploration to execution—fewer curious companies and more serious players with proven technologies and well-defined commercial goals. Energy storage systems (ESS) emerged as a major growth opportunity, with battery manufacturers increasingly exploring grid storage, residential backup, and data center applications

Audience quality

High-value decision-makers

The 2026 event drew more than 3,000 qualified attendees—engineers, executives, R&D, production, quality, and procurement professionals—from across the Battery Belt and beyond. Attendees appeared more targeted and engaged than the prior year, with fewer curious companies and more serious players possessing proven technologies and well-defined commercial goals. The audience represented the full electrification value chain, with strong participation from OEMs, battery manufacturers, materials suppliers, and advanced manufacturing firms. The co-location with MD&M South broadened the attendee base to include advanced manufacturing and industrial production professionals, creating cross-sector networking opportunities

Exhibitor outcomes

Real business growth

Exhibitors at the 2026 edition benefited from access to a highly targeted and engaged audience of engineers, executives, and procurement professionals actively sourcing solutions across the electrification value chain. The event provided a platform to showcase technologies to decision-makers from major OEMs, battery manufacturers, and emerging startups in the Battery Belt. The co-location with MD&M South expanded exhibitor exposure to advanced manufacturing buyers. Industry observers noted the show floor featured a wide range of companies across cell manufacturing, quality control, functional materials, battery pack and module suppliers, and manufacturing services—offering exhibitors meaningful connections with the full supply chain

Intelligence

Market context

Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

Southeast United States (the 'Battery Belt'), spanning Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee

Why it matters

The Battery Show South is the premier gathering point for the Southeast's rapidly expanding electrification ecosystem. The region, now known as the 'Battery Belt,' has attracted over $48 billion in investment since 2021 and is home to major gigafactories from Ford, Hyundai, SK On, and Toyota. With co-location synergies across battery, EV, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing, the event uniquely connects the region's growing value chain—from materials and manufacturing to automation and recycling. It provides a critical platform for engineers, executives, and innovators to source smarter, stay ahead of industry trends, and build the partnerships needed to scale the future of electrification

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Shift from Exploration to Execution

The battery industry is maturing rapidly. Attendees at the 2026 edition were more targeted and engaged, with fewer 'curious' companies and more 'serious' players possessing proven technologies and well-defined commercial goals. This signals a sector ready for scalable manufacturing and operational excellence

Energy Storage Systems (ESS) as a Major Growth Driver

Battery manufacturers are increasingly pivoting towards ESS, including grid storage, residential backup, and the booming data center industry, to utilize excess cell production capacity. This creates significant overlap between automotive and ESS battery requirements and opens new material and component opportunities

Robotics and Advanced Automation

Humanoid and advanced robotics are creating new possibilities in manufacturing, warehousing, and hazardous tasks, driving demand for lightweight, compact, and reliable battery systems. This emerging application segment represents a logical future extension for battery industry suppliers

AI Reshaping Energy and Manufacturing Systems

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global economy and the energy systems that power it. Discussions at the 2026 conference highlighted AI's impact on energy infrastructure demand, signaling a critical intersection of digital and energy technologies

Massive Investment in the Southeast 'Battery Belt'

The Southeast US has become a generational economic opportunity for battery manufacturing. Since 2021, over $48 billion has flowed into the region spanning Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The region could generate $141 billion in economic output and 374,000 jobs over the next decade with supportive policy

Co-location Synergies Across Manufacturing Disciplines

The Battery Show South is now co-located with MD&M South, EV Tech Expo South, and Energy Storage South, allowing attendees to explore synergies across battery, EV, energy storage and advanced manufacturing technologies. This one-pass access broadens exposure to cutting-edge innovations and industrial production systems

Market news

Latest updates from across the market.

The Battery Show South 2026 Powers the Future of Energy Storage and Innovation

The 2026 edition concluded with over 3,000 attendees and more than 250 exhibiting companies. Keynotes covered the Southeast's role in the Battery Belt, AI's impact on energy, and supply chain development. The event was co-located with MD&M South for the first time, fostering cross-industry synergy

The Battery Show South 2026 highlights advances in battery and EV technologies

The event brought together companies and engineers to discuss battery manufacturing, energy infrastructure, supply chains, and AI-driven energy systems. The co-location with MD&M South expanded coverage into advanced manufacturing technologies

Feature: The robots are coming! … and other takeaways from the Battery Show South 2026

Industry observers noted a clear shift from exploration to execution. Energy storage systems and robotics were identified as major growth opportunities for battery manufacturers and suppliers, driving demand for new materials and components

New Policy Recommendations Chart Path to Success for America's Battery Belt

The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) released a policy roadmap during a summit co-located with. The Battery Show South. The report shows the Battery Belt could achieve $102 billion in investment, $141 billion in economic output, and 374,000 new jobs

Education Programming Announced for The Battery Show South 2026

Manufacturing by Informa announced the conference program for the Southeast region's premier battery and EV event. The program connected the Battery Belt's growing value chain across advanced batteries, H/EV systems, commercial transportation, stationary storage, materials, and manufacturing