The Battery Show Detroit (officially The Battery Show North America) is the leading trade show for advanced battery and electric vehicle technology. The 2026 edition is scheduled to take place in Detroit from October 12–15, 2026.
📅 Event Schedule & Venue
The event will be held at the Huntington Place convention center in Detroit, Michigan.
- Conference & Expo: October 12–15, 2026
The 2027 edition is also expected to return to Detroit, with some sources indicating the dates October 5–7, 2027.
📝 What to Expect
The Battery Show is known for its comprehensive focus on the entire battery supply chain. Based on information from exhibitors and the official event website, here are general indicators of its scale for 2026:
- Attendance: Over 16,000 to 21,000 engineers, executives, and industry professionals are expected.
- Exhibitors: More than 1,300 exhibiting brands featuring the latest equipment, vehicles, and technologies.
- Education: The conference offers 140+ hours of educational programming from 250+ expert speakers.
Key focus areas for the conference program and show floor typically include:
- Battery Manufacturing: Electrode production, cell assembly, and automation solutions.
- EV Technology & Powertrains: Electric drivetrains, thermal management, and charging infrastructure.
- Energy Storage Systems: Grid-scale and industrial battery solutions.
- Safety, Recycling & Sustainability: Battery safety standards, end-of-life recycling, and sustainable production practices.
Additional co-located events include the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, which runs concurrently to form a comprehensive “battery + vehicle” industry platform.
💡 Conference Highlights
The conference features a robust program with several key components:
- Keynotes & Leaders’ Roundtables: Daily keynote addresses and panel discussions with top industry leaders.
- Pre-Conference Workshops: In-depth, 3-hour workshops held on the first day of the event covering topics from fundamentals (e.g., “Battery 101”) to specialized areas like battery safety and electrode manufacturing.
- Technical Sessions & Case Studies: Over 40 sessions led by industry experts exploring R&D and industry trends.
- Lightning Talks: Rapid-fire 15-minute presentations on specific business innovations and findings.