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Elevate Your Expertise at the Industry’s Premier Conference

Join engineers, executives, and innovators for in-depth sessions led by 100+ expert speakers covering battery development, energy storage EV technology, manufacturing trends, safety, sustainability, and more.

#EVTechExpoSouth

The Battery Belt’s Premier Battery, EV, and Energy Storage Conference

The EV Tech Expo South Conference delivers two days of expert-led learning designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving battery, energy storage, and EV industry. With 100+ hours of sessions led by 50+ speakers, you’ll gain insights into key topics such as advanced battery and energy storage system design, manufacturing, safety, recycling, and market trends—plus access to exclusive keynotes and panel discussions with top OEMs and industry leaders.

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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.

Four Focused Conference Tracks

Four Focused Conference Tracks

The Battery Show South is where the industry turns for the latest breakthroughs in battery, EV, and energy storage technology. The event features four targeted conference tracks: Battery Development, Battery in Use, EV & HEV Tech, and Energy Storage.

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

These short-form sessions deliver big ideas in 15 minutes, giving you a quick look at emerging technologies, new research, and creative solutions from across the battery, energy storage, and EV landscape.

Tracks and Topics

Track A: Battery

Track A:
Battery

  • Next-Gen Battery Technology
  • Battery Supply Chain & Manufacturing
  • Battery Safety
Track B: EV

Track B:
EV

  • EV Design
  • EV Charging Infrastructure
  • Emerging Applications
•	Track C:  Capital & Innovation in The Battery Belt

Track C:
Capital & Innovation in The Battery Belt

  • Innovation in the Battery Belt
  • Capital Meets Technology
  • Policy and Investments Landscape
Track D: Energy Storage

Track D:
Energy Storage

  • Grid & commercial storage
  • ESS safety & thermal
  • Next-gen chemistries
  • Market & deployment trends

Hear from the Industry’s Brightest Minds

Tune into thought-provoking keynote presentations led by influential leaders shaping the future of advanced batteries, EV technology, and energy storage. From pioneering innovators to top OEM executives, our keynote speakers will share insights, trends, and strategies that are powering the industry forward.

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  • Full access to the Expo, included as part of your Conference registration

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

Conference Hours

Conference

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Conference Breakfast Roundtable Discussions:

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.