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Elevate Your Expertise at the Industry’s Premier Conference

Join engineers, executives, and innovators for in-depth sessions led by 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. Through technical sessions led by industry experts, 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 keynotes and panel discussions featuring leading OEMs and industry leaders.

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.

Breakfast Roundtables

Breakfast Roundtables

Kick off your morning with interactive Breakfast Roundtables designed for peer-to-peer discussion. Join engineers, executives, and industry leaders to exchange insights, discuss emerging challenges, and connect over the technologies driving electrification and advanced manufacturing. *Conference Pass required for participation. Space is limited.

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.

2026 Keynote Speakers

Christopher Chung

Wednesday
10 – 10:30 a.m.

Christopher Chung
CEO
Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina

Ryan Melsert

Wednesday
10:45 – 11:15 a.m.

Ryan Melsert
CEO & CTO
American Battery Technology

Thursday
9:30 – 10 a.m.

Brad Li
President of the Americas
Sineng Americas

Conference Hours

Conference

Wednesday, April 21, 2027 | 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 22, 2027 | 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Conference Breakfast Roundtable Discussions:

Wednesday, April 21, 2027 | 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Thursday, April 22, 2027 | 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.