Immerse Yourself in Battery Innovation
The expertly curated four-track conference features immersive tracks spanning new methods of advanced battery design and latest technologies, battery manufacturing development, forecasts of the market supply chain, regulatory outlook, energy storage, and EV Infrastructure. The two-day educational event brings together battery and H/EV manufacturers, energy storage professionals, industry experts, thought leaders, and academics to discuss and help solve your manufacturing, supply chain and production challenges.
2025 Keynote Speakers
Bringing together the battery, EV tech, and energy storage communities; a comprehensive conference delivered by distinguished industry experts, combining industry and technical content focusing on real world commercial solutions.
Additional keynote announcements coming soon!
Cristina
Paredes
South Carolina Department
of Commerce
Christian
Hofer
Vice President of Market
Operations at Key
Capture Energy
Henry
McMaster
Governor of South Carolina
Conference Features
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.
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
Attend 15-minute rapid-fire presentations grouped together by specific business innovations and findings.
Conference Tracks
The EV Tech Expo South is a premier event where significant advancements in battery technology are unveiled. The battery community anticipates this event to discover the latest developments and innovative solutions in the industry. The Battery Show South, EV Tech Expo South and Energy Storage South feature four uniquely themed conference tracks:
Track A: Battery Development
Track B: Battery in Use
Track C: EV & HEV Tech
Track D: Energy Storage
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
- Venue:
Charlotte Convention Center
501 S College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202 - Expo:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Conference:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.