The program of the two-day event opened with a market and strategy overview from OCO Global, which set the context for examining Europe’s industrial capabilities and future growth opportunities. This led seamlessly into sessions featuring experts from across the manufacturing landscape, who outlined progress in scaling battery production, strengthening supply chains, and addressing key technological challenges.

The conversation then moved toward research and sustainability, where contributions from Pomega Energy and IST highlighted how scientific innovation and circular-economy approaches are reshaping the sector. Likewise, a subsequent materials and recycling panel further explored the strategic role of critical raw materials and the technologies required to secure long-term resilience.

Building on this, presentations from Politecnico di Milano, Comau, Ametek, Verkor, and MIXACO demonstrated how digitalisation and advanced engineering are improving process efficiency and accelerating industrial readiness. These technical insights provided a natural transition into the second day, which focused on global collaboration. Representatives from Inobat, CATL, Bühler AG, and CVX Ventures examined how EU, NAM, and APAC stakeholders can deepen cooperation to meet rising global demand.

In addition, the program explored emerging applications beyond electric mobility, with discussions centred on stationary energy storage, industrial use cases, and renewable energy integration, highlighting the sector’s widening scope and strategic relevance.

Finally, the event provided networking opportunities and a platform to recognize both innovation and engagement across the ecosystem. The second edition of the Upcell Young Scientist Award showcased the contributions of emerging researchers in the battery field, while the event also acknowledged the continued support of Dominique Ligeois in advancing industrial development within the sector.