Seminar Programme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ideas, evidence and engineering insight

The Battery Tech Expo France seminar programme is designed to connect technical expertise with practical industry challenges. Topics reflect the event’s focus on materials, cell production, gigafactory engineering, automation, quality and circular manufacturing, with insights from specialists across research, manufacturing, engineering and applications.

Areas of discussion

The Battery Tech Expo France seminar programme explores the technologies, processes and engineering challenges shaping the future of battery production in Europe. From advances in materials and cell chemistry to the practical demands of industrial-scale manufacturing, sessions examine how innovation, efficiency and technical expertise can support a more competitive and resilient European battery industry.

Key areas of focus include:

  • Advanced materials and cell chemistry – Next-generation battery technologies, solid-state developments, electrode materials and improvements in energy density, performance and safety.

  • Cell and pack manufacturing – Production processes, assembly techniques, manufacturing efficiency and the transition from research to industrial-scale production.

  • Gigafactory engineering and automation – Production equipment, robotics, process optimisation, digitalisation and strategies for improving manufacturing yield and reducing costs.

  • Testing, quality and safety – Battery characterisation, performance validation, failure analysis, leak detection and quality assurance throughout the manufacturing process.

  • Supply chain and industrial competitiveness – European manufacturing capacity, materials sourcing, supply chain resilience and the challenges of scaling a competitive battery industry.

  • Recycling and circular manufacturing – Battery lifecycle management, material recovery, resource efficiency and the development of more sustainable production processes.

Highlights from the 2026 Programme

The 2026 Battery Tech Expo France seminar programme brought together leading researchers, engineers and technology specialists to explore the challenges and innovations shaping Europe's battery industry. Presentations covered everything from advanced cell chemistries and next-generation battery technologies to manufacturing processes, quality assurance and operational safety.

Highlights included Mario Noto of Basquevolt, who explored “Driving Europe’s Energy Transition with Advanced Solid-State Lithium-Metal Battery Technologies”, examining the potential of emerging battery chemistries. Dr Cyril Marino of SERMA Technologies presented “Failure analysis of Li batteries”, addressing the importance of understanding battery failures to improve reliability and safety.

Manufacturing quality and process control were also firmly on the agenda, with Frédéric Boutin of INFICON discussing “Leak detection and vacuum control in the production of cells for batteries”. Together, these presentations demonstrated the programme's emphasis on practical engineering challenges alongside the technologies driving future battery development.

From materials innovation to production efficiency and testing, the 2026 programme provided valuable technical perspectives on the challenges facing Europe's evolving battery manufacturing sector.

Call for Papers

Share your expertise.
Showcase innovation.
Shape the future of battery manufacturing.

Battery Tech Expo France invites industry experts, technology leaders, manufacturers, researchers and innovators to contribute to our seminar programme at Lille Grand Palais.

We're looking for insightful presentations addressing the technologies, processes and challenges driving the development and industrialisation of Europe's battery sector, from advanced materials and cell production to manufacturing efficiency, regulation and circularity.

Suggested topics include:

  • Battery Materials & Chemistry
  • Cell Manufacturing & Industrialisation
  • Battery Systems & Pack Manufacturing
  • Gigafactory & Production Engineering
  • Testing, Quality & Battery Safety
  • Battery Recycling & Circular Manufacturing
  • Battery Passport & Regulation
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