The Battery Tech Expo UK seminar programme is designed to connect technical expertise with practical industry challenges. Topics reflect the event’s focus on battery performance, testing, thermal management, diagnostics and system engineering, with insights from specialists across research, manufacturing, engineering and applications.
The Battery Tech Expo UK seminar programme explores the technologies, engineering challenges and practical applications shaping the future of battery systems and electrification. From advances in cell and pack design to testing, thermal management and system integration, sessions examine how innovation, technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities can improve battery performance, safety and reliability across automotive, motorsport, energy storage and industrial applications.
Key areas of focus include:
Battery engineering and performance – Cell and pack design, high-performance battery systems, energy density, power delivery and the engineering challenges associated with demanding applications.
Testing, validation and diagnostics – Battery characterisation, performance testing, failure analysis, state-of-health monitoring and advanced measurement techniques to improve reliability and quality.
Thermal management and safety – Cooling technologies, immersion cooling, thermal control, battery swelling, safety systems and strategies for maintaining performance under demanding operating conditions.
Battery management systems and digital technologies – Intelligent control systems, simulation, AI-driven modelling, diagnostics and software solutions supporting battery optimisation and predictive performance.
Advanced battery technologies and manufacturing – Solid-state batteries, emerging cell chemistries, manufacturing processes, production scale-up and the development of competitive UK battery manufacturing capabilities.
Energy storage and system integration – Battery integration for electric vehicles, motorsport, industrial equipment and stationary energy storage, including system efficiency, reliability and operational performance.
Supply chain and industrial development – UK battery manufacturing capacity, critical materials, technical skills, industrial collaboration and the development of resilient and competitive battery supply chains.
Recycling, second life and circularity – Battery lifecycle management, reuse and repurposing, recycling technologies, critical materials recovery and the development of a more sustainable and circular battery economy.
The 2026 Battery Tech Expo UK seminar programme brought together leading engineers, researchers and technology specialists to examine the latest developments in battery performance, manufacturing, testing and recycling. With presentations delivered across two dedicated theatres, the programme combined technical innovation with practical insights into the challenges facing the UK's rapidly evolving battery industry.
Battery engineering and performance featured prominently, with Alistair Farman of MAHLE Powertrain presenting "Battery Pack Development for High Performance Hybrid EVs", while Sean Chiang of XING Mobility explored cost-efficient, high-performance battery deployment using modular immersion cooling technology. Christian Fingskes of Gamma Technologies examined the role of physics-based modelling and AI in advancing battery design.
Testing, diagnostics and quality assurance were equally important themes. Chris Price of Nikon Metrology discussed "Accelerated cell defect detection from R&D to Quality Control", while Dr Aman Bhardwaj of AMETEK Scientific Instruments explored "In-situ Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy for Battery State-of-Health (SoH) Estimation". Andrew Ramage of Techni Measure also examined battery swelling through thermal and pressure mapping technologies.
The programme addressed the development of a competitive UK battery manufacturing industry, with Johan Andersson of Volklec presenting "Cell manufacturing is a critical capability and a competitive advantage". A joint presentation from Ilika and the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) explored their collaboration to support the scale-up of solid-state battery technology.
With Battery Recycling Expo co-located alongside the event, sustainability and circularity formed another major focus. Dr Beatrice Browning of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence presented "Forecasting the European Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Market: Scrap Availability, Black Mass Movement, and Policy Momentum", while Stefan Berner Beltran of Altilium explored "Closing the Loop: Scaling EV Battery Recycling for a Sustainable Critical Minerals Supply Chain". Robin Brundle of Recyclus Group also discussed "Building a Circular Economy for Battery Metals in the UK".
Together, these presentations reflected the breadth of expertise represented at Battery Tech Expo UK, connecting advances in battery technology with the engineering, manufacturing and commercial considerations shaping the industry's future.
We invite engineers, technology specialists, manufacturers, researchers and industry leaders to contribute to the Battery Tech Expo UK seminar programme at Silverstone.
We're seeking practical, technically focused presentations exploring the challenges and innovations shaping battery engineering, from cell and pack design to testing, performance optimisation, safety and end-of-life solutions.
Whether you're presenting original research, engineering solutions, practical case studies or emerging technologies, we welcome proposals that deliver valuable insights to the battery community.
Suggested topics include:
Battery Cell, Module & Pack Engineering
Battery Performance, Testing & Validation
Battery Management Systems & Thermal Management
Safety, Reliability & Quality Assurance
Advanced Materials & Next-Generation Technologies
Battery Recycling, Reuse & Circularity
Manufacturing Processes & Automation
Battery Applications & Systems Integration