Hungarian Battery Week opens

Hungarian Battery Week kicked off today with a full house at Hungexpo Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center. The event series organized by the Hungarian Battery Association and White Paper Consulting, provides a forum for key players in the battery industry to discuss the current challenges and future opportunities of the industry between 6-8 November.

The Hungarian Battery Association's three-day event focuses on sustainability, innovation and the competitiveness of the industry. Renowned experts from around the world come to Budapest to give presentations and participate in round-table discussions regarding current issues related to energy transition and energy storage technologies. Thore Sekkenes, Chairman of the European Battery Alliance and Patrick Clerens, Secretary General of the European Association for the Storage of Energy will hold presentations on the development trends and regulatory environment of the European battery value chain. On the opening day, Jason Chen, General Manager of CATL's European Operations speaks about the latest technology trends and challenges in the battery industry.

This year, for the first time, Hungarian Battery Week includes an E-mobility Day focusing on the global development trends and impact of electromobility. Organized in partnership with the European Association for Electromobility (AVERE) and E-mobility Solutions, the day features experts from Elaad.NL, MVM Mobiliti, Siemens and Institute for Energy Strategy who will discuss the impact of electrification on networks and transport systems. The aim of the event is to help national and international companies keep up with the rapid changes in the battery and electric mobility markets and to promote the dissemination of solutions for sustainable development.

“This year's event is more than an ordinary conference. Hungarian Battery Week is a dialogue between Hungarian and international industry players, contributing to Hungary's and Europe's leadership in the development of sustainable battery and electric mobility solutions. We believe that it is important for Hungarian companies not only to follow industry trends, but also to proactively shape them, thus contributing to the growth of our economy and the achievement of climate protection goals.” – said Péter Kaderják, Managing Director of the Hungarian Battery Association.

The Hungarian Battery Association is a professional association of companies active in the battery industry, which aims to promote sustainable energy production and transport in Hungary. Founded on 1 July 2021 with the support of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, it brings together more than 100 domestic and international companies from all sectors of the industry, including manufacturers, energy producers, system operators and exporters. The Association aims to promote close cooperation between industry players and the government, thereby supporting the industry's competitiveness and sustainable development.