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Battery Science & Innovation Forum 2026

23 Mar 2026

The Portuguese Materials Society SPM), a FEMS member, is pleased to announce the Battery Science & Innovation Forum, taking place on 20–21 May 2026 in Braga, Portugal.

Hosted at the INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, this forum will bring together researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, and emerging talent from across the energy storage value chain to discuss the latest developments in battery science and technology.

The event is jointly organised by SPM, CeNTI – Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, and dstgroup.

Scope and Topics

The forum will address key challenges and opportunities in the field, including:

  • Advanced materials for batteries

  • Electrochemistry and cell design

  • Manufacturing scale-up and industrialisation

  • System integration and performance optimisation

  • Sustainability and the role of batteries in the energy transition

The initiative aims to foster collaboration between academia, industry, and public stakeholders, while strengthening the strategic role of battery technologies in Europe’s clean energy transition.

Participation

The programme will feature oral presentations, poster sessions, and prototype demonstrations, offering participants multiple opportunities to share their work and engage with the community.

Participation is open to all interested stakeholders, subject to registration.

Key Dates

  • Abstract submission deadline: 23 March 2026

  • Notification of acceptance: 30 March 2026

  • Registration period: 1 March – 15 April 2026

Venue

INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
Braga, Portugal

Further Information

For full details on the programme, registration, and participation, please visit:
https://www.events.inl.int/battery-science-innovation-forum2026