As the UK’s battery sector shifts from innovation to industrialisation, Battery Cells & Systems Expo puts scale-up centre stage

The UK’s battery industry is entering a new phase. Attention is increasingly shifting from developing breakthrough technologies to proving they can be manufactured, scaled and commercialised.

As investment in gigafactories, domestic supply chains and advanced battery manufacturing continues to gather pace, the conversation is no longer focused solely on what’s possible in the laboratory, it’s about building the industrial capability needed to compete on a global stage.

This shift will be reflected at Battery Cells & Systems Expo 2026, which returns to the NEC Birmingham, UK next week from 8–9 July alongside the Vehicle Electrification Expo.

One of the most significant additions to this year’s programme is the new Scale-Up Accelerator, a dedicated feature designed to showcase battery technologies approaching commercial readiness. Through live discussions, expert panels and industry-led conversations, the Scale-Up Accelerator will explore the challenges of industrialisation, investment and the UK’s pathway to expanding battery manufacturing capacity.

As one of the UK’s leading events dedicated to battery manufacturing and electrification, the exhibition and conference will bring together researchers, manufacturers, OEMs, technology developers and policymakers to discuss the technologies and industrial strategies shaping the next generation of battery production. Conference sessions will cover topics including cell development, manufacturing automation, supply-chain resilience, testing and validation, materials innovation and electrified powertrain integration.

With speakers from organisations including JLR, Innovate UK, Agratas, Volklec, BASF, UKBIC and the University of Birmingham, the event offers attendees practical insight into the opportunities and challenges of scaling battery manufacturing in the UK.

Battery Cells & Systems Expo 2026

8–9 July 2026
NEC Birmingham, UK
Attendance is free for industry professionals.

Register for your free pass: https://batterycells-systemsexpo.com/

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