#BESTE2026
09:30h
KEYNOTE | Plenary Sessions BUILDING A EUROPEAN BATTERY ECOSYSTEM

The Strategic Importance of the European Battery Industry

Jose Moises Martín
Jose Moises Martín CDTI (Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities) General Director Speaker

2026-09-08 09:30 2026-09-08 09:50 Europe/Madrid The Strategic Importance of the European Battery Industry The Strategic Importance of the European Battery Industry Auditorium - CC2
Tue 8 09:30h - 09:50h Auditorium - CC2 Open Access
09:55h
KEYNOTE | Plenary Sessions BUILDING A EUROPEAN BATTERY ECOSYSTEM

Trends in Investment Flows and Emerging Opportunities

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2026-09-08 09:55 2026-09-08 10:15 Europe/Madrid Trends in Investment Flows and Emerging Opportunities Trends in Investment Flows and Emerging Opportunities Auditorium - CC2
Tue 8 09:55h - 10:15h Auditorium - CC2 Open Access
10:15h
KEYNOTE | Plenary Sessions BUILDING A EUROPEAN BATTERY ECOSYSTEM

Financing Early-Stage Battery Innovation; Investment Options for European Battery Startups and Scale-ups

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2026-09-08 10:15 2026-09-08 11:00 Europe/Madrid Financing Early-Stage Battery Innovation; Investment Options for European Battery Startups and Scale-ups Financing Early-Stage Battery Innovation; Investment Options for European Battery Startups and Scale-ups Auditorium - CC2
Tue 8 10:15h - 11:00h Auditorium - CC2 Open Access
11:00h
KEYNOTE | Plenary Sessions BUILDING A EUROPEAN BATTERY ECOSYSTEM

Industrial Challenges of the European Battery Sector and R&I Solutions for Competitiveness and Strategic Autonomy

Joan González Fabra
Joan González Fabra BEPA R&I Policy Office Speaker

2026-09-08 11:00 2026-09-08 11:20 Europe/Madrid Industrial Challenges of the European Battery Sector and R&I Solutions for Competitiveness and Strategic Autonomy Industrial Challenges of the European Battery Sector and R&I Solutions for Competitiveness and Strategic Autonomy Auditorium - CC2
Tue 8 11:00h - 11:20h Auditorium - CC2 Open Access
11:20h
NETWORK ACTIVITY | Plenary Sessions NETWORKING

Networking Coffee

2026-09-08 11:20 2026-09-08 12:00 Europe/Madrid Networking Coffee Networking Coffee Expo Area - CC2
Tue 8 11:20h - 12:00h Expo Area - CC2 Open Access
12:00h
ROUND TABLE | Plenary Sessions BUILDING A EUROPEAN BATTERY ECOSYSTEM

The European Gigafactory, The Next Chapter : Lessons, Opportunities and Insights

Sonia Rathscheck
Sonia Rathscheck CVX Ventures Partner Moderator

2026-09-08 12:00 2026-09-08 12:40 Europe/Madrid The European Gigafactory, The Next Chapter : Lessons, Opportunities and Insights
The European Gigafactory, The Next Chapter : Lessons, Opportunities and Insights
Auditorium - CC2
Tue 8 12:00h - 12:40h Auditorium - CC2 Open Access
12:40h
KEYNOTE | Plenary Sessions BUILDING A EUROPEAN BATTERY ECOSYSTEM

Presentation of the European Energy Storage Inventory

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2026-09-08 12:40 2026-09-08 13:00 Europe/Madrid Presentation of the European Energy Storage Inventory Presentation of the European Energy Storage Inventory Auditorium - CC2
Tue 8 12:40h - 13:00h Auditorium - CC2 Open Access
13:00h
NETWORK ACTIVITY | Plenary Sessions NETWORKING

Networking Lunch

2026-09-08 13:00 2026-09-08 14:30 Europe/Madrid Networking Lunch Networking Lunch Expo Area - CC2
Tue 8 13:00h - 14:30h Expo Area - CC2 Open Access
14:20h
KEYNOTE | Plenary Sessions EMERGING BATTERY APPLICATIONS

Europe’s Battery Ecosystem at the Crossroads: Strategic Autonomy, Industrial Scale and Security of Supply

Sebastian Puig
Sebastian Puig SP STRATUM CEO Speaker

2026-09-08 14:20 2026-09-08 14:40 Europe/Madrid Europe’s Battery Ecosystem at the Crossroads: Strategic Autonomy, Industrial Scale and Security of Supply Europe’s Battery Ecosystem at the Crossroads: Strategic Autonomy, Industrial Scale and Security of Supply Auditorium - CC2
Tue 8 14:20h - 14:40h Auditorium - CC2 Open Access
14:30h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session NEXT-GENERATION BATTERY CHEMISTRY

Next-Generation Battery Chemistries – Exploring new frontiers

Valeria Blanco
Valeria Blanco ICMAB Researcher Speaker

2026-09-08 14:30 2026-09-08 14:50 Europe/Madrid Next-Generation Battery Chemistries – Exploring new frontiers Next-Generation Battery Chemistries – Exploring new frontiers Room 2.3 - CC2
Tue 8 14:30h - 14:50h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access
14:30h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session RECYCLING & SECOND LIFE

Europe’s Critical Minerals Challenge: Recycling as a Strategic Advantage

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2026-09-08 14:30 2026-09-08 14:50 Europe/Madrid Europe’s Critical Minerals Challenge: Recycling as a Strategic Advantage Europe’s Critical Minerals Challenge: Recycling as a Strategic Advantage Room 2.5 - CC2
Tue 8 14:30h - 14:50h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access
14:30h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session EMERGING BATTERY APPLICATIONS

Battery applications for Data Centres. How Ultra-fast charging batteries solve AI data center power spikes

Pol Torres
Pol Torres Eurecat – Technology Centre Head of AI Energy research line in the Applied Artificial Intelligence Unit Speaker

2026-09-08 14:30 2026-09-08 14:50 Europe/Madrid Battery applications for Data Centres. How Ultra-fast charging batteries solve AI data center power spikes Battery applications for Data Centres. How Ultra-fast charging batteries solve AI data center power spikes Room 2.4 - CC2
Tue 8 14:30h - 14:50h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access
14:30h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session BATTERY PASSPORT TECHNOLOGIES

The EU Battery Passport; Readiness, Technology and Opportunity

Yue Jin Tay
Yue Jin Tay CIRCULOR Vice President, Strategic Accounts Speaker

2026-09-08 14:30 2026-09-08 14:50 Europe/Madrid The EU Battery Passport; Readiness, Technology and Opportunity The EU Battery Passport; Readiness, Technology and Opportunity Room 2.1 - CC2
Tue 8 14:30h - 14:50h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access
14:40h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session NEXT-GENERATION BATTERY CHEMISTRY

Insights into Next Generation Battery Chemistries

Laura Simonelli
Laura Simonelli ALBA SYNCHROTRONS Beamline Group Leader Speaker

2026-09-08 14:40 2026-09-08 15:10 Europe/Madrid Insights into Next Generation Battery Chemistries Insights into Next Generation Battery Chemistries Room 2.3 - CC2
Tue 8 14:40h - 15:10h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access
14:50h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session RECYCLING & SECOND LIFE

An Overview of the developing market in Second-Life Batteries

Dr. Radostin Pavlov
Dr. Radostin Pavlov Eurecat – Technology Centre Researcher Speaker

2026-09-08 14:50 2026-09-08 15:10 Europe/Madrid An Overview of the developing market in Second-Life Batteries An Overview of the developing market in Second-Life Batteries Room 2.5 - CC2
Tue 8 14:50h - 15:10h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access
14:50h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session BATTERY PASSPORT TECHNOLOGIES

The Future of Battery Transparency: How Digital Product Passports Will Reshape the Entire Value Chain

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2026-09-08 14:50 2026-09-08 15:10 Europe/Madrid The Future of Battery Transparency: How Digital Product Passports Will Reshape the Entire Value Chain The Future of Battery Transparency: How Digital Product Passports Will Reshape the Entire Value Chain Room 2.1 - CC2
Tue 8 14:50h - 15:10h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access
15:10h
ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session EMERGING BATTERY APPLICATIONS

Beyond EVs : Understanding Emerging and High-Growth Applications for Batteries

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2026-09-08 15:10 2026-09-08 15:40 Europe/Madrid Beyond EVs : Understanding Emerging and High-Growth Applications for Batteries Beyond EVs : Understanding Emerging and High-Growth Applications for Batteries Room 2.4 - CC2
Tue 8 15:10h - 15:40h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access
15:10h
ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session NEXT-GENERATION BATTERY CHEMISTRY

The Emergence of Solid-State Batteries: Opportunities, Challenges, and Commercial Pathways

Graeme Purdy
Graeme Purdy ILIKA CEO Panelist
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Veeral Hardev
Veeral Hardev Blue Current Vice President of Business Development Panelist

2026-09-08 15:10 2026-09-08 15:40 Europe/Madrid The Emergence of Solid-State Batteries: Opportunities, Challenges, and Commercial Pathways The Emergence of Solid-State Batteries: Opportunities, Challenges, and Commercial Pathways Room 2.3 - CC2
Tue 8 15:10h - 15:40h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access
15:10h
ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session RECYCLING & SECOND LIFE

European Batttery Recycling – Challenges, Opportunities and Growth

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2026-09-08 15:10 2026-09-08 15:40 Europe/Madrid European Batttery Recycling – Challenges, Opportunities and Growth European Batttery Recycling - Challenges, Opportunities and Growth Room 2.5 - CC2
Tue 8 15:10h - 15:40h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access
15:10h
ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session BATTERY PASSPORT TECHNOLOGIES

Countdown to Implemenation : A Roadmap to Compliance and Beyond

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2026-09-08 15:10 2026-09-08 15:40 Europe/Madrid Countdown to Implemenation : A Roadmap to Compliance and Beyond Countdown to Implemenation : A Roadmap to Compliance and Beyond Room 2.1 - CC2
Tue 8 15:10h - 15:40h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access
15:40h
NETWORK ACTIVITY | Plenary Sessions NETWORKING

Networking Coffee

2026-09-08 15:40 2026-09-08 16:20 Europe/Madrid Networking Coffee Networking Coffee Expo Area - CC2
Tue 8 15:40h - 16:20h Expo Area - CC2 Open Access
16:20h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session RECYCLING & SECOND LIFE

Innovation in Recycling Technologies for the Recovery of Strategic Raw Materials

Pere Lleonart
Pere Lleonart Leitat Researcher Speaker

2026-09-08 16:20 2026-09-08 16:40 Europe/Madrid Innovation in Recycling Technologies for the Recovery of Strategic Raw Materials Innovation in Recycling Technologies for the Recovery of Strategic Raw Materials Room 2.5 - CC2
Tue 8 16:20h - 16:40h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access
16:20h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session BATTERY PASSPORT TECHNOLOGIES

Beyond the Pilot: What we learnt deploying Battery Passports in Production

Giuseppe Benenati
Giuseppe Benenati Spherity Sales Director DPP Southern Europe Speaker

2026-09-08 16:20 2026-09-08 16:40 Europe/Madrid Beyond the Pilot: What we learnt deploying Battery Passports in Production Beyond the Pilot: What we learnt deploying Battery Passports in Production Room 2.1 - CC2
Tue 8 16:20h - 16:40h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access
16:20h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session NEXT-GENERATION BATTERY CHEMISTRY

Sodium -Ion Batteries as a Breakthrough Technology

Jon Ajuria
Jon Ajuria CIC energiGUNE Researcher Speaker

2026-09-08 16:20 2026-09-08 16:40 Europe/Madrid Sodium -Ion Batteries as a Breakthrough Technology Sodium -Ion Batteries as a Breakthrough Technology Room 2.3 - CC2
Tue 8 16:20h - 16:40h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access
16:20h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session EMERGING BATTERY APPLICATIONS

Building the Portuguese Battery Ecosystem : Vision, Mission and Delivery

Diogo Fula
Diogo Fula Battery Cluster Portugal Acting General Manager Speaker

2026-09-08 16:20 2026-09-08 16:40 Europe/Madrid Building the Portuguese Battery Ecosystem : Vision, Mission and Delivery Building the Portuguese Battery Ecosystem : Vision, Mission and Delivery Room 2.4 - CC2
Tue 8 16:20h - 16:40h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access
16:40h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session RECYCLING & SECOND LIFE

Europe’s battery recycling industry: competitiveness, costs, and the global landscape

Dr Aline Soares
Dr Aline Soares Project Blue Research and Consulting Speaker

2026-09-08 16:40 2026-09-08 17:00 Europe/Madrid Europe’s battery recycling industry: competitiveness, costs, and the global landscape Europe’s battery recycling industry: competitiveness, costs, and the global landscape Room 2.5 - CC2
Tue 8 16:40h - 17:00h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access
16:40h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session NEXT-GENERATION BATTERY CHEMISTRY

Innovation in Battery Electrochemistry; Opportunities and Challenges

Leire Zubizarreta
Leire Zubizarreta ITE Head of Battery Materials Speaker

2026-09-08 16:40 2026-09-08 17:00 Europe/Madrid Innovation in Battery Electrochemistry; Opportunities and Challenges Innovation in Battery Electrochemistry; Opportunities and Challenges Room 2.3 - CC2
Tue 8 16:40h - 17:00h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access
16:40h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session BATTERY PASSPORT TECHNOLOGIES

Battery Passport Implementation, Challenges from a Regulatory Perspective

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2026-09-08 16:40 2026-09-08 17:00 Europe/Madrid Battery Passport Implementation, Challenges from a Regulatory Perspective Battery Passport Implementation, Challenges from a Regulatory Perspective Room 2.1 - CC2
Tue 8 16:40h - 17:00h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access
16:40h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session EMERGING BATTERY APPLICATIONS

Exploring the legal and regultaory framework outlook in fast-evolving energy technologies

Dr. Romain Mauger
Dr. Romain Mauger CIIAE Head of Legal Research Unit Speaker

2026-09-08 16:40 2026-09-08 17:00 Europe/Madrid Exploring the legal and regultaory framework outlook in fast-evolving energy technologies Exploring the legal and regultaory framework outlook in fast-evolving energy technologies Room 2.4 - CC2
Tue 8 16:40h - 17:00h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access
17:00h
KEYNOTE | Plenary Sessions BUILDING A EUROPEAN BATTERY ECOSYSTEM

Closing remarks

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2026-09-08 17:00 2026-09-08 17:30 Europe/Madrid Closing remarks Closing remarks Auditorium - CC2
Tue 8 17:00h - 17:30h Auditorium - CC2 Open Access
09:30h
KEYNOTE | Plenary Sessions BUILDING EUROPE'S ENERGY STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE

Achieving Energy Sovereignty; Battery Storage at the Heart of Europe’s Energy Transition

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2026-09-09 09:30 2026-09-09 09:45 Europe/Madrid Achieving Energy Sovereignty; Battery Storage at the Heart of Europe’s Energy Transition Achieving Energy Sovereignty; Battery Storage at the Heart of Europe’s Energy Transition Auditorium - CC2
Wed 9 09:30h - 09:45h Auditorium - CC2 Open Access
09:45h
KEYNOTE | Plenary Sessions BUILDING EUROPE'S ENERGY STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE

Exploring Growth Opportunities within Battery Energy Storage Systems

Christian Barba
Christian Barba EDP RENEWABLES International Business Development and Storage Senior Director Speaker

2026-09-09 09:45 2026-09-09 10:15 Europe/Madrid Exploring Growth Opportunities within Battery Energy Storage Systems Exploring Growth Opportunities within Battery Energy Storage Systems Auditorium - CC2
Wed 9 09:45h - 10:15h Auditorium - CC2 Open Access
10:15h
KEYNOTE | Plenary Sessions BUILDING EUROPE'S ENERGY STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE

Reducing Reliance : The impact of global politics on the European battery supply

Florian Anderhuber
Florian Anderhuber Euromines Deputy General Manager Speaker

2026-09-09 10:15 2026-09-09 10:45 Europe/Madrid Reducing Reliance : The impact of global politics on the European battery supply Reducing Reliance : The impact of global politics on the European battery supply Auditorium - CC2
Wed 9 10:15h - 10:45h Auditorium - CC2 Open Access
10:45h
KEYNOTE | Plenary Sessions BUILDING EUROPE'S ENERGY STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE

Developing a European Flow Battery Supply Chain : Changing the course of energy storage

Jean Louis Cols
Jean Louis Cols Flow Battteries Europe Vice -President Speaker

2026-09-09 10:45 2026-09-09 11:15 Europe/Madrid Developing a European Flow Battery Supply Chain : Changing the course of energy storage Developing a European Flow Battery Supply Chain : Changing the course of energy storage Auditorium - CC2
Wed 9 10:45h - 11:15h Auditorium - CC2 Open Access
11:15h
NETWORK ACTIVITY | Plenary Sessions NETWORKING

Networking Coffee

2026-09-09 11:15 2026-09-09 12:00 Europe/Madrid Networking Coffee Networking Coffee Expo Area - CC2
Wed 9 11:15h - 12:00h Expo Area - CC2 Open Access
12:00h
ROUND TABLE | Plenary Sessions BUILDING EUROPE'S ENERGY STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE

Developing Energy Security | Regulation, Technology and Growth

Sonia Rathscheck
Sonia Rathscheck CVX Ventures Partner Moderator

2026-09-09 12:00 2026-09-09 12:45 Europe/Madrid Developing Energy Security | Regulation, Technology and Growth Developing Energy Security | Regulation, Technology and Growth Auditorium - CC2
Wed 9 12:00h - 12:45h Auditorium - CC2 Open Access
12:45h
NETWORK ACTIVITY | Plenary Sessions NETWORKING

Networking Coffee & Expo

2026-09-09 12:45 2026-09-09 14:15 Europe/Madrid Networking Coffee & Expo Networking Coffee & Expo Expo Area - CC2
Wed 9 12:45h - 14:15h Expo Area - CC2 Open Access
14:15h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session ENERGY STORAGE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

New Applications for Energy Storage in Commercial and Industrial Markets

Simon Steffgen
Simon Steffgen BVES Referent Industrie Speaker

2026-09-09 14:15 2026-09-09 14:35 Europe/Madrid New Applications for Energy Storage in Commercial and Industrial Markets New Applications for Energy Storage in Commercial and Industrial Markets Room 2.4 - CC2
Wed 9 14:15h - 14:35h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access
14:15h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

BatteryPlat Technology Roadmap: Sodium-Ion Batteries and Flow Batteries

Raquel Ferret
Raquel Ferret CIC energiGUNE Business Development Director Speaker

2026-09-09 14:15 2026-09-09 14:35 Europe/Madrid BatteryPlat Technology Roadmap: Sodium-Ion Batteries and Flow Batteries BatteryPlat Technology Roadmap: Sodium-Ion Batteries and Flow Batteries Room 2.1 - CC2
Wed 9 14:15h - 14:35h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access
14:15h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session ENERGY STORAGE DEPLOYMENT

Powering Data Centers : Challenges and Opportunities for the European BESS Ecosystem

Naim El Chami
Naim El Chami Neoen Battery Technical Expert Speaker

2026-09-09 14:15 2026-09-09 14:35 Europe/Madrid Powering Data Centers : Challenges and Opportunities for the European BESS Ecosystem Powering Data Centers : Challenges and Opportunities for the European BESS Ecosystem Room 2.5 - CC2
Wed 9 14:15h - 14:35h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access
14:15h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session FINANCING, INVESTMENT AND PROJECT BANKABILITY

Battery storage: challenges and opportunities

Luis Marquina
Luis Marquina AEPIBAL President Speaker

2026-09-09 14:15 2026-09-09 14:35 Europe/Madrid Battery storage: challenges and opportunities Battery storage: challenges and opportunities Room 2.3 - CC2
Wed 9 14:15h - 14:35h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access
14:35h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session FINANCING, INVESTMENT AND PROJECT BANKABILITY

Delivering Succesful BESS Projects; Economic Analysis and Success Factors

Manuel Rato
Manuel Rato Hyperion Renewables Project Manager Speaker

2026-09-09 14:35 2026-09-09 15:00 Europe/Madrid Delivering Succesful BESS Projects; Economic Analysis and Success Factors Delivering Succesful BESS Projects; Economic Analysis and Success Factors Room 2.3 - CC2
Wed 9 14:35h - 15:00h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access
14:35h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Overcoming challenges in energy storage deployment: Technology, Process and Bureaucratic barriers

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2026-09-09 14:35 2026-09-09 15:00 Europe/Madrid Overcoming challenges in energy storage deployment: Technology, Process and Bureaucratic barriers Overcoming challenges in energy storage deployment: Technology, Process and Bureaucratic barriers Room 2.1 - CC2
Wed 9 14:35h - 15:00h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access
14:35h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session ENERGY STORAGE DEPLOYMENT

The Next Decade – Opportunities for Growth in the European Battery Technology Ecosystem

Francisco Carranza
Francisco Carranza Upcell Alliance Member of The Supervisory Board Speaker

2026-09-09 14:35 2026-09-09 15:00 Europe/Madrid The Next Decade – Opportunities for Growth in the European Battery Technology Ecosystem The Next Decade - Opportunities for Growth in the European Battery Technology Ecosystem Room 2.5 - CC2
Wed 9 14:35h - 15:00h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access
14:35h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session ENERGY STORAGE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

Battery Energy Storage: Current Trends, Strategic Insights and Emerging Technologies

Alex Cipolla
Alex Cipolla Volta Foundation Project Director Speaker

2026-09-09 14:35 2026-09-09 15:00 Europe/Madrid Battery Energy Storage: Current Trends, Strategic Insights and Emerging Technologies Battery Energy Storage: Current Trends, Strategic Insights and Emerging Technologies Room 2.4 - CC2
Wed 9 14:35h - 15:00h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access
15:00h
NETWORK ACTIVITY | Plenary Sessions NETWORKING

Networking Coffee

2026-09-09 15:00 2026-09-09 15:30 Europe/Madrid Networking Coffee Networking Coffee Expo Area - CC2
Wed 9 15:00h - 15:30h Expo Area - CC2 Open Access
15:30h
ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session FINANCING, INVESTMENT AND PROJECT BANKABILITY

Unlocking Capital for Energy Storage Infrastructure; Financing BESS at Scale

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2026-09-09 15:30 2026-09-09 16:15 Europe/Madrid Unlocking Capital for Energy Storage Infrastructure; Financing BESS at Scale Unlocking Capital for Energy Storage Infrastructure; Financing BESS at Scale Room 2.3 - CC2
Wed 9 15:30h - 16:15h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access
15:30h
ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session ENERGY STORAGE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

Beyond the Grid: Expanding the Role of Battery Energy Storage

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2026-09-09 15:30 2026-09-09 16:15 Europe/Madrid Beyond the Grid: Expanding the Role of Battery Energy Storage Beyond the Grid: Expanding the Role of Battery Energy Storage Room 2.4 - CC2
Wed 9 15:30h - 16:15h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access
15:30h
ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session ENERGY STORAGE DEPLOYMENT

Grid-Scale Battery Storage Deployment Strategies

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2026-09-09 15:30 2026-09-09 16:15 Europe/Madrid Grid-Scale Battery Storage Deployment Strategies Grid-Scale Battery Storage Deployment Strategies Room 2.5 - CC2
Wed 9 15:30h - 16:15h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access
15:30h
ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Batteries and BESS in industry: risks, assessment and practical measures

Rosa Sanchez
Rosa Sanchez Bequinor General Manager Moderator

2026-09-09 15:30 2026-09-09 16:15 Europe/Madrid Batteries and BESS in industry: risks, assessment and practical measures Batteries and BESS in industry: risks, assessment and practical measures Room 2.1 - CC2
Wed 9 15:30h - 16:15h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access
16:15h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session FINANCING, INVESTMENT AND PROJECT BANKABILITY

De-Risking Battery Storage Investment

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2026-09-09 16:15 2026-09-09 16:35 Europe/Madrid De-Risking Battery Storage Investment De-Risking Battery Storage Investment Room 2.3 - CC2
Wed 9 16:15h - 16:35h Room 2.3 - CC2 Open Access
16:15h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session ENERGY STORAGE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

An Overview of the European BESS Economy, Expansion, Opportunities & Challenges

Borja Martínez
Borja Martínez Fieldfisher Partner Speaker
Ramón Vázquez del Rey
Ramón Vázquez del Rey Fieldfisher Partner Speaker

2026-09-09 16:15 2026-09-09 16:35 Europe/Madrid An Overview of the European BESS Economy, Expansion, Opportunities & Challenges An Overview of the  European BESS Economy, Expansion, Opportunities & Challenges Room 2.4 - CC2
Wed 9 16:15h - 16:35h Room 2.4 - CC2 Open Access
16:15h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session ENERGY STORAGE DEPLOYMENT

Accelerating Deployment; Policy Pathways for Scalng BESS Expansion

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2026-09-09 16:15 2026-09-09 16:35 Europe/Madrid Accelerating Deployment; Policy Pathways for Scalng BESS Expansion Accelerating Deployment; Policy Pathways for Scalng BESS Expansion Room 2.5 - CC2
Wed 9 16:15h - 16:35h Room 2.5 - CC2 Open Access
16:15h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

The Zinc Advantage: Securing Europe’s Energy Storage Future

Dr. Josef Daniel-Ivad
Dr. Josef Daniel-Ivad International Zinc Association Manager, Zinc Battery Initiativeersities Speaker

2026-09-09 16:15 2026-09-09 16:35 Europe/Madrid The Zinc Advantage: Securing Europe’s Energy Storage Future
The Zinc Advantage: Securing Europe’s Energy Storage Future
Room 2.1 - CC2
Wed 9 16:15h - 16:35h Room 2.1 - CC2 Open Access
16:35h
KEYNOTE | Plenary Sessions BUILDING EUROPE'S ENERGY STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE

Closing Remarks

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2026-09-09 16:35 2026-09-09 17:00 Europe/Madrid Closing Remarks Closing Remarks Auditorium - CC2
Wed 9 16:35h - 17:00h Auditorium - CC2 Open Access
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