#BESTE2026
09:00h
NETWORKING | Plenary Sessions

Welcome Coffee

2026-09-08 09:00 2026-09-08 09:30 Europe/Madrid Welcome Coffee Welcome Coffee Expo Area - CC2
Tue 8
09:00h - 09:30h Expo Area - CC2 Open Access
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
ROUND TABLE | 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

TBC .
TBC . . Speaker

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
14:30h
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

TBC .
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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 2.2 - CC2
Tue 8
14:30h - 14:50h Room 2.2 - 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
14:30h
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
14:40h
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 | 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 14:50 2026-09-08 15:10 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
14:50h - 15:10h Auditorium - 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

TBC .
TBC . . Speaker

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
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 2.2 - CC2
Tue 8
14:50h - 15:10h Room 2.2 - CC2 Open Access
15:10h
ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session RECYCLING & SECOND LIFE

European Battery Recycling – Challenges, Opportunities and Growth

TBC .
TBC . . Moderator

2026-09-08 15:10 2026-09-08 15:40 Europe/Madrid European Battery Recycling – Challenges, Opportunities and Growth European Battery Recycling - Challenges, Opportunities and Growth Room 2.2 - CC2
Tue 8
15:10h - 15:40h Room 2.2 - CC2 Open Access
15:10h
ROUND TABLE | Breakout Session EMERGING BATTERY APPLICATIONS

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

TBC .
TBC . . Moderator

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 BATTERY PASSPORT TECHNOLOGIES

Countdown to Implemenation : A Roadmap to Compliance and Beyond

TBC .
TBC . . Moderator

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
15:10h
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
Veeral Hardev
Veeral Hardev Blue Current Vice President of Business Development Panelist
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Pablo Fernandez-Santos
Pablo Fernandez-Santos BASQUEVOLT Managing Director 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
15:40h
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
16:15h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session

Creating Bankable Energy Storage Markets: Regulatory Solutions for Scaling Energy Storage Investment

Sonja  Risteska
Sonja Risteska SolarPower Europe Head of the Battery Storage Platform Speaker

2026-09-08 16:15 2026-09-08 16:35 Europe/Madrid Creating Bankable Energy Storage Markets: Regulatory Solutions for Scaling Energy Storage Investment Creating Bankable Energy Storage Markets: Regulatory Solutions for Scaling Energy Storage Investment Room 2.3 - CC2
Tue 8
16:15h - 16:35h Room 2.3 - 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 2.2 - CC2
Tue 8
16:20h - 16:40h Room 2.2 - 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 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 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 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
16:40h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session BATTERY PASSPORT TECHNOLOGIES

Battery Passport Implementation, Challenges from a Regulatory Perspective

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TBC . . Speaker

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 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 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 2.2 - CC2
Tue 8
16:40h - 17:00h Room 2.2 - CC2 Open Access
17:00h
KEYNOTE | Plenary Sessions BUILDING A EUROPEAN BATTERY ECOSYSTEM

Closing remarks

TBC .
TBC . . Speaker

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

TBC .
TBC . . Speaker

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 Batteries 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 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 2.2 - CC2
Wed 9
14:15h - 14:35h Room 2.2 - 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 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
14:15h
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
14:35h
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 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 2.2 - CC2
Wed 9
14:35h - 15:00h Room 2.2 - CC2 Open Access
14:35h
KEYNOTE | Breakout Session ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

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

TBC .
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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 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

TBC .
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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

TBC .
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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

TBC .
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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 2.2 - CC2
Wed 9
15:30h - 16:15h Room 2.2 - 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
Carolina García Bailo
Carolina García Bailo DENIOS Spain and Portugal General Manager Panelist
Cristina Sacristán Gallurt
Cristina Sacristán Gallurt TÜV SÜD Iberia Business Line Manager for Fire & Explosion Panelist
Isabel Sanchis Chilet
Isabel Sanchis Chilet DEKRA Process Safety Consultant Panelist
Luis Sánchez Fuentes
Luis Sánchez Fuentes Engineered Fire Piping Special hazards Managing Director Panelist
Patricia Mas Monsonís
Patricia Mas Monsonís IDELAB Project Engineer Panelist

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 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 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 DEPLOYMENT

Accelerating Deployment; Policy Pathways for Scaling BESS Expansion

TBC .
TBC . . Speaker

2026-09-09 16:15 2026-09-09 16:35 Europe/Madrid Accelerating Deployment; Policy Pathways for Scaling BESS Expansion Accelerating Deployment; Policy Pathways for Scaling BESS Expansion Room 2.2 - CC2
Wed 9
16:15h - 16:35h Room 2.2 - 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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