Battery and Energy Storage Europe, the Barcelona-based event promoting European battery innovation and collaboration, has set out a programme centred on the EU Battery Passport, a regulatory shift the organisers describe as pivotal to Europe’s sustainable battery industry.
Although Battery Passport requirements have been widely discussed in the electric vehicle sector, the event will focus on applications that have received less attention but still fall under the regulation. These include stationary energy storage, industrial batteries, grid-scale systems, long-duration energy storage, and emerging technologies in aerospace, maritime, and rail electrification.
The September 2026 event comes just over five months before the Battery Passport becomes mandatory in February 2027. Organisers say the programme will convene industry leaders, technology suppliers, and policy specialists to examine compliance challenges across these varied sectors.
Full programme details are expected shortly. However, the organisers said the Battery Passport sessions would cover digital infrastructure, data management, supply-chain integration, verification processes, and recycling traceability. Case studies, technology demonstrations, and panel discussions will form part of the agenda, with the aim of accelerating industry readiness.
The Battery Passport is designed as a digital record detailing a battery’s lifecycle, from raw-material sourcing to production, performance, and end-of-life recycling. From February 2027, it will be required for all rechargeable EV, industrial, and LMT batteries above 2 kWh sold in the EU. Accessed via QR code, it will track composition, performance, carbon footprint, and recycled content, and is intended to reshape transparency and sustainability standards across the supply chain.
Ken Davies, Conference Programme Director at Battery and Energy Storage Europe, said companies across several sectors were still working to understand what implementation would mean for their operations.
“The Battery Passport represents one of the most significant regulatory shifts our industry has faced, yet many companies are still grappling with what implementation actually means,” he said. “While the EV sector has dominated the conversation, there is a critical need to address how this regulation applies to stationary storage, industrial applications, and the innovative battery technologies powering Europe’s energy transition. “With the clock ticking toward February 2027, Battery and Energy Storage Europe will highlight the practical requirements for these often-overlooked sectors, connecting stakeholders with actionable solutions, and bringing together the expertise, technology providers, and collaborative spirit needed to turn compliance into competitive advantage across the battery landscape.”
Battery and Energy Storage Europe will take place on 8th–9th September 2026 at the Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue. Organised by Fira de Barcelona in partnership with 104-Media, the event brings together companies and specialists from across the battery value chain, from grid-scale and long-duration storage to aerospace, maritime electrification, and other emerging applications.
