Battery Live Talk
The State of the North American Battery Industry in 2026
and its Implications for Europe
Online (Webex) | Thursday 26 February 2026 | 4:30 – 5:15 pm (CET)
and its Implications for Europe
As trade tensions rise and EV demand stagnates, the North American battery sector is recalibrating in 2026. In this Battery Live Talk, we will explore with our guests how the industry is responding - what strategic measures companies are taking and which new cooperation models are beginning to take shape. Join us to discuss what these shifts could mean for Europe’s battery ecosystem.
What will be discussed?
- Where does the North American battery market and industry stand in 2026?
- How are companies adapting, what are strategic responses, and is there cross-regional collaboration?
- What do these developments signal for Europe’s battery ecosystem?
Speakers
This discussion format is free of charge and opens a channel for critical reflection on important questions that arise within the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) European Battery Innovation.
The event is organised by the accompanying research of the IPCEI EuBatIn, managed by VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH on behalf of the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.
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