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Battery Day 2025

Battery Day 2025

Connecting minds, Strengthening the Dutch Battery Ecosystem


Join us at Battery Day 2025, the premier event for professionals, researchers, innovators, and policymakers shaping the future of battery technology. This full-day event will take place at the newly renamed Cleantech Park Arnhem. In this dynamic hub, over 130 companies, startups, multinationals, and research institutes collaborate on clean technologies for the energy transition and circular economy.

Why Attend?

Discover cutting-edge battery technologies

Explore the latest breakthroughs in battery materials, production, applications, and recycling. Learn how innovations are driving forward sustainable mobility, grid storage, and renewable energy solutions.

Program

  • 09.30 uur Welcome
  • 10.00 uur Start plenary programm
  • 12.00 uur Lunch
  • 13.15 uur Start Break-out sessions
  • 16.15 uur Start Networking Drinks
  • 18.00 uur End

Plenary program

Opening
TBA

Vision BCC-NL
Securing the Dutch role in the global battery sector
Speaker: Mustafa Amhaouch

Keynote
NL–France cooperation for the European supply chain
Speaker: ACC – Mathieu

Keynote
Europe’s growth capacity and public–private cooperation
Speaker: TBA

Panel
Europe’s offer and how the Netherlands can influence the agenda
Speakers: BEPA, EC, TBA

Industry Contributions
Challenges and opportunities for the European battery sector
Speakers: Arkimedes, Leyden Jar, Basquevolt, Kemiwatt, LionVolt

Academic Excellence
The position of Dutch knowledge institutions
Speakers: Moniek Tromp, Marnix Wagemaker, Mark Huijben, TU Eindhoven

Reflection & Dialogue
With keynote speakers & BCC-NL
Speakers: ACC – Mathieu, BCC-NL – Mustafa

Investment Announcements
Funding & project awards (OBIC, IMKE, Circular Batteries)
Speaker: Tjerk Opmeer & project leads

breakout sessions

Round 1

  • Next-Gen batteries & China: trends, technology and cooperation – Elena Orlova
  • Accelerating sustainable energy storage in the Netherlands and Europe – Elena Sbenghea
  • Beyond EV: collaborating on next-gen batteries for aerospace and heavy-duty sectors – André Schilt
  • Help shape the future of the Dutch battery ecosystem – Stephanie Riffo
  • Human Capital – Richard Kerste

Round 2

  • University of Twente – Sebastian Husein
  • From lab to fab: one speed to market – Mustafa Amhaouch
  • Advanced battery horizons – Elena Orlova
  • A landscape of heavy-duty battery needs – Peter Engels
  • Powering circularity: innovations in battery recycling and recovery – Janet Kes

Round 3

  • From Lithium-Ion to Flow: Who will win the LDES race? – Elena Sbenghea
  • Finally safe: rules and regulations for battery production – Peter Engels
  • Battery performance in practice – André Schilt
  • Human Capital – Thomas van Berkel

Connect with the cleantech community

Network with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and government stakeholders working together to accelerate clean energy solutions.

Inspiring speakers & sessions

Hear from visionary speakers and participate in engaging breakout sessions that offer deep dives into the hottest topics and real-world case studies.

Experience Cleantech Park Arnhem

Be part of an event located in the heart of one of Europe’s most vibrant cleantech innovation campuses, a place that underlines Arnhem’s status as the energy capital of the Netherlands.

Who should attend?

  • Battery manufacturers & suppliers
  • Automotive & mobility companies
  • Energy storage developers
  • Researchers & academics
  • Policy makers & government agencies
  • Investors & startups
  • Anyone passionate about the future of batteries and clean energy!

Register now

Secure your spot and join the conversation on how batteries will power the future. We can accelerate the transition to a sustainable, circular, and energy-efficient world.

Register here