The Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center will host the 18th China International Battery Fair (CIBF 2026) from May 13 to 15, 2026. The China Industrial Association of Power Sources (CIAPS) is putting on the event. The theme of the event is “Connecting the World, Empowering Green, and Driving the Future.” It will bring together important people from all over the world battery value chain to work together and help the industry grow.
Global Industry Leaders Gather at CIBF 2026
Recognized as one of the world’s most influential events for the battery industry, CIBF 2026 is expected to welcome more than 3,000 exhibitors across 280,000 square meters of exhibition space. The event will feature major battery manufacturers, including CATL, BYD, EVE Energy, and Sunwoda.
There will also be a number of technical forums and conferences during the exhibition. These include the CIBF 2026 Advanced Battery Technology Conference, sessions on next-generation battery manufacturing and electric aviation, the Conference on Emerging Energy Storage Technologies and Engineering Applications, and the CIAPS Lithium Iron Phosphate Materials Branch’s annual conference. More than 2,000 businesspeople, researchers, and industry experts from China and around the world are expected to attend these events.
Showcasing Emerging Technologies and Industry Applications
Spanning 14 exhibition halls, CIBF 2026 will feature dedicated zones for renewable energy, advanced materials, intelligent manufacturing, and international exhibitors, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements across the battery industry.
Highlights include:
- Next-generation battery technologies: New research and real-world uses of technologies like solid-state, sodium-ion, and lithium-metal batteries.
- Battery materials and manufacturing innovations: Key materials including high-nickel ternary cathodes, silicon-based anodes, and electrolyte additives, alongside innovations across the battery manufacturing chain, including advanced automated production equipment designed to improve battery performance and enable more efficient, cost-effective.
Building Global Industry Connections
CIBF 2026 aims to provide a platform for partnerships across the global battery value chain and strengthen international industry cooperation.
According to industry data, China’s exports of batteries and other power sources reached 305 GWh in 2025, a 50.7% increase from the previous year. Exports of electric vehicles from Chinese brands reached 2.615 million units, which is about twice as many as the previous year. More than 350,000 professionals from over 50 countries and regions are expected to attend the exhibition. This will give international buyers and suppliers a chance to meet.
- International Pavilion: The International Pavilion (Hall 12) will serve as a dedicated hub for Chinese companies entering global markets, as well as a gateway for international firms exploring partnerships in China.
- Intelligent Manufacturing Zone: The Intelligent Manufacturing Zone (Halls 7–11) will bring together leading equipment manufacturers including Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., Hymson Laser Technology Group Co., Ltd., and Guangdong Lyric Robot Automation Co., Ltd., showcasing advanced automated and digitalized battery production solutions.
Visitor registration for CIBF 2026 is now open
People who work in the battery industry from all over the world are welcome to come and learn about the newest advances in battery technology and production.
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