GBA Annual General Meeting 2026

8-9 December 2026 | Berlin, Germany

Theme: From Blueprint to Practice: Scaling Sustainable Battery Value Chains

The Global Battery Alliance is pleased to welcome GBA members and invited guests to the GBA Annual General Meeting 2026, proudly co-hosted by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Pre-registration is now open. Advance registration is required, and participation is subject to the GBA admissions policy and venue capacity.

Express your interest in attending the GBA Annual General Meeting 2026 by completing the pre-registration form.

The AGM will bring together the GBA community to discuss key priorities, progress across our work and opportunities for collaboration through plenary discussions, interactive sessions and networking opportunities.

Optional Activities and Networking Opportunities

• 8 & 9 December | Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg: An optional site visit hosted by GBA member Tesla, offering participants the opportunity to experience the vehicle production line first-hand.
• 8 December | Networking Reception: An evening reception providing opportunities to connect and engage with fellow participants.
• 9 December | German Bundestag: An optional policy dialogue and visit to the German Bundestag are being planned for the afternoon, subject to confirmation.

Participation in the optional site visits is subject to availability and confirmation.

EXPLORE THE PROGRAMME 

Speakers include:

• Dr. Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary State Secretary, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

• Mr. Dennis Pan, Chief Sustainability Officer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL)

• Mr. Richard Liang, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Sunwoda Electronic Co., Ltd.