Bavarian Battery Congress 2026

The current transformation process - particularly in the automotive industry - requires far-reaching adjustments to the value creation networks and the qualifications of current and future employees in the Bavarian battery ecosystem.

As a "battery competence trio", the B³ Battery Education Network Bavaria (^B3) makes a substantial contribution by providing tailor-made qualification concepts for industry, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their employees throughout Bavaria.

The control of modern energy systems is complex. Systems with many generators, consumers and storage units (e.g. CHP units, large heat pumps, power-to-heat, electrolysers, heat and battery storage) require forward-looking, data-based decisions.

VK Energie offers a unique solution for optimizing complex energy systems. It uses AI, precise forecasting and digital twins to take into account relevant factors such as prices, costs and system conditions. Energy systems are controlled in such a way that they run optimally in technical, economic and ecological terms. Multi-market optimization enables additional revenue through flexible marketing.

VK Energie also has the right solution for battery storage systems. We support municipal utilities and system operators with the optimal operating strategy: from grid usage fee optimization and self-consumption maximization to multi-market optimization.

Operators benefit from smooth, transparent and economically optimized system operation. The systems are seamlessly integrated and proactively monitored 24/7 by our experienced team of engineers.

We also support the planning, construction and expansion of energy systems with simulations, profitability analyses and concepts for integrating renewable energies.

The family-run company KERAFOL® specializes in thermal management and technical ceramics. Thanks to our decades of experience and state-of-the-art process technology, we develop and manufacture high-quality technical products for various markets.

Whether products for thermal management, ceramic substrates, filter ceramics or electrolyte substrates for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), KERAFOL® supports you in the decisive future technologies of tomorrow.

In line with the motto "KERAFOL® makes electronics cool", Kerafol products have been used in electronic assemblies for many years, and the electrification of the drive train in the mobility sector has led to many other new areas of application.

Thanks to many years of experience in the field of polymer technology and the handling of ceramic fillers, our experts in R&D and application engineering develop high-performance, innovative and sustainable solutions, also on customer request.

By offering services such as prototype production and extensive consulting expertise in the field of material application (e.g. dispensing technology), we aim to provide our customers with solution-oriented support and thus ensure their long-term loyalty.

Since 1979, Drei Bond GmbH from Ismaning near Munich has impressed the market as a one-stop supplier of cutting-edge industrial adhesives & sealants, dosing systems as complete solutions, and comprehensive engineering & after-sales services for the automotive industry, machine/plant construction as well as for all manufacturing companies worldwide. We accompany customers from planning, development and validation to series production process, and to contribute to the sustainable strengthening of their competitiveness.

As an experienced and independent engineering and consulting company, we specialize in photovoltaics, battery storage and e-charging parks. We support our customers from the initial idea through to implementation and offer individual solutions: sound energy consulting, customized concepts and quality assurance in all project phases.
We think in interdisciplinary terms: legally, technically and economically. This results in well thought-out overall solutions in which all components are optimally interlinked right from the start. The result: projects that are sensibly planned, approved and successfully implemented economically. Personal cooperation, clear agreements and long-term partnerships are our foundation.

Our customers include companies from trade and industry, municipal utilities and public clients as well as land and plant owners, project developers, citizens' energy cooperatives, but also investors and project-financing banks.

MOLL Batterien GmbH is a medium-sized German manufacturer of innovative battery solutions based in Bad Staffelstein. Founded in 1946, the company has over 80 years of experience in the development and production of modern battery technologies.
MOLL specializes in the development and manufacture of starter batteries for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, as well as energy storage solutions and batteries for industrial applications and the aftermarket.
As a reliable partner to the automotive industry, MOLL is among the established suppliers to leading manufacturers such as Audi, Volkswagen, and Daimler.
Through its own research and development efforts, MOLL has played a key role in shaping battery technology. The company’s success is based in particular on a high level of technical expertise, continuous innovation, and premium quality standards in production.
In addition to traditional battery technologies, MOLL is increasingly investing in future-oriented solutions, particularly in sodium-ion batteries as a sustainable alternative to lithium technologies.

LION Smart is an innovative technology company focused on the development, integration, and production of battery systems and electrical energy storage solutions. As a subsidiary of LION E-Mobility AG, headquartered in Switzerland, LION Smart combines technological excellence, engineering expertise, and a commitment to sustainability to actively shape the energy and mobility transition.
Since its founding, LION Smart has specialized in developing customized battery systems for the automotive industry and other demanding applications. The company covers the entire value chain—from concept development through prototyping and testing to integration into series-production products. With state-of-the-art development and testing facilities, LION Smart offers its customers comprehensive engineering services that meet the highest safety, performance, and quality standards.

One of LION Smart’s key innovative products is the immersion-cooled battery—a modular high-voltage battery system that sets new standards in efficiency, safety, and scalability. The thermal management of an immersion-cooled battery improves dynamics and efficiency by submerging the cells in a dielectric fluid. Combined with fast battery management systems (BMS), electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and advanced analytics, this innovation optimizes performance and ensures safety even at very high charge and discharge rates. We have successfully completed proof-of-concepts with OEM customers for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and megawatt charging for heavy-duty trucks, demonstrating first-class cooling and optimal thermal management. This makes the system suitable for both electric vehicles and stationary energy storage applications.
The combination of in-depth expertise, state-of-the-art production technology, and practical experience makes LION Smart a reliable partner for OEMs, suppliers, and industrial companies.

In addition, LION Smart is developing cutting-edge energy storage solutions for stationary applications (BESS)—such as grid stabilization, renewable energy, or storage for industrial and commercial use. The goal is to make energy available in a sustainable, efficient, and flexible manner. By intelligently connecting mobility and energy, LION Smart is making a significant contribution to the decarbonization of the economy and the reduction of global CO₂ emissions.

The “SMaDBatt” project (Sustainable Materials and Design for Battery Housings) aims to develop environmentally and economically sound solutions for the material selection and design of battery housings. The primary focus is on renewable raw materials such as wood and cork. The project consists of five sub-studies, three of which are dedicated to “materials” and two to “design.” In the “Material” area, the project aims to make material resources—such as thinned wood, recycled wood, and bark—which have rarely been used for high-value applications to date, usable for the mobility industry. This is to be achieved through technological measures (e.g., upgrading, modification) as well as by identifying accessible material flows in terms of sources, quantity, quality, and price. In the “Design” focus area, the project aims to improve the quality of secondary raw materials and the recyclability of battery housings and their components through design for disassembly. In addition, the energy efficiency of electric vehicles is to be increased through adapted thermal management.

Global demand for energy—and electricity in particular—is on the rise, and companies must prepare for a profound transformation in the energy market. Three factors play a key role in this: rising demand for electricity amid fluctuating energy costs, the growing supply of decentralized renewable energy, and rising costs associated with CO2 emissions.

LIVA Power Management Systems GmbH offers companies solutions for their energy transition—from analysis and consulting to product solutions. Our LIVA Hybrid Energy Storage System (Hybrid-ESS) with intelligent control enables integrated and efficient energy management within the company.

The TuWAs research project focuses on companies in the metal forming industry that currently manufacture assemblies and parts for internal combustion engines and must navigate the transition to electric mobility.

Through networking opportunities and the structured transfer of research and development results on tuwas-hub.de, TuWAs supports these companies in shaping their transformation.

The TuWAs Transformation Hub serves as the central hub for knowledge transfer and exchange within the project. This is where an industry-neutral, freely accessible platform is being created (Network Day in October 2026 in Garching, podcasts, seminars, workshops, e-learning, self-assessment, best practices, knowledge map) that supports the transformation process of powertrain companies across the entire value chain.

The Automotive Cluster East Germany (ACOD) is a network of companies, research organizations, and institutions in the automotive industry that supports the sector’s transformation toward electromobility, digitalization, and sustainable value creation.

A key project is TraWeBa (Battery Value Chain Transformation Hub). It focuses on battery technology as the key to electromobility and, in particular, supports small and medium-sized enterprises in positioning themselves along the battery value chain. To this end, technology trends are analyzed, knowledge is pooled, and exchange between industry and research is promoted.

In this way, ACOD helps to secure the industry’s long-term competitiveness and tap into new value creation potential.