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The GBA Annual General Meeting 2026 is set for December 8-9, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. The theme for this year's meeting is "From Blueprint to Practice: Scaling Sustainable Battery Value Chains". This event is co-hosted by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), emphasizing the collaborative efforts in the battery sector.
Event Highlights
Participants will engage in plenary discussions, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities aimed at fostering collaboration among GBA members and invited guests. The agenda includes:
- Networking Reception on December 8, providing a platform for attendees to connect.
- Site Visits to the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg on both days, allowing participants to witness the vehicle production process.
- An optional visit to the German Bundestag on December 9, where attendees can engage in policy dialogues with German lawmakers.
Registration
Pre-registration is required, and interested participants can express their intent to attend by completing the pre-registration form. Note that participation is subject to the GBA admissions policy and venue capacity.
Speakers
The event will feature notable speakers, including:
- Dr. Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary State Secretary, 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.
For more details, including the full agenda, visit the event website.
