# CIBF2026 Opens in Shenzhen, Showcasing Next-Generation Battery Technologies Across the Global Energy Storage Value Chain

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- Published: 2026-05-13T18:50:00+07:00
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SHENZHEN, China, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 18th China International Battery
Fair (CIBF2026) officially commenced on May 13 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition &
Convention Center, marking the largest edition in the event’s history. Coinciding
with the first year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, this year’s fair spans 280,000
square meters across 14 exhibition halls, reuniting over 3,200 global exhibitors.
Widely recognized as the world’s premier battery industry showcase, CIBF2026, hosted
by China Industrial Association of Power Sources (CIAPS), has attracted more than
350,000 professional attendees from around the globe, further solidifying its role
as a pivotal platform for industrial innovation and international cooperation.

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During the opening ceremony, senior government officials, industry executives, academics,
and researchers gathered to mark the start of CIBF2026. As a leading platform for
industry exchange and cooperation, CIBF remains focused on fostering technological
innovation, strengthening collaboration across the entire industrial chain, and 
supporting the continued development of the global battery and energy storage sector.

**Turning Cutting-Edge Innovation Into Real-World Applications, Powering the Next
Generation of Energy**

As a global launch platform for emerging technologies, CIBF2026 presented a comprehensive
showcase of next-generation battery innovations and commercial applications. From
conventional lithium batteries to solid-state, sodium-ion, and flow batteries, the
exhibition covered the full industry spectrum, including cell manufacturing, intelligent
equipment, and recycling.

Leading global battery manufacturers including CATL, BYD, EVE Energy, and Sunwoda
unveiled their latest battery technologies and solutions at the event. Across the
broader supply chain, companies including Guangdong Lyric Robot Automation Co., 
Ltd., Yudian Automation, Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Yantai 
Leawat Power Technology Co., Ltd., and Gaoneng Digital Manufacturing showcased innovations
in smart manufacturing, battery materials, and energy storage technologies.

A dedicated "Disruptive Technology Experience Zone" gave attendees a close-up view
of advances ranging from solid-state battery electrolyte research to innovations
in dry-electrode equipment, illustrating how the industry’s competitive focus is
shifting from cost competition toward technology-driven differentiation.

In addition, this year’s exhibition introduced an integrated showcase spanning electric
vehicles, energy storage operations, smart home systems, and outdoor equipment applications.
By connecting battery technologies with real-world use cases, the event created 
new opportunities for cross-sector cooperation and broader commercial adoption.

**Premier Industry Gathering Shapes Direction and Convenes Leading Expertise**

Alongside the exhibition, CIBF2026 also hosted a series of high-level forums and
technical exchange sessions, bringing together more than 2,000 industry experts,
researchers, and corporate representatives from China and around the world.

Among the key events, the CIBF2026 Conference on the Frontier Technology of Advanced
Batteries featured an opening ceremony alongside multiple parallel sessions held
throughout the event. The sessions included Advanced Sodium-ion Battery Technologies,
Battery Safety and Evaluation, Solid-state Battery and Next-generation Battery Technologies,
High-Power Battery and High-Power Fast Charging Technologies, Sodium-ion Batteries,
Key Materials, Carbon Footprint and Aftermarket, AI for Battery, Smart Equipment
and Manufacturing, as well as the Young Scholars Forum.

A parallel session, the Conference on Next-generation Battery Technologies and Advanced
Manufacturing for Electric Aviation, focused on core aviation battery technologies,
including high-rate discharge performance, lightweight packaging, and thermal runaway
mitigation. Another session, the 6th Conference on New Energy Storage Technology
and Engineering Application, examined key breakthroughs in energy storage batteries
related to lifespan, safety, and cost efficiency, reflecting the sector’s increasingly
central role in future power systems.

CIBF2026 will run through May 15. More than a global barometer for the battery industry,
the event also serves as a reflection of the expanding international role of China’s
battery and energy storage sector.

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