Where Industry Leaders Meet and Connect
From welcome parties to expert meetups, discover endless opportunities to grow your network.
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Connect with Peers and Forge Lasting Business Relationships
The Battery Show isn’t just about cutting-edge technology—it’s about the people driving it forward. From curated meetups and receptions to casual conversations on the expo floor, our networking opportunities are designed to help you connect with engineers, executives, suppliers, and innovators across the battery and EV industry. Whether you're looking to build partnerships, share insights, or grow your professional network, you’ll find the right setting to make it happen.
Expo Floor (Level 2)
Unwind and connect after a busy day of discovery. Join fellow engineers, designers, and industry decision-makers for casual networking over beverages and light bites—right on the expo floor. These receptions take place at select sponsored booths, offering a relaxed environment to explore new technologies while engaging directly with leading suppliers. It’s the perfect way to exchange ideas, build new relationships, and reflect on the day’s highlights in a lively, interactive setting.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 4:30pm – 6:00pm
- ITA – Booth 3707
- DEWEsoft – Booth 2016
- Parker – Booth 1822
Delegate Networking Breakfast
Ballroom Prefunction on Level 2.
Exclusive to our conference passholders, start your morning with freshly brewed coffee, tea, and pastries while connecting with fellow attendees before the day’s sessions begin. It’s the perfect way to fuel up for a full day of learning, insights, and innovation—right before our highly anticipated keynote speakers take the stage.
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, mingle with like-minded professionals and jumpstart your networking. Whether you’re looking to build new connections or simply fuel up, this breakfast sets the tone for a productive day ahead.
Meet Up Zone
The Meet Up Zone is your space to go beyond the show floor and get into the conversations that matter most. Each day features curated small-group discussions on the hottest topics shaping the battery and EV industry — from technology breakthroughs to market strategy and policy shifts.
Reserve your spot and get matched with fellow professionals who share your focus area. It's structured enough to be productive, informal enough to be real.
Ready to connect? Register for The Battery Show Detroit 2026 first, then RSVP to secure your seat in the sessions that interest you most.
Session times and location to be announced.
Tuesday, October 13
11 AM – 12 PM Emerging Engineer Meet Up
1 PM – 2 PM Association Meet Up
3 PM – 4 PM OEM Meet Up
Wednesday, October 14
11 AM – 12 PM Academia Meet Up
1 PM – 2 PM Energy Storage Meet Up
3 PM – 4 PM Association Meet Up
Thursday, October 15
11 AM – 12 PM Women in Battery Meet Up
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CEO Meet Up
2 PM – 3 PM Next-Gen Meet Up
*Meet Up Zone RSVP Required
Electrifying Evening in the Motor City
Join us for An Electrifying Evening in the Motor City on October 14, 2026 from 4:30-7:30 PM! After a productive day at The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, this festive event brings you live music by The Jerry Ross Band, dinner, drinks, and an exciting raffle drawing. Connect with peers and industry leaders in the Battery and EVT community in the heart of Downtown Detroit. This is the perfect opportunity to network, unwind, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Motor City. We look forward to welcoming you to this spectacular evening!
1:1 Lounge
Connect on the mobile app and meet in the 1:1 Lounge. Network, strategize and build relationships at The Battery Show. The 1:1 Lounge is where the advanced battery, EV and energy storage community meet to drive the industry forward.
- Download the mobile app – search for “Battery Show NA 2026” in the IOS App Store or the Google Play Store app
- Search for an attendee in The Battery Show App
- Connect and schedule a meeting
- Meet in person at the 1:1 Lounge – Booths 4822 - 4823
Expedition Lounge
The Explorer Plus Pass is your exclusive access to the Expedition Lounge, Booth 1418. Relax and recharge from exploring the Expo. Use the mobile app to map which exhibitor booths to explore next. Take advantage of the opportunity to update your professional headshot. Enjoy refreshments and make new connections before continuing your Expedition on the Expo floor.
*Access to the Expedition Lounge requires an Explorer Plus Pass