Everything You Need to Know About the Conference & Workshop
#TheBatteryShow
Conference Information
Registration Hours and Location:
Riverwalk Entrance on Level 1
Sunday, October 6 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday, October 7 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, October 8 | 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 9 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 10 | 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Conference & Expo Hours
Workshop
Monday, October 7 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Conference
Tuesday, October 8 | 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday, October 9 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, October 10 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Expo
Tuesday, October 8 | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 9 | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 10 | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location
- Conference and Workshop sessions are located on Level 1 in rooms 140 – 142 (sessions rooms are color coded red, orange, yellow, green, blue).
- Keynotes and Leaders’ Roundtables are located on Level 2 in the Grand Riverview Ballroom B.
Presentation Access – Post Show
Approximately 1 week after the conference concludes you will have access to the presentations through Map Your Show.
Digital Resources
Interactive Digital Wall
Hit The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo with a plan to make the most of your time. Utilize one of the Interactive Digital Walls to help you navigate the conference and expo. Located in the Huntington Place lobby outside of Hall B and Hall A, you can’t miss these supersized information and wayfinding hubs. Stop by to search for networking events, exhibits, products and solutions, education sessions and speakers, tech demos, FAQs and more. View the floor plan to locate meeting rooms and find the exhibitors you want to meet on the expo floor. Explore in real-time all the features and events offered at The Battery Show.
Digital Event Guide
The Battery Show prioritizes sustainability! Access the Digital Event Guide via the mobile app for a full exhibitor listing, search product categories, expo features, conference schedule, keynote information, networking events, and more!
Mobile App/Show Planner
Make sure to download The Battery Show North America app on your Apple or Android device. The app gives you access to your personalized My Show Planner with just a simple touch of the screen. Add educational sessions to your planner. Easily discover and locate the exhibitors you want to meet, add them to your My Show Planner, and connect and schedule appointments with them.
Mobile app features include:
- Expo floor plan
- Exhibitor and product category listings
- Schedule of events
- Important event notifications throughout the show
- Chat one-on-one with other attendees and exhibitors
- And much more!
Networking Opportunities
Networking and Lunch Breaks (location)
- Morning networking breaks will be located outside the Grand Riverview Ballroom on Level 2.
- Afternoon networking breaks will be on level 1, outside the breakout session rooms.
- Lunch on conference days will be in the Expo Cafe located at the back of Hall D on the Expo floor.
Expo Networking
The perfect way to end a productive day. Meet like-minded engineers, designers, and decision-makers over beverages and light bites at complimentary networking receptions.
Welcome Party
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Welcome to Detroit: An Electrifying Evening in the Motor City on October 8, 2024 from 6-9 p.m.! 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, appetizing bites, drinks, and an exciting raffle drawing. Connect with peers and industry leaders in the Battery and EVT community as we celebrate The Battery Show's new home in the heart of Downtown Detroit.
First Time Attending?
We wanted to share some of our tips to make the most of the show!
- Create and use My Show Planner to customize your agenda, navigate the event, and make appointments with exhibitors
- Connect with peers by attending multiple networking events (including the Welcome Party)
- Make sure to take time and visit the expo when there is a break during the conference
- We’ve gone digital! Be sure to utilize the Digital Event Guide — your comprehensive resource for The Battery Show
Airport Shuttles
Ride DAX
Fast. Reliable. Convenient. Comfortable. Affordable. Safe.
Detroit Air Xpress transforms the way you get to and from the airport, connecting you from destination to travel in one seamless step.
The Detroit Air Xpress, or DAX for short, is an express bus service that connects Downtown Detroit to DTW airport. This service operates up to 16 roundtrips daily, between 3:30 a.m. and 11 p.m. and the expected travel time is 30 to 50 minutes one way, depending on traffic conditions. Please be aware that construction along the route may impact travel times.
The Downtown Detroit stop is located on the west side of Washington Boulevard at the intersection of State Street. This location is in the heart of the hotel district, and steps from Rosa Parks Transit Center, DDOT, MoGo bike share, the People Mover, and SMART transit options. The QLINE is a few blocks away on Woodward Avenue.
DAX will stop at both McNamara and Evans Terminals at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). The McNamara Terminal stop will be at the dedicated lane drop-off and pick-up point at Departures, and the Evans Terminal stop will be at the Ground Transportation Center.
Parking
Parking lots within walking distance to Huntington Place (shuttle service not available):
- Huntington Place Convention Center Parking ($20/day)
- Rooftop (enter ramp up from Congress west of Second)
- Washington (enter ramp down from Washington at Larned)
- Congress (enter from Congress at First)
- Millenium Garage (adjacent to Huntington Place, one block walk to entrance) ($20/day)
- Enter from Congress between Cass and First)
Parking lots with shuttle service provided to/from Huntington Place
- Off-site Option: River East Parking Garage – 1000 Franklin ($15/day):“Blue” Parking Shuttle picks up from Franklin Street and drops at the Huntington Place Riverfront Entrance on Atwater.• Pre-pay is not required at this parking location but recommended. Credit cards only are accepted at the garage.• Enter from Franklin Street• Shuttle runs every 15 minutes or less to Huntington Place
- Off-site Option: Bagley Mobility Hub – 1501 Wabash Street ($10/day):“Red” Parking Shuttle picks up from Bagley Street stairwell/entrance and drops off at the Huntington Place Riverfront Entrance on Atwater.• Pay on site using app or book online (ParkWhiz/Parkwhiz.com)• Enter from Wabash Street• Free electric vehicle charging stations available• Shuttle runs every 15 minutes or less to Huntington Place
Please note: the People Mover to Huntington Place will not be in service during show dates. Please utilize alternate modes of transportation.
Shuttle Schedule
Our hotel shuttle will make stops at the following locations:
- Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown at Millender Center
- Detroit Marriott Hotel at the Renaissance Center
- DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Downtown Detroit - Fort Shelby
- Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown
- Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection
- Element Hotel at the Metropolitan
Hotel shuttles will be provided every 15 minutes during posted shuttle hours with designated pick-up / drop-off locations outside of the properties for transportation to and from Huntington Place:
Shuttle Hours:
Mon 10/7: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tue 10/8: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Wed 10/9: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thu 10/10: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The following hotels have their own shuttles that will transport our attendees directly to/from HP (attendees should check with the hotel directly for schedules):
- MGM Grand Casino Hotel
- The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection by Hilton
Charging Stations
Need to recharge your device? Charging stations are located throughout the expo floor for you to take a break and charge your phone.
- Venue
Huntington Place
1 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226
View Google Map - Workshop
Monday, October 7 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Expo
Tuesday, October 8 | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 9 | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 10 | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. - Conference
Tuesday, October 8 | 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday, October 9 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, October 10 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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