Accelerating Europe's Competitiveness: The EIT RawMaterials Summit 2026 brings together the full value chain to turn ambition into delivery. Policymakers shaping the frameworks, CEOs deploying capital into extraction and processing, startups commercializing breakthrough technologies, investors backing bankable projects, and the researchers making it work. If you're building Europe's materials future, this is your platform.
The battery community of TraWeBa will meet on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the day event “Trendsetter Battery?” at vevio Inklusionsbetrieb gGmbH/CFK in Spiesen-Elversberg, organized by Daniela Neisius from consortium partner saaris – saarland innovation und standort GmbH.
Meet experts from several German states to exchange ideas on battery-related topics (from production to testing, automation, remanufacturing, quality, and much more).
You will learn things you didn't know before, meet companies you may not yet be familiar with, and receive new inspiration that will help you move forward.
In addition, there are 2 stage spaces and some exhibitor spaces available for which you can register.
Sustainable Solutions Week 2026 (March 16–24) brings together international stakeholders from business, research, politics, and startup ecosystems to develop solutions for a sustainable and resilient future. The program includes pitch sessions, panels, and matchmaking formats and is aimed at anyone who wants to actively shape sustainable transformation.
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Dear startups, investors, business angels and media professionals,
Experience the startup world up close at the International STARTUP MEETUP on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 , starting at 6:00 p.m. at HANNOVER MESSE in Hall 25 / Center Stage .
Look forward to a special networking evening, presented by Niedersachsen.next Startup and hannoverimpuls with the support of NBank , KPMG and de:hub . In its 22nd edition, the meetup once again brings together startups, investors and media professionals, creating space for inspiring encounters and new synergies – right in the heart of the dynamic atmosphere of HANNOVER MESSE.
Here's what you can expect:
Networking: Exchange with fascinating personalities and experts
• Inspiration: New impulses, ideas and perspectives
• Enjoyment: Snacks and drinks
Registration & Admission: Secure your spot early and register here. You will also need a HANNOVER MESSE ticket to access the meetup – you can get a free ticket here: https://www.hannovermesse.de/?open=ticketRegistration&code=Eu_Uy
We're looking forward to a great evening with you!
World's leading trade fair for the manufacturing industry
Currently, only digital participation is possible.
The (fossil-free) transformation of our energy system is in full swing, and battery storage is the key to making renewable energies usable in a way that is system-friendly, economical, and reliable. Against this backdrop, the Hamburg Energy Building Center, together with NAEXT, Frank ECO Energy, Scada, and Hosenso, cordially invites you to the 1st Hamburg Battery Day. For this event, we have secured leading figures from science, the energy industry, and business practice who will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future of battery storage in their presentations.
Become part of the third networking congress of the Bavarian battery industry and experience with us:
The Bavarian battery strategy is being launched – stay tuned for the announcement by State Minister Hubert Aiwanger.
Networking – We facilitate on-site industry- and application-related exchange with industry and research.
Exhibition – Show what you've got! The exhibition is a great place to start a conversation. Showcase your products and learn about current trends and technologies.
Technology – An exciting program awaits you. Not only are lithium-ion batteries developing rapidly, but redox flow batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and next-gen technologies are also topics of discussion.
Start-ups – here Bavaria shows how to bring innovations from research into industry and how strong the start-up landscape in Bavaria is.
With the support of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy, Economy and Regional Development, we want to better network the industry, highlight current topics and show the support options for stakeholders.
This year at Hannover Messe 2026, we will provide once again valuable insights into innovative approaches and current trends in battery and hydrogen technology.
Same as last year, we are pleased to welcome Niedersachsen.next with its initiative federally funded project TraWeBa – Transformations-HUB Value Chain Battery as co-organizer.
Join us for the event "INNO-HyBat: Battery and Hydrogen Technologies" where experts from both science and industry will explore cutting-edge developments and technological trends in these fields.
The Göttingen conference on current developments in the energy supply system has been held by the Federal Network Agency in cooperation with the Energy Research Centre of Lower Saxony since 2009.
It is aimed at representatives from companies, associations, consultants, government agencies, and academia. As a working conference, it strives to provide interdisciplinary, practical discussion contributions and impetus.
The conference venue is the Alte Mensa in Göttingen.
Topic: Hydrogen Worldwide – Best Practices & International Affairs. Friday morning, 10:00 a.m.: A delicious cup of coffee or tea and a relaxed online discussion with people from the hydrogen world – that's Hydrogen Coffee. This regular networking event takes place (almost) every third Friday of the month via Zoom to discuss the most relevant current topics in the industry. On January 30, 2026, we welcome Vanessa Grimm-Rohn and Jan Schulte from Fichtner Management Consulting. Fichtner is a globally active planning and consulting firm in the energy sector. Under the title "Hydrogen Worldwide: Best Practices & International Affairs," they will provide us with a well-founded overview of the international hydrogen landscape and show where projects are already being successfully implemented.