Swiss Battery Days 2026 at ETH Zurich (August 24–26)

From August 24 to 26, 2026, the 8th edition of Swiss Battery Days will be held at ETH Zurich (Scherrer Auditorium). Co-organized by the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), and the Swiss Battery Association (iBAT), this premier event serves as an essential platform for young researchers and leading experts to showcase breakthroughs and strengthen networks across Europe and beyond.

Core topics & focus areas

The conference covers the entire value chain of advanced electrochemical energy storage, including:

1. Material synthesis & characterization: Novel active materials, solid-state electrolytes, and interphase chemistry.

2. Electrode & cell manufacturing: Scaling up synthesis, electrode processing, and cell integration methodologies.

3. Battery data & AI applications: Dedicated sessions featuring discussions on battery data science, computational modeling, and machine learning for battery life and safety prediction.

Event overview & key dates

• Event Name: Swiss Battery Days 2026 (8th Edition)

• Dates: August 24 – 26, 2026

• Venue: ETH Zurich, Scherrer Auditorium (Gloriastrasse 35, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland)

• Co-Organizers: Empa, PSI, iBAT

• Contact Email: swissbatterydays@empa.ch

• Key Deadlines:

• Registration & Abstract Opening: March 1, 2026

• Exhibitor Registration Deadline: June 26, 2026

• Abstract Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026

• Notification of Acceptance: July 17, 2026

• Registration Deadline: August 14, 2026

Committee leadership & esteemed speakers

Chairs

• Chair: PD Dr. Arndt Remhof (Empa)

• Co-Chair: Prof. Dr. Corsin Battaglia (Empa, ETHZ, EPFL)

• Vice chair: Dr. Sigita Trabesinger (Paul Scherrer Institute)

Keynote & invited speakers

The symposium gathers world-renowned researchers, including Prof. Raphaële Clément (UC Santa Barbara / MPI for Solid State Research), Prof. Emma Kendrick (University of Birmingham), Prof. Dorthe Bomholdt Ravnsbæk (Aarhus University), Prof. Nuria Tapia-Ruiz (Imperial College London), Prof. Nella Vargas-Barbosa (University of Bayreuth), and Dr. Gustav Graeber (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin / BAM).

Special focus: battery data days session

Distinguished experts including Prof. Erik Berg (Uppsala University), Prof. Tonio Buonassisi (CSEM / MIT), Dr. Matthew Evans (University of Cambridge), Prof. Weihan Li (RWTH Aachen), and Prof. Magda Titrici (Imperial College London) will give invited talks addressing data-driven battery discovery and characterization.

Connect with NEWARE at swiss battery days 2026

Swiss Battery Days 2026 brings together cutting-edge research in battery materials, operando characterization, and data-driven testing.

NEWARE is dedicated to empowering electrochemical research and battery testing workflows. We warmly welcome researchers, industry peers, and partners to connect with our team during the event to exchange insights, explore testing requirements, and discuss tailored testing equipment solutions. We look forward to meeting you at ETH Zurich!