Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia
The Inaugural Expo: A Celebration of the Southeast’s Rise to Electric Vehicle Technology
On September 10-12, 2024, The Battery Show South and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo South, co-located with Energy Storage South, successfully launched at the Georgia World Congress Center, welcoming 3,000 engineers, manufacturers, policymakers, and innovators from across the “Battery Belt” and beyond. This inaugural expo showcased Georgia and surrounding southern states as the emerging critical engine for electrification advancement, supply chain resilience, and clean energy leadership in the U.S.
The keynote speech, delivered by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, highlighted the South’s history in driving American manufacturing ingenuity and its contributions to national economic prosperity. McMaster reimagined the Battery Belt’s significance to auto manufacturing innovation, emphasizing the region’s $4.3 billion recent investments and the strategic leadership South Carolina provides in EV and clean energy.
Exploring Economic Opportunities in the South
Cristina Paredes of SC Nexus and Christian Hofer of Key Capture Energy followed McMaster’s keynote, exploring economic opportunities in the South and real-world lessons from energy storage operations across U.S. markets. Their discussion underscored the importance of regional collaboration and innovative partnerships in driving the electrification agenda.
Georgia Leads the Nation in EV Battery and Vehicle Manufacturing Investments
According to a recent report by the Georgia Network for Electric Mobility, Georgia leads the nation in EV battery and vehicle manufacturing investments, with over $31 billion in investments and generating more than 38,000 jobs throughout the last decade. This achievement surpasses Michigan’s investments and marks Georgia’s rapid rise to leading the global EV ecosystem.
“Atlanta is at the forefront of innovation, and launching The Battery Show South in the epicenter of the Battery Belt signifies The Battery Show meeting the industry where it is growing the fastest, at a crucial point when the battery landscape is evolving,” said Shamara Ray, Group Event Director, Informa Markets Engineering. “As we navigate the future of national and international manufacturing, delivery, infrastructure, and adoption intricacies, hosting conversations with these regional leaders and best-in-class industry powerhouses provides timely insight on how to stay competitive on the global stage.”
Robust Educational Programming and Exhibition Highlights
The expo floor, anchored by the Open Tech Forum, Tech Theatre, and series of New Product Showcases, provided a platform to highlight the sector’s ongoing developments toward expanding the Battery Belt’s impact. Sessions focused on battery development, battery in use, EV/HEV technology, and energy storage, covering topics such as battery recycling, safety, AI-driven testing, grid-scale energy storage, and supply chain integration.
Over 250 Companies Exhibited, Showcasing the Latest Innovations
More than 250 companies, including Cox Automotive, DuPont, Panasonic Connect North America, Chroma, American Battery Solutions, Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, Ampherr, ATS Industrial Automation, TA Instruments, Hitachi, Honeywell, Hongfa, Bosch, and Fluor, exhibited on the expo floor, demonstrating the latest products, technologies, and solutions in the advanced battery and electric vehicle sectors.
The Battery Show South Returns, Marking a New Era in Electrification Advancement
The Battery Show South and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo South will return April 22-23, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The upcoming events will continue to build excitement, with The Battery Show Europe taking place this summer in Messe Stuttgart, Germany, and The Battery Show North America on October 6-9 at Huntington Place, Detroit, Michigan.
About The Battery Show
The Battery Show is the largest and most comprehensive advanced battery technology event, co-located with Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, the only trade show and conference exclusively dedicated to advanced battery and the electric and hybrid vehicle drivetrain. Visitors to the shows can discover and demo the latest products, technology, and solutions from nearly a thousand suppliers, network with tens of thousands of attendees, and access a breadth of education across multiple tracks and technical sessions.
About Informa Markets Engineering
Informa Markets Engineering is the leading B2B event producer, publisher, and digital media business for the world’s $3-trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry. Our print and electronic products deliver trusted information to the engineering market, and we leverage our proprietary 1.3-million-name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase influencers. We produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen countries, connecting manufacturing professionals from around the globe.
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The Battery Show South and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo South, co-located with Energy Storage South, welcomed 3,000 engineers, manufacturers, policymakers, and innovators from across the “Battery Belt” and beyond to its inaugural event at the Georgia World Congress Center. The expo showcased Georgia and surrounding southern states as the emerging critical engine for electrification advancement, supply chain resilience, and clean energy leadership in the U.S. The keynote speech, delivered by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, highlighted the South’s history in driving American manufacturing ingenuity and its contributions to national economic prosperity. McMaster reimagined the Battery Belt’s significance to auto manufacturing innovation, emphasizing the region’s $4.3 billion recent investments and the strategic leadership South Carolina provides in EV and clean energy. Cristina Paredes of SC Nexus and Christian Hofer of Key Capture Energy followed McMaster’s keynote, exploring economic opportunities in the South and real-world lessons from energy storage operations across U.S. Their discussion underscored the importance of regional collaboration and innovative partnerships in driving the electrification agenda. Georgia leads the nation in EV battery and vehicle manufacturing investments, with over $31 billion in investments and generating more than 38,000 jobs throughout the last decade. According to a recent report by the Georgia Network for Electric Mobility, Georgia’s rapid rise to leading the global EV ecosystem is marked. The expo floor, anchored by the Open Tech Forum, Tech Theatre, and series of New Product Showcases, provided a platform to highlight the sector’s ongoing developments toward expanding the Battery Belt’s impact. Sessions focused on battery development, battery in use, EV/HEV technology, and energy storage, covering topics such as battery recycling, safety, AI-driven testing, grid-scale energy storage, and supply chain integration. More than 250 companies exhibited on the expo floor, demonstrating the latest products, technologies, and solutions in the advanced battery and electric vehicle sectors. Companies such as Cox Automotive, DuPont, Panasonic Connect North America, Chroma, American Battery Solutions, Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, Ampherr, ATS Industrial Automation, TA Instruments, Hitachi, Honeywell, Hongfa, Bosch, and Fluor showcased their innovations. The Battery Show South and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo South will return April 22-23, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The upcoming events will continue to build excitement, with The Battery Show Europe taking place this summer in Messe Stuttgart, Germany, and The Battery Show North America on October 6-9 at Huntington Place, Detroit, Michigan. The Battery Show is the largest and most comprehensive advanced battery technology event, co-located with Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, the only trade show and conference exclusively dedicated to advanced battery and the electric and hybrid vehicle drivetrain. Visitors can discover and demo the latest products, technology, and solutions from nearly a thousand suppliers, network with tens of thousands of attendees, and access a breadth of education across multiple tracks and technical sessions. Informa Markets Engineering is the leading B2B event producer, publisher, and digital media business for the world’s $3-trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry. They produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen countries, connecting manufacturing professionals from around the globe.
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