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Add-On to the Battery Show 2026: Mini Trade Mission Detroit

📅 October 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM EST | 📍Detroit, MI | $350 - $380

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Are you attending The Battery Show North America 2026 in Detroit, or looking to connect with the international battery and e-mobility ecosystem? Then make the most of your time in Michigan by joining our Battery Show Add-On Program on October 15-16. Go beyond the exhibition floor and gain firsthand insights into the U.S. market through exclusive site visits to American Battery Solutions, ZF North America, and DEKRA. Participants will join a compact and carefully curated program in the Detroit region, one of the leading hubs for automotive innovation and next-generation battery technologies.
 

The program also includes a networking reception with 50+ industry professionals, providing a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build new partnerships, and connect with key stakeholders from across the battery, mobility, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

What to Expect

  • Meet U.S. companies and stakeholders in the battery and automotive sectors
  • Participate in exclusive site visits and behind-the-scenes tours (companies to be announced)
  • Expand your network through targeted networking events and expert discussions
  • Gain firsthand market insights into one of the most dynamic industrial regions in the U.S.
  • Identify business and collaboration opportunities in the fast-evolving battery ecosystem

Event Details:

  • Event Start: 10/15/2026 · 3:00 PM EST
  • Event End: 10/16/2026 · 5:00 PM EST
  • Location: Detroit, Michigan
  • Language: English
  • Participation Fee:
    • Members: $350
    • Non-Members: $380 
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*Participants are asked to submit a binding expression of interest. The participation fee will be invoiced when the minimum number of participants is reached. 

 

*The participation fee includes the organization of the program, site visits, and networking events. Participants are responsible for any additional costs, including accommodation. 

Agenda

Optional: Wednesday, October 14th 2026 
Time Program 
4.30  - 7.30 pm 

Optional: Detroit Region’s Battery Show Reception  

 

This open-house style reception offers an exceptional opportunity to connect with global battery and EV leaders, enjoy cocktails and appetizers, and hear directly from the Detroit Region’s industry pioneers. Alongside Battery Show attendees, you’ll have the chance to network with executives, innovators, and policymakers shaping the future of energy storage and electrification. 

 

Location:  The Beacon, One Woodwawrd Ave., Detroit, MI, 48226 

Thursday, October 15th 2026 
Time Program 
 Transfer to Networking Reception 
4.00 - 4.30 pm Welcome & Delegation Briefing
4.30 - 6.30 pm 

German American Networking Reception 

 

This exclusive evening reception provides an opportunity to continue the conversations sparked at The Battery Show North America in a dedicated German-American networking setting. Bringing together the delegation, German-American business executives, U.S. industry counterparts, and regional partners, the event fosters dialogue, encourages new connections, and supports transatlantic business engagement across the battery production, e-mobility, and automotive value chain. 

 

Location: Warner Norcross + Judd LLP 2715 Woodward Ave Ste 300, Detroit, MI 48201 

 

Friday, October 16th 2026 

 
Time Program 
9.00 am 

Pickup at trade show grounds
  

Location: Huntington Place, 1 John Conyers Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226 

9.30 - 10.30am  

Site Visit to ZF North America + DEKRA 

 

Participants will take part in a joint site visit during which they will receive a facility tour of DEKRA's Plymouth location. ZF North America is a leading mobility technology company that develops advanced vehicle systems for safety, automation, electrification, and mobility solutions. DEKRA is a global provider of testing, inspection, validation, and certification services that helps ensure the safety, quality, and reliability of products and technologies and expertise intertwine. Participants will gain insight into how ZF North America and DEKRA work together to support the future of mobility, seeing firsthand how their technologies and expertise intertwine. 

 

Location: 47603 Halyard Dr, Plymouth, MI 

10.30 - 11.30am  

Business Roundtable  

 

Following the joint site visit, participants will be part of a business roundtable with companies including ZF North America and DEKRA to discuss key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the U.S. battery and automotive sector.    

 

 

12:30 – 2:30 pm 

Site Visit to American Battery Solutions  

 

American Battery Solutions develops and manufactures advanced lithium-ion battery systems for commercial, industrial, and e-mobility applications. Through its expertise in battery pack engineering, prototyping, testing, and production, the company supports the growing demand for electrification across multiple sectors. As a key player in the North American battery industry, it contributes to the development of innovative energy storage solutions and next-generation mobility technologies. The visit includes lunch, discussions with company leadership, and a guided facility tour. 

 

Afternoon Site Visit (TBD) 
4.00 pm End of Official Program  

*This agenda represents a draft program. Kindly be aware that the program is subject to modifications based on factors such as the availability of participating organizations, logistical considerations, and other relevant factors. The program organizer reserves the right to make adjustments to the content and schedule of the agenda with short notice.    

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