Sustainable Plant Engineering Solutions for Battery Manufacturing & Recycling

Event Details:

• Event Start: 11/30/2026
• Event End: 12/04/2026
• Location: Kentucky & Tennessee
• Language: English
• Tickets: Free

From November 30 to December 4, 2026, GACC Midwest and GACC South, in cooperation with the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) and on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), will host a trade show in the United States (Kentucky and Tennessee) focused on sustainable plant engineering solutions for battery manufacturing. The target group consists primarily of small and medium-sized German companies.

Participation offers in-depth insights into market trends and business opportunities, as well as the chance to present products and solutions at industry symposia. The focus is on building professional connections: through targeted networking and one-on-one meetings with potential business and sales partners, as well as relevant decision-makers, long-term collaborations can be initiated. In addition, site visits help participants build a lasting professional network.
 

Interested in learning more? 

Join one of our live Q&A sessions in August. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the program, get answers to your questions, and connect with members of the organizing team.
 

Available sessions:

• Q&A Session 1: August 20, 9:00 AM CT
• Q&A Session 2: August 26, 9:00 AM CT
   

Register for a free session below:

Key Takeaways:

1. Detailed information on the target market and specific business opportunities through an industry-specific webinar and target market analysis—including best practices and insights from German companies operating locally 
2. Presentation of your technologies at symposiums and networking events in front of experts, industry representatives, and decision-makers from business, politics, and academia 
3. Practical insights through targeted visits to companies and institutions, enabling you to gain a better understanding of local market structures and requirements 
4. Individual contact initiation through group meetings and B2B discussions with potential business partners

Why participate?

German machinery and plant manufacturers can benefit from highly attractive business opportunities, particularly in the following areas:

• Shifting demand patterns rather than market decline: new requirements emerging across the entire battery value chain
• Growing need for efficiency and scaling: strong focus on energy-efficient equipment, automation, as well as process optimization and digitalization

Target Group and Participation

The business delegation is aimed at German companies in the following fields:

• Machinery and plant engineering for battery manufacturing and battery recycling
• Supply and equipment technologies for the battery industry
• Automation, testing, and quality assurance solutions
• Circular economy, recycling, and second-life concepts
• Recovery and processing of critical raw materials
• Environmental and sustainability solutions for the battery value chain
   
   

The participation fee depends on the size of the company:

• €250 (net) for companies with an annual turnover of less than €2 million and fewer than 10 employees
• €850 (net) for companies with an annual turnover of less than €150 million and fewer than 750 employees
• €1,500 (net) for companies with an annual turnover of €150 million or more, or 750 or more employees
   

For all participants, the individual services will be certified in accordance with the EU’s de minimis regulation.