Aqueous Zinc-Ion Battery Symposium 2026

The Aqueous Zinc-Ion Battery Symposium 2026 is an exclusive international symposium dedicated to the latest scientific and technological advances in aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Jointly organized by the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, Technische Universität Dresden, and Elbe Cell Technology GmbH, the symposium will bring together leading researchers, industrial innovators, manufacturers, technology developers, and end users to discuss the future of this rapidly evolving energy storage technology.

The symposium aims to foster scientific exchange and strengthen collaboration between academia and industry by providing a focused platform for discussing fundamental research, technological challenges, manufacturing, commercialization, and emerging applications of aqueous zinc-ion batteries. The program will feature invited keynote lectures, technical presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Advanced cathode, anode, and electrolyte materials
• Zinc metal anodes and interface engineering
• Electrolyte design and interfacial chemistry
• Cell design, manufacturing, and scale-up
• Performance, safety, durability, and lifetime
• Advanced characterization and mechanistic understanding
• Industrial perspectives and commercialization
• Grid-scale storage and other emerging applications
• Future challenges and research directions