The Battery Show South | April 22-23, 2026

Discover the Future of Electrification and Manufacturing

Students from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte are invited to experience The Battery Show South, the Southeast’s leading event bringing together innovation across battery technology, electric vehicles, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing.

For two days in Charlotte, engineers, manufacturers, and technology leaders will gather to explore the technologies driving electrification and next-generation production.

The event experience brings together the communities behind The Battery Show, EV Tech Expo, Energy Storage South, and MD&M South, creating one dynamic expo floor where students can discover new technologies, connect with industry professionals, and explore future career opportunities.

Use promo code UNCC to claim your free expo pass.

What you'll experience on the expo floor

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Explore Cutting-Edge Innovation

Discover the latest advancements in:

Advanced battery technologies

Electric vehicle systems

Energy storage solutions

Manufacturing and automation

Walk the expo floor and experience the innovations driving the future of electrification and energy.

Attend Free Show Floor Eduction

The Open Tech Forum offers free educational sessions throughout the expo featuring industry leaders and innovators.

Hear directly from experts discussing emerging trends, real-world applications, and the technologies shaping the battery, EV, and manufacturing industries.

Connect with Industry Professionals

Meet engineers, manufacturers, and technology providers from across the industry. You can:

Speak with exhibitors about their technologies and products

Learn about internships and career opportunities

Join networking conversations in the lounge

Attend the Welcome Reception on Day 1 (4:30–6:00 PM)

Showcase Your Research

Students can participate in the Student Poster Presentation Showcase inside The Battery/EV Park on the expo floor.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

Present their research in advanced batteries, EVs, or energy storage

Display posters to industry leaders and innovators

Deliver short presentations to engage attendees and exhibitors

This is a great opportunity to gain visibility and feedback on your work.

>> LEARN MORE

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See Technologies in Action

Experience hands-on demonstrations and live product showcases from leading companies.

From battery materials to manufacturing systems, the expo floor offers a unique opportunity to see how innovations are applied in real-world industry environments.

Discover Career Opportunities

Explore the industries driving the energy transition and electrification movement.

By attending, you’ll gain insight into:

Skills currently in demand across the battery and EV sectors

Emerging career paths in energy and manufacturing

Opportunities to connect with companies shaping the future of technology

Hear from past attendees

Secure my free pass

Explore the expo together, attend sessions, meet industry professionals, and support each other during the Student Poster Presentation.

Use promo code UNCC to claim your free expo pass, and share it with fellow University of South Carolina students so your group can attend together. LEARN HOW >>

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Claim your free expo pass

Join thousands of engineers, manufacturers, and technology innovators at the Southeast’s leading event for electrification and advanced manufacturing.

Use code UNCC for:

? Free Expo Pass

? 20% Off Conference Pass

We look forward to welcoming you to The Battery Show South in 2026.

Do not miss your chance to be part of the industry’s leading event!