The Premier Academic Event in the Energy Storage Field—the 9th Energy Storage Frontier Technology Conference is expected to open soon. The conference is scheduled to be held from March 31 to April 3, 2026, at the Beijing·Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center, and is hosted by the Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; the China Energy Research Society; and the Zhongguancun Energy Storage Industry Technology Alliance.
This conference features nine major tracks: the Academician Forum, Advanced Energy Storage Materials, Energy Storage Design and System Integration, Grid-Forming ESS, Battery Cells, Hydrogen Energy, Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES), Short-Duration High-Frequency Energy Storage, and Safety and Standards. Led by nine academicians, with more than 50 experts from universities and research institutes and more than 70 representatives from leading enterprises gathering together, the conference will jointly explore frontier technologies, development trends, and future challenges in the ESS sector.
Established in 2017, the Energy Storage Frontier Technology Conference is an important academic brand event actively developed by the Energy Storage International Summit and Exhibition (ESIE). The conference aims to provide a platform for experts and scholars in the ESS sector to share research achievements and discuss frontier technologies. By showcasing the latest advances in energy storage technologies, it stimulates innovative thinking and drives technological breakthroughs; grounded in the integration of academic research and industry needs, it offers new ideas for the innovative development of the energy storage industry.
Conference Highlights
Led by Academicians, with a Strong Lineup
Nine academicians will take the lead, with more than 50 experts from universities and research institutes and more than 70 representatives from leading enterprises gathering together to discuss frontier research achievements and share in-depth industry insights.
Focused on the Frontier, Comprehensive Coverage
Covering hot topic areas such as advanced energy storage materials, battery cells, hydrogen energy, long duration energy storage (LDES), short-duration high-frequency energy storage, grid-forming ESS, energy storage design and system integration, and safety and standards, it provides a comprehensive interpretation of the current development status and future trends of each technology pathway.
Industry–Education Integration, Jointly Seeking Development
Building a high-level platform for industry–academia–research exchange and cooperation, promoting the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and pooling efforts to drive the high-quality development of the energy storage industry.
Zhongguancun Energy Storage Industry Technology Alliance
Student Registration Channel for Attendance
1、The main forum and all technical tracks of the 9th Energy Storage Frontier Technology Conference are free of charge for enrolled students.The Zhongguancun Energy Storage Industry Technology Alliance has set up a dedicated student registration channel; attendance is permitted after approval by the organizers.
2、Registration for the General PublicPlease contact the organizer Zhao Han 18210188771
Visitor Registration Channel

Exhibition Dates: April 1–3, 2026
Exhibition Venue: Beijing·Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center
How to Visit:Scan the QR code above to make a free reservation to visit the exhibition
The Wind Vane for the Development of China’s Energy Storage Industry
The 14th Energy Storage International Summit and Exhibition
ESIE 2026
Exhibition Dates:April 1, 2026–April 3, 2026
Summit Dates:March 31, 2026–April 3, 2026
Venue:Beijing·Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center
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