The Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) – US 2026, held December 7–10 in San Diego, CA, is a technical meeting focused on automotive battery systems and vehicle electrification. It brings together OEM battery engineers, cell and pack manufacturers, materials suppliers, recyclers, researchers, and investors to review developments in battery chemistry, cell and pack design, manufacturing scale-up, safety, and end-of-life considerations. The program combines hands-on tutorials, plenary addresses, panel sessions, and parallel technical tracks covering chemistry, manufacturing, xEV battery systems, raw materials, and artificial intelligence applied to energy storage. Speaker proposals are open for priority consideration through May 22. An exhibition area and partnering activities provide opportunities for technical exchange between suppliers, OEMs, and service providers.

Location: San Diego, United States
Venue: San Diego Convention Center