Utilities Tech Outlook APAC Conferences

At the critical stage of the in-depth advancement of the global energy transition and the full implementation of China's "dual carbon" goals, the new energy vehicle and energy storage industries have witnessed explosive growth, and the wave of retired power lithium batteries has officially entered the peak of large-scale development. As the core hub connecting the new energy production end and the recycling end, the lithium battery recycling industry is standing at a historical crossroads of strong policy supervision, a booming market, profound technological transformation, and high-level industrial integration, facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges.

Li-ion Battery China 2026 will be grandly held in China in 2026. From a global perspective, the conference will focus on the market dynamics and pricing mechanisms of nickel, cobalt, and lithium resources, comprehensively analyze the changes in the international policy environment and the supply-demand mismatch between the resource and demand sides, and delve into the opportunities for industrial transformation brought about by innovations in battery materials technology.

SMM ASCC 2026 (8th) Automotive Supply Chain Conference and Industry Collaboration ForumBy 2025, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles in China will exceed 50%, driving a structural transformation in the demand for aluminum and steel in automobiles: integrated die-casting technology is extending from the rear floor to the entire vehicle architecture; the proportion of recycled aluminum in automotive aluminum is rapidly increasing (expected to reach 35% by 2030); and the application of aluminum profiles in body structural components such as anti-collision beams, sill beams, and battery packs continues to expand, with an annual growth rate exceeding 50%. The Automotive Supply Chain Conference, after seven years of development, has become a top-tier industry platform connecting OEMs, leading component suppliers, material suppliers, and research institutions.

The 3rd edition of ENES2026 is Europe's definitive nuclear energy conference, organized by LTS Innovate under the FutureNuclear brand. With over a decade of experience, our team members has successfully delivered nuclear energy events across the United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Turkey, South Africa, Egypt, and Indonesia—building two years of dedicated focus on European nuclear innovation.

The global battery industry is undergoing rapid supply chain restructuring, evolving trade policies, and stricter sustainability requirements. Leveraging South Korea's strengths in advanced battery manufacturing and China's leadership in battery materials and critical minerals, the Asia Battery Materials Cooperation Forum 2026 will bring together key stakeholders to strengthen cross-border collaboration.

DeCarbon Tokyo 2026 is a premier international summit designed to accelerate global efforts toward decarbonization and carbon neutrality. Scheduled for 1–3 December 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, the event will convene a diverse mix of stakeholders including corporate leaders, policymakers, investors, technology providers, and sustainability experts. Organized by the Centre for Management Technology (CMT), the summit builds on the success of DeCarbon Tokyo 2025, which attracted strong participation from global carbon removal companies, energy firms, and climate-focused organizations.

As the world’s largest exhibition and conference dedicated to natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, climate technologies, and AI for energy, Gastech brings together the global energy value chain to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time: delivering secure, affordable and accessible energy while advancing the transformation to a lower-carbon future. Now more than ever, it is vital for global energy leaders, policymakers, innovators and investors to convene, exchange insights and take action to strengthen energy security and address the challenges facing the global energy supply chain.

As the Asia-Pacific region continues to experience rapid economic growth and rising electricity demand, the transition toward a low-carbon energy system has become an urgent priority for governments, utilities, technology providers, and industry stakeholders. Scaling up the deployment of advanced energy storage solutions, improving grid flexibility, and accelerating innovation in renewable integration technologies are now critical to reducing emissions and achieving long-term climate and energy goals across the region.

The Internet of Things is the concept of millions of interconnected intelligent devices that communicate with others. The smart grid is an application of the Internet of Things. It is composed of embedded machines, which sense and control the behavior of the energy world. Driven by countries to promote the upgrading of power grid infrastructure, the global smart grid market has continued to grow steadily, and the IoT-driven smart grid has become a hot area of research. Therefore, it is the perfect time to invest in a research initiative, e.g., through our event, in the IoT-dominated smart grid area.

Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd collaborates with Hangzhou Expo Group to host the International Smart Space Exhibition (ISSE), a dedicated trade fair held as part of the Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE). The next fair is scheduled to take place from 23 to 27 September 2026 at the Hangzhou Grand Convention and Exhibition Center.