Since its establishment in 2013, Inter Battery Korea has gradually expanded in scale. By 2025, it has attracted 640+companies from 30+countries to participate in the exhibition, with a total of 75000 attendees. It has become an important platform for battery industry exchange in Northeast Asia, providing solid support for cooperation and development of enterprises.

Exhibition Name: INTER BATTERY+EV TREND KOREA

Exhibition time: March 11-13, 2026

Venue: COEX Exhibition Center, Seoul, South Korea

Exhibition organizer: COEX Korea Battery Industry Association

Exhibition cycle: once a year

Why choose Korea

South Korea is an important birthplace of global battery technology innovation, with outstanding research and development capabilities. In 2021 and 2022, the South Korean government successively released the "2030 Battery Industry Development Strategy" and "Battery Industry Innovation Strategy", guiding the private sector to invest at least 40.6 trillion Korean won by 2030, half of which will be used to develop the next generation of batteries; The government and enterprises jointly establish an 80 billion Korean won R&D and innovation fund to invest in cutting-edge technology research and development.

Seoul, as the core industrial region of South Korea, gathers a large amount of industry resources. There are hundreds of energy storage startups gathered around LG Energy's global R&D headquarters, and the distance between Samsung SDI's pilot factories and material suppliers is very close. This "clustered industrial chain" layout greatly reduces the cycle of technology from laboratory to mass production. In addition, the penetration rate of electric vehicles in South Korea has reached a considerable level, with renewable energy installations accounting for about a quarter, providing vast application space for battery products and making it an excellent place to hold professional battery exhibitions.

The Potential Market of the Korean Battery Industry

At present, as the global new energy industry is rapidly moving towards a new level, the growth momentum of South Korea's battery industry continues to soar with the dual assistance of technology and market. Local leading companies such as LG Energy Solutions, Samsung SDI, SK On, etc. not only firmly occupy a dominant position in the domestic market, but also have a place in the global power battery field. Their technology patent holdings continue to be among the world's top, and their strong competitiveness has become the core force driving market expansion.

The South Korean government has obvious support measures for the energy storage industry, which has been included in the "National Strategic Technology List". The annual R&D investment exceeds billions of dollars, helping the industry chain to achieve full chain improvement from raw materials to recycling. Under the effective driving force of policies, the market size continues to expand, and it is expected to give birth to a new market category with a scale of over 5 billion US dollars in the next five years.

Value highlights of participating in Inter Battery Korea 2026

Inter Battery Korea 2026 is not only a platform for showcasing technology, but also a high-quality bridge for industry exchange and cooperation. At LG Energy's booth, you can have a close-up view of solid-state battery samples with optimized energy density; The demonstration area of Samsung SDI will showcase ultra fast charging technology; There are also "photovoltaic+energy storage" microgrid solutions brought by startups, which have lower costs than traditional models and can provide a clear understanding of the development direction of cutting-edge technologies.

The exhibition gathered decision-makers from over 1500 companies from more than 30 countries, including procurement leaders from globally renowned companies such as CATL, as well as technical executives from European energy companies, providing convenience for expanding business dealings. At the "Theme Forum" held at the same time, emerging policies and next development directions for the Korean battery industry will be presented, helping companies seize market opportunities in advance.

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