ICBR 2026 – 31st International Congress for Battery Recycling
September 9 - September 11
ICBR 2026 will take place in Berlin, Germany, bringing together battery recyclers, manufacturers, OEMs, collection organizations, policymakers, materials suppliers, technology providers and other stakeholders from across the battery recycling value chain.
The 31st International Congress for Battery Recycling will focus on the challenges and opportunities shaping the global battery recycling industry. The event provides a platform for industry experts and decision-makers to discuss recycling technologies, material recovery, battery collection, regulatory developments, supply chains and the transition toward a circular battery economy.
Key topics include end-of-life batteries, lithium-ion battery recycling, battery collection and treatment, black mass, critical raw material recovery, recycling technologies, battery manufacturing and the relationship between battery production and recycling.
The congress will also address regulatory requirements, international material flows, economic challenges and the development of reliable recycling capacity as demand for batteries continues to increase across electric vehicles and energy storage applications.
ICBR 2026 will provide opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange and business development among recyclers, battery manufacturers, automotive OEMs, policymakers, researchers and technology providers. The 31st edition will be held from September 9–11, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. (icm.ch)