Battery 2030+ Conference – International Battery Community Meets in Münster

From 6 to 7 May 2025, the Helmholtz Institute Münster invited battery researchers from all over the world to Münster Castle. The Battery 2030+ conference focused on green innovations for energy storage.

08 May 2025 – What materials will be used in next-generation batteries? How can research and industry work together to bring new developments to market quickly? How can energy storage become truly green? All these topics were hotly debated by more than 250 international experts at the Battery 2030+ conference. The annual meeting took place on 6 and 7 May at Münster Castle and is part of the research initiative of the same name funded by the European Union. This year's host was Helmholtz Institute Münster of Forschungszentrum Jülich.

Next-Generation Batteries

“Welcome to Battery City Münster,” said Rector Prof. Dr Johannes Wessels of the University of Münster, welcoming the guests to the conference and emphasising the growing importance of battery research for Münster as a location and for the European energy transition. “I am particularly pleased to see so many young people here today,” he said, acknowledging the large turnout of young scientists.

Prof. Dr Maria Forsyth from Deakin University kicked off the conference with a presentation on polymers as a promising material for next-generation batteries. This was followed by exciting presentations from the automotive, chemical and battery cell industries. Other key topics included sensor technology, self-healing and surfaces, recycling and raw materials, as well as safety, manufacturability and accelerated material discovery. A poster exhibition rounded off the first day.

Promoting Young Talent

The second day of the conference was devoted to scientific presentations and the research and discussion results of young scientists. The two best posters in the exhibition were honoured at a festive award ceremony. On the Monday before the conference began, all young scientists got their money's worth already. Wiley editor-in-chief Dr Rosalba Rincon Ovalles gave a workshop on publishing in scientific journals.

About Battery 2030+

Developing sustainable batteries for the future is the goal of the large-scale, long-term research initiative Battery 2030+, which is funded by the European Union with 40.5 million euros. The aim is to accelerate the development of this strategic technology in order to strengthen Europe's position in global competition. This includes establishing a cell manufacturing industry based on clean energy and the circular economy. The goals of a climate-neutral society are to be achieved in line with the European Green Deal.

Here you can find more information about Battery2030+.