Can Europe amp up its battery production?

Time: May 7, 2026, 14:00-14:45

In cooperation with Battery Norway

China builds capacity before demand arrives. They innovate fast and price aggressively. Most customers still don’t ask where the cells come from, and Europe is feeling the pressure. 

But the story isn’t over. There are lessons from Northvolt and Freyr, pockets and markets where origin matters, and strategies Europe hasn’t fully played yet. 

Join us for an honest debate on what it will actually take: 

  • Can scaling ever be cracked on European terms? 
  • Where can Europe genuinely outcompete, and where should it stop trying? 
  • What role do policy, capital, and defence markets play? 

Come ready to challenge and be challenged. 
 

Speakers:

Jakob Way

CEO
Nordic Bio-Graphite

Jakob Way is the CEO of Nordic Bio-Graphite, a startup pioneering the production of resilient, fossil-free graphite from bio-based materials.…

Wenpei Lin Brachwitz 

Director of Public Affairs
CATL Europe

 Ms. Wenpei (Viola) Lin Brachwitz is the Director of Public Affairs at CATL Europe, where she plays a pivotal role…

Burkhard Straube

CEO
Vianode

Burkhard Straube is the CEO of Vianode, an advanced battery materials company focused on sustainable, high-performance anode graphite solutions for…

Emma Nehrenheim

Managing Director
European Battery Alliance

Emma Nehrenheim is Managing Director of the European Battery Alliance at InnoEnergy. She has over 20 years of experience in environmental engineering…

Moderator:

Nora Rosenberg Grobæk

Managing Director
Battery Norway

Nora Rosenberg Grobæk is the Managing Director of Battery Norway and works at the intersection of industry, technology and bringing people…