On 24 and 25 March, the tenth edition of the Munich Battery Discussion took place in Garching - a now well-established conference for the exchange between science and industry in the field of battery technology. Under the motto "Advancing Materials and Production Strategies for Next-Generation Automotive Batteries," around 240 participants from research institutions and industry gathered over two days to discuss current challenges and solutions along the entire value chain – from fundamental materials research to scalable manufacturing technologies.
The event opened with welcome addresses from representatives of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the BMW Group. This was followed by a high-level scientific program featuring talks from internationally renowned experts, including Jürgen Janek (Justus Liebig University Gießen), Clare Grey (University of Cambridge), William Chueh (Stanford University), Yang Shao-Horn (MIT), and Raphaële Clément (UC Santa Barbara).
The first day of the conference focused on material innovations for Li-ion and solid-state batteries as well as scalable production processes. Discussions included new insights into the microstructure of metallic anodes, operando characterization techniques, and the potential of disordered rocksalt cathodes. The afternoon session highlighted practical approaches to dry-electrode fabrication, continuous mixing, and modular plant concepts.
The second day emphasized electrochemical fundamentals and electrode–electrolyte interface dynamics in lithium-ion cells. Topics included detailed presentations on aging mechanisms, thermal behavior, and electrolyte movement in large-format cells, as well as the mechanical properties of solid electrolytes and interfacial electrochemical reactions.
With 18 expert talks, intensive discussions, and a joint conference dinner, the event once again provided an excellent setting for interdisciplinary exchange. The Munich Battery Discussion has become a cornerstone of the scientific-industrial dialogue in Munich – with the shared goal of advancing the next generation of high-performance, sustainable, and globally competitive battery technologies.
We sincerely thank all speakers and participants and already look forward to the next edition.