NAATBatt 2027 Annual Conference Empowering Electricity

Turn Insight Into Action: Sessions and Experiences

Briefings by Top Consultants and Market Analysts

Get briefings from some of the top management consulting firms in the world about key sectors of the advanced battery market including light and heavy EV's, grid-connected stationary energy storage, the market for batteries in data centers, robotics and aerospace, the markets for energy materials and for black mass and second-life batteries. This is the sort of information you need to succeed in the battery business.  Get it all at NAATBatt 2027.

Hear What NAATBatt Leadership Is Thinking

Get historic perspectives on market trends and technology developments from NAATBatt’s Chief Technology Officer, Bob Galyen, and Chief Science Officer, Nobel laureate M. Stanley Whittingham.  Hear what trends the experts are following and developments they expect in advanced battery technology in 2027.

Find Your Next Opportunity through the Member Updates Presentations 

Hear short presentations by more than 200 NAATBatt member companies and research institutions describing their most important products and innovations.  Listening to the Member Update Presentations, a tradition at NAATBatt annual meetings, is like drinking out of a fire hose.  But no where else will you get to understand exactly who is doing what in batteries--and who you should be talking to.

Get Into the Details with Impact Sessions

NAATBatt 2027 will feature new "Impact Sessions" providing deep dives into niche areas of the battery industry.  Join focused discussions on non-lithium and emerging chemistries; defense batteries and domestic supply-chain security; heavy-duty truck, rail, and transit electrification; the missing midstream (pCAM/CAM/AAM); financing battery technology; and U.S. battery-materials mining, among other topics. 

Learn What Battery Customers Want Battery Makers to Know

The plenary sessions at NAATBatt 2027 will focus on major customers of battery technology.  Hear what foreign battery transplants in North America want their prospective suppliers and partners to know.  Learn what major utilities think about the future of BESS.  Understand how to partner with data centers and data center developers to grow this promising if embattled market.

Make the Personal Connections that Mature into Business Connections

NAATBatt is fundamentally about better networking in the advanced battery industry.  At NAATBatt 2027, use the breakfast table discussions, Community Action Labs, golf, tennis and pickleball tournaments, Spouses and Companions Program, Women in Batteries Lunch, NAATBatt Annual Dinner and numerous networking breaks to meet the people and companies you want to meet.  Most good business relationships grow out of good personal relationships.  Plant those personal relationship seeds at NAATBatt 2027.

Take the Spotlight at NAATBatt 2027!

Member Update Presentations: Showcase Your Company. Share Your Innovations. Make Connections.

One of the most anticipated features of the NAATBatt Annual Meeting & Conference, Member Update Presentations give NAATBatt members an exclusive opportunity to put their companies in the spotlight before an audience of industry leaders, innovators, investors, and potential business partners.

These dynamic, 4–5 minute presentations are your chance to showcase your company's latest innovations, introduce new technologies and products, highlight recent achievements, and share exciting business developments with the people shaping the future of advanced batteries and energy storage.

For attendees, Member Update Presentations offer a fast-paced look at who's doing what across the battery industry. For presenting companies, they provide valuable visibility, opportunities to spark new business relationships, and a platform to share what makes your company stand out.

Not a NAATBatt member? Don't miss your opportunity to take the stage!

Member Update Presentations are an exclusive benefit of NAATBatt membership. Join NAATBatt to unlock this opportunity and gain access to a powerful network of companies and decision-makers across the advanced battery and energy storage industry.

Must register and sign up for a Member Update Presentation by January 15, 2027,

Your company has a story to tell. Make sure the industry hears it!

Join NAATBatt Today

NAATBatt 2027 Registration Fees 

*Member Rate: available to employees of NAATBatt member firms in good standing.

 **Government Rate: available to full-time employees of a federal, state or local government agency and to full-time employees of a federal national research laboratories. To qualify for this rate, you must register using a valid government email address ending in .gov.

 ***Group Discount: available to current NAATBatt members in good standing who register three (3) or more attendees from the same company at the same time.

Optional Conference Add-ons

Golf Tournament – $425

Tennis/Pickle Ball – $275

Tournament Dinner only – $220

Spouse and Companions Program – $350

Shmuel de Leon Energy Seminar: What’s New in Chinese Battery Technology –$300

Kick Off NAATBatt 2027: Connect, Compete & Have Some Fun!

Monday, February 8

Why wait for the conference to begin to start making connections? Kick off NAATBatt 2027 with an afternoon of friendly competition, California sunshine, and great company!

Whether you're hitting the fairways, serving up a tennis match, or joining the pickleball action, these pre-conference activities offer the perfect opportunity to reconnect with industry colleagues, meet new contacts, and build relationships in a relaxed resort setting.

Choose your game, bring your competitive spirit, and get a head start on the networking that makes NAATBatt's Annual Meeting an event you won't want to miss!

Golf Outing & Tournament Dinner
Pete Dye Resort Course  |  $425 per person

Tee off against the dramatic desert backdrop at the Westin’s 18-hole Pete Dye Resort Course. This par-70 championship layout stretches 6,706 yards, with sculpted mounds, deep bunkers and water hazards that keep every round interesting. Add sweeping mountain views and good company, and you have an outing worth clearing your calendar for.  Play a round with fellow attendees, make connections between shots and finish the day swapping golf stories over dinner. A little friendly rivalry is encouraged; a perfect swing is entirely optional.  Your golf registration includes: lunch, unlimited practice range, 18-holes golf, tournament dinner and prizes.  Need clubs? Rental clubs are available for an additional $100.  Explore the Pete Dye Resort Course

Tennis & Pickleball Tournament and Dinner
Westin Rancho Mirage Racquet Sports  |  $275 per person

Game, set, network! Pick your court and bring your competitive spirit to the Westin’s resort racquet facilities. Tennis players can rally on four lighted courts, including a sunken stadium court, while pickleball fans can enjoy eight dedicated courts. Whether you’re chasing the winning point or discovering your new favorite sport, expect lively play, plenty of laughs and a chance to meet people beyond the conference ballroom. Choose tennis or pickleball, enjoy an afternoon of spirited matches with fellow attendees, then reunite for a tournament dinner, prizes and stories about that shot you almost made. Your racquet-sports registration includes: tennis or pickleball tournament play, tournament dinner and prizes.  Explore the tennis and pickleball facilities

Not Playing? Join Us for the Tournament Dinner!

Westin Rancho Mirage Resort  |  $220 per person

You don’t have to swing a golf club or pick up a racquet to be part of the fun! If sports aren’t your thing or you’re arriving later in the day, join us for the Tournament Dinner and kick off NAATBatt 2027 with great food, good company, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with colleagues and make new connections.

Celebrate the day’s winners, share a few laughs, and get a head start on networking before the conference officially begins!

 Quick Registration Details 

Spots are limited. Choose your adventure when you register and join us for a day of friendly competition, great food and connections that go well beyond the meeting room.

Spouse & Companion Package | $350

Bring your spouse or companion along and let them enjoy the NAATBatt 2027 experience! For just $350, your guest will have access to all conference meal functions and social gatherings, including three breakfasts, three lunches, two receptions, five networking breaks, and one dinner. It's a wonderful opportunity for your guest to enjoy great food, meet new people, reconnect with friends, and be part of the NAATBatt community throughout the conference.

Official Conference Hotel

The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
71333 Dinah Shore Drive  |  Rancho Mirage, CA  |  (760) 328-5955

Stay at the heart of NAATBatt 2027

Your hotel should be more than a place to sleep. Make The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa your home base for NAATBatt 2027 and put yourself at the center of the meeting, the conversations, and the connections that matter.

With conference sessions, networking events, and opportunities to catch up with colleagues right where you are staying, you can spend less time traveling between venues and more time making the most of the conference. Skip the daily back-and-forth, avoid the added cost of rideshares or rental-car trips to an off-site hotel, and be ready for early sessions, evening events, and spontaneous conversations in between.

Set in Rancho Mirage, the resort offers a welcoming desert setting to connect, recharge, and enjoy the full NAATBatt experience. Stay where the meeting happens, and do not miss a moment.

Book your room at the NAATBatt meeting rate

NAATBatt has arranged a special group rate of $269 plus tax and NO RESORT FEE at the official conference hotel. Book through the conference link below to request the meeting rate and keep everything happening during the event within easy reach.

Getting There

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is the closest airport listed below. The hotel does not provide airport shuttle service; arrange your own ground transportation to the resort.

Ground transportation from Palm Springs (PSP)

Rideshare: Uber and Lyft are available at PSP. Follow airport signs or your app’s pickup instructions to the designated rideshare area. Fares vary by demand, vehicle type, and travel time.

Taxis: Local taxi service is also available. The contact numbers listed in the source travel information are Yellow Cab of the Desert, (760) 340-8294, and Desert City Cab, (760) 328-3121. Confirm the fare and pickup details directly with your driver or provider.

Travel tip: Book the official conference hotel first, then arrange your airport transfer. Once you arrive, you can focus on NAATBatt instead of planning another commute each morning and evening.

Cancellation Policy 

Conference registration may be canceled with full refund (less a $100 processing fee) provided that a written request for cancellation is received by December 15, 2026. Registrants who submit cancellation requests between December 16, 2026 and January 31, 2027, will receive a 50% refund. 

After January 31, 2027, all registrations are non-refundable. No refunds or credit will be given for cancellations received after January 31, 2027, or for no-shows.

Cancellation requests must be submitted by e-mail to info@naatbatt.org. Registrants are strongly advised to purchase travel insurance to guard against the possible cost of a late cancellation or to take advantage of the Transfer/Substitution Policy explained above.

Transfer/Substitution Policy

Prior to February 8, 2027, registrants may transfer their registration to another person at no cost. To request such a transfer, the registrant must submit a substitution request by e-mail to pszyper@naatbatt.org and designate the names of both the original registrant and his or her substitute as well as the company affiliation, job title, e-mail address and mobile phone number of the substitute.