Tues 18 - Weds 19 March, 2025

Autoworld, Brussels

In Person Event

MASS SCALE LITHIUM ION BATTERY PRODUCTION IS THE MEGATREND OF OUR TIMES

Benchmark is delighted to announce the return of the Giga Europe event series, established as the is the world’s premiere platform for the electric vehicle to lithium ion battery supply chain.

We are excited to announce that Brussels has been selected as host city: home to the European Parliament, Brussels is the perfect place for the region’s government, industry and finance will meet to chart a course for the region's lithium ion economy, from mine to electric vehicle.

“Perfect mix as a conference: tons of interesting content, meeting all the right people in two days which normally takes half a year, and also amazing to meet new people I probably would have missed otherwise.”

“The experience of Gigafactory Europe in 2024 can be described as groundbreaking and transformative. A symbol of advancement and guidance in the shift towards a more eco-friendly and sustainable future.”

“Great experience, content was on point. Networking was easily done via app. Panel discussions were very fluid and pitched just right for the broad audience. Good mix of government, industry and some of the finance partners.”

• Securing Europe’s Strategic Position in the Global Energy Transition: Explore how Europe can enhance supply chain independence through policies like the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA).
• Strengthening Europe’s Critical Mineral Supply Chains: From Mining to Recycling: Discuss opportunities for localizing mining, refining, and battery recycling to create a circular economy.
• Next-Generation Technologies and Battery Innovation: Look at the opportunity for European leadership in cathode and anode materials and explore the innovation trends that may disrupt the market.
• Financing the Energy Transition: Unlocking Capital for Mining and Manufacturing: Highlight opportunities for green capital investment, including ESG-linked funds, government grants, and public-private partnerships.
• Integrating Batteries into Europe’s Energy Ecosystem: Investigate energy storage solutions, from grid-scale batteries to repurposed EV batteries for microgrids and fast-charging networks.

Giga Europe attracts key decision makers and active participants   in the energy transition supply chain, from global policy makers,   financial institutions, carmakers, battery manufacturers and   critical mineral suppliers.

Giga Europe 2024 Highlights:

Last year’s conference was opened with words of welcome from Ebba Busch, Minister for Energy, Business and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister, Government of Sweden.

The conference featured Guest of Honour Keynote  with Peter Handley, Deputy to the Director, Head Of Unit, DG GROW, European Commission.

Our venue: Autoworld

Autoworld is Belgium's national car museum. Located in the heart of Brussels, housed in a prestigious building in the Cinquantenaire Park and one of Europe's most impressive automobile collections.

Within walking distance of the European Parliament buildings and close to range of accommodation options. The combination of its remarkable architecture, extensive collection of vehicles, central location, and quality service make an event at Autoworld a unique event experience.