Korean battery manufacturers are set to prominently feature their energy storage system (ESS) technologies at the 'InterBattery 2026' exhibition held from the 11th to the 13th. With a focus on next-generation opportunities, this year's event aims to showcase the utilization of battery technologies in new industries such as defense, robotics, and urban air mobility (UAM). The exhibition, now in its 14th iteration, will host 667 companies from the global battery value chain, including major players like LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, and SK On.

The exhibition will provide a platform for sharing strategies related to the expansion of energy storage systems, especially as the electric vehicle (EV) demand slows down and the market for energy storage devices grows rapidly spurred by renewable energy expansion and AI transitions. SK On plans to introduce a high-energy-density lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pouch battery aimed at energy storage systems, while LG Energy Solution will unveil its JF2 DC LINK 5.0, a lithium iron phosphate-based energy storage solution tailored for Korea's power infrastructure and regulatory environment.

This year's event highlights a shift beyond mere technological showcases to include practical business connections within the industry ecosystem. A cooperation buying consultation meeting will facilitate collaborations among participants to strengthen their inter-business relationships and explore synergies in the rapidly evolving energy storage market. The exhibition also plans to illustrate next-generation technological strategies, like solid-state and sodium batteries, and the enhancement of safety measures, which are seen as transformative for the battery industry.