URGENT UPDATE: The highly anticipated CFE2026: The 6th China Flow Battery Energy Storage Conference will take place on March 17-18, 2026, in Hangzhou, China. This groundbreaking event is poised to gather over 1,000 participants, including top industry leaders, researchers, and experts, all converging to discuss the future of energy storage technology.
With the global push towards carbon neutrality intensifying, this summit comes at a critical moment. The demand for renewable energy storage solutions is skyrocketing, and flow batteries are emerging as a key technology to address these challenges. Zhang Jianhua, Party Secretary and Director of the National Energy Administration, emphasizes that new energy storage technologies are essential for stabilizing the energy grid as we transition away from fossil fuels.
The conference will focus on vital topics including the latest innovations in flow battery technology, long-duration energy storage, and advancements in key materials. Attendees can expect 50+ keynote speeches and 100+ premium exhibition booths showcasing the latest in industry advancements. This event is not just another conference; it is a global summit that aims to set the direction for the future of energy storage.
The urgency surrounding this summit is underscored by predictions from the International Energy Agency, which forecasts that electricity demand from data centers and 5G networks in China will surge, increasing their share of electricity consumption from 3% to 6% by 2027. As technological advancements accelerate, the synergy of “energy storage + renewable energy” is expected to become the standard for constructing green data centers.
Academician Zhao Tianshou from the Chinese Academy of Sciences highlights that achieving carbon neutrality hinges on a successful energy transition. Flow batteries, with their long cycle life and scalability, are positioned to play a pivotal role in stabilizing renewable energy supply and demand.
CFE2026 is co-organized by prominent entities including the Asia Flow Battery Industry Alliance and the Global Flow Battery Network, ensuring a comprehensive platform for collaboration and innovation across the energy storage sector. This conference will cover all technical routes in flow battery technology, including all-vanadium, zinc-bromine, and iron-chromium systems, making it a cornerstone event for industry stakeholders.
As the world races towards sustainable energy solutions, the CFE2026 conference is not just an event; it is a call to action for the global energy sector. This summit represents the first-ever gathering of its scale, aiming to foster cooperation and development across all levels of the flow battery industry.
Stay tuned for what promises to be a transformative event in Hangzhou, where the future of energy storage will be defined.
