2025 IBTF

Overview

2025 IBTF in Saemangeum (2025 Int’l Battery Technology Future in Saemangeum)

2025 IBTF Poster (Eng.)

Event Title

2025 Int'l Battery Tech Future in Saemangeum (IBTF 2025)
Theme

Battery Innovation for Mobility and Energy
Dates

Oct. 23rd (Thu) – 24th (Fri), 2025
Hours

(Day1) 10:00~18:00, (Day2) 10:00~16:10
Scale

7 countries, 20 Sessions (South Korea(10), U.K(3), USA(1), China(3), Finland(1), Sweden(1), Norway(1))
Venue

GSCO (Gunsan Saemangeum Convention Center), Gunsan, Jeonbuk State, Republic of Korea
Hosts

Saemangeum Development and Investment Agency, Jeonbuk State, Gunsan City
Co-Organizers

Kunsan National University, Kunjang University College, Jeonju Kijeon College, Jeonbuk Technopark, Jeonbuk Gunsan INNOPOLIS, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), GSCO
Official Language

Korean and English (AI-powered simultaneous interpretation provided)
Honorary Advisor

Myunghwan Kim, Director, Next-Generation Battery Strategy Center, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) (former CEO of LG Energy Solution)
Main Programs

Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speeches, Plenary & Technical Seminars, Corporate Poster Session (Industry Showcase), Networking

2025 IBTF Background & Purpose

2025 Int’l Battery Tech Future in Saemangeum

01
Strategic Battery Hub

Saemangeum has been designated as a National Advanced Strategic Industrial Special Zone for battery technology (one of four such zones in Korea). The region has attracted ₩9.3 trillion in investments from 23 companies, creating a comprehensive battery value chain from raw materials to recycling.
02
Explosive Growth

The number of battery-related companies in Jeonbuk province grew from just 7 in 2019 to 39 in 2023, while investment volume expanded nearly 52-fold (from ₩137 billion to ₩7 trillion) in that period. Global-leading firms in copper foil, electrolytes, recycling, and supercapacitors are now present in the region.
03
Research Ecosystem

23 specialized research and public institutions related to energy storage technologies are clustered in Jeonbuk, reinforcing its innovation infrastructure and creating a complete ecosystem encompassing materials, cells, reuse and recycling.

IBTF 2025 serves as an international platform to showcase Saemangeum's progress, share the latest industry knowledge and technological innovations, and connect the region with the global battery community. The conference aims to strengthen global networks and collaboration while solidifying Jeonbuk Saemangeum's role as a leading battery industry hub in Northeast Asia.

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