The 3rd ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC) successfully concluded on 29 August 2025. Set within the eco-conscious surroundings of Phuket, the conference underscored ASEAN’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. The three-day event was organized by the Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association (TESTA) in collaboration with five leading battery and EV organizations across ASEAN.
This year’s conference was attended by more than 340 participants, including Mr. Samawit Supanpai, Deputy Governor of Phuket. It also welcomed a distinguished group of speakers, such as Nobel Laureate Prof. Stanley Whittingham, and Prof. Shirley Meng (University of Chicago / Argonne), along with leading institutions NCSTT (Indonesia), NanoMalaysia, and Singapore Battery Consortium.
Themed around safety, financing, and future growth, the panel discussion sessions from industry leaders and researchers covered latest scientific breakthroughs, strategies to build resilient battery supply chains, and investment in next-generation battery solutions to accelerate ASEAN’s clean energy transition. The exhibitions and networking activities also provided a platform for showcasing innovations and fostering new collaborations.
Dr. Pimpa Limthongkul, Co-founder and president of the Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association, TESTA, said, “This year’s conference has demonstrated that ASEAN is ready to lead the charge in building a sustainable battery ecosystem. With the collective will of industry, research, and government partners, we are no longer just adopters of technology, we are shaping its future.”
Dr. Sing Yang Chiam, Technical Director, Singapore Battery Consortium, ASEAN Battery Safety Network (ABSN) said, “Safety remains at the heart of innovation. As we scale up deployment, we must ensure that performance goes hand in hand with protection. The discussions here show how ASEAN can demonstrate leadership in cross border collaborations for battery safety related initiatives.”
Dr. Rezal Khairi Bin Ahmad, CEO at NanoMalaysia Berhad (NMB), said, “Collaboration across borders is the real driver of progress. From circular supply chains to financing frameworks, ABTC 2025 has set an example that ASEAN’s strength lies in working together to unlock opportunities in the global battery economy.”
Photo Caption: Closing ceremony: Dr. Pimpa Limthongkul, Co-founder and President of the Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association, TESTA and her ABTC2025 team handing over the ABTC time capsule to Dr. Rezal Khairi Bin Ahmad, CEO at NanoMalaysia Berhad (NMB) and his ABTC2026 team.
Key Highlights – Day 2
Plenary speech on Metal-Air Systems to Enable New Storage Applications by Prof. Yet-Ming Chiang (MIT)
Presentation on Understanding Performance and Safety of Anode-Free Batteries by Prof. Shirley Meng (University of Chicago & Argonne National Laboratory).
Panel discussions explored the expansion of large-scale energy storage systems in ASEAN and strategies for balancing safety and performance in next-generation batteries.
Exhibition showcases and a networking gala dinner.
Key Highlights – Day 3
Opening session “Towards a Circular Value Chain for Lithium-ion Batteries” by Kelvin Chan, Director of A*STAR Battery Centre, Singapore.
Panel discussions: Role of circularity & battery passports in strengthening material supply chains, regional collaboration to scale battery swapping for e-mobility and financing strategies to accelerate battery industry growth.
Session on global battery value chain outlook and opportunities in ASEAN.
Closing Ceremony with the official hand-over of ABTC 2026 to Penang, Malaysia, reaffirming ASEAN’s collective commitment to advancing energy storage and clean mobility solutions.
Looking Ahead to ABTC 2026
Building on this year’s momentum, ABTC 2026 will take place in Penang, Malaysia where the country’s growing role in the global battery supply chain and its commitment to advancing clean energy solutions, will provide an even broader platform for fostering innovation, investment, and collaboration within ASEAN and beyond.
The 3rd ASEAN Battery Technology Conference is made possible with the support of key partners and sponsors. Siemens, AI & Digitalization Partner for Battery Innovation, UL Standards & Engagement, Safety and Standards Partner, Shanghai MeditMarket and China International Battery Industry Cooperation Summit as the Publicity Partners . Gala dinner sponsor Hioki E.E. Corporation. Platinum sponsors EGAT and Amphenol Communication Solutions, Gold sponsors Green Tenaga and Huawei Digital Power, Silver sponsors PEC Technology (Thailand)/CD Technologies/Trojan Battery, Fuzhou Fuguang Electronics, SK tes, UNIGRID Battery, 24M Technologies (Thailand), INV Corporation, Xiamen Ampace Technology, AEyeMynd and Bangchak Corporation, and Sponsors AVL SEA & Australia, Nuovo Plus, Schneider Electric (Thailand), FireBright (Thailand), AMW Tech, Montavista Energy Technologies Corporation, Shenzhen Kejing Star Technology, Oska holding, Hitachi Energy (Thailand), Amita Technology (Thailand), Synvista Energy Holdings, EM Motor, Nextere, Neware Technology, Takuni Group, and Provincial Electric Authority. Supporting partners Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau, Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand, National Energy Technology Center, Thailand Science Research and Innovation, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Ministry of Industry, and Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization. For more information on the event, please visit the official website.
