IFBF 2027 – Preliminary programme
Location: Hotel Barcelo Sants, Barcelona, Spain, and online
Over three days, the 2027 edition of the International Flow Battery Forum will highlight recent global developments in flow battery technology, including large-scale installations, AI and data centre applications, transport uses, and advances in research and manufacturing. The event will bring together manufacturers, customers, investors, and researchers to address supply chain readiness, financing, and large-scale deployment within a high-level technical and commercial networking environment.
With an increasing number of flow battery installations in several markets, this conference addresses the key issues to validate the commercial viability and the investment profile for flow battery projects.
The programme will feature keynote addresses from a Hungarian perspective, alongside insights into recent flow battery projects across Europe, North America, and Asia. These sessions will explore key successes, ongoing challenges, and future opportunities. Particular attention will be given to large-scale installations, including critical IT infrastructure, as well as the specific demands created by Artificial Intelligence and data centres. The programme will also examine emerging applications for flow batteries, including developments in the transport sector.
Bringing together leading international researchers, the event will showcase the latest scientific and technological achievements and discuss their implications for flow battery manufacturers. As research, experimentation, and validation increasingly intersect with commercial deployment, the programme will highlight how technical and commercial challenges are being addressed to enable broader market adoption.
Dedicated sessions will focus on supply chain development, manufacturing advancements, and the steps required to achieve large-scale production. Customers, investors, and financial advisors have been invited to contribute to discussions on project financing, market readiness, and new investment opportunities.
IFBF is recognised for its unique combination of high-level technical content and commercial networking, creating a dynamic platform for collaboration across the flow battery community.
The event is organised as follows:
DAY 0 – Monday 21 June: Pre-Conference Workshop
DAY 1 – Tuesday 22 June: Full day of presentations, panel discussions, networking breaks, and exhibition area at the Hotel Barcelo Sants. Conference dinner in the evening.
DAY 2 – Wednesday 23 June: Morning and early afternoon: presentations, panel discussion, networking breaks, and exhibition area. From 4PM, speedpitching and poster session. From 6PM, networking cocktail reception. Full day at the Hotel Barcelo Sants
DAY 3 – Thursday 24 June: Morning at the Hotel Barcelo Sants: presentations, poster awards, networking breaks. Site visit in the afternoon.