What Energy Storage Summit does

Energy Storage Summit is a B2B conference and exhibition brand focused on the operational, commercial, and technical realities of utility-scale battery energy storage in Germany and Europe. The event is held annually at Messe Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany, and is co-located with The Battery Show Europe and the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo Europe, drawing from a shared 1,160+ exhibitor base and 18,000+ attendees from 72+ countries. The program is structured over three days around Germany's specific market shifts — capacity market design, inertia services, the planned national LDES auction, and the 24GW utility-scale storage target by 2037 — and serves decision-makers across developers and IPPs, investors and asset owners, utilities and TSOs/DSOs, OEMs and integrators, software and analytics providers, policymakers, manufacturers, and banks.

The business is owned and operated by Informa PLC (LSE: INFOR.L), a publicly listed global events conglomerate headquartered at 5 Howick Place, London. Energy Storage Summit has no proprietary technology products; its platform consists of an event website, the Map Your Show-powered exhibitor portal, and supporting digital tools for registration, content distribution, and matchmaking. The offering is monetized through four event-driven revenue streams: (1) tiered attendee passes — Explorer Pass at €99, Explorer Plus at €249, and Leader Pass at €2,049 with group discounts; (2) exhibition booth sales for 1,160+ exhibitors; (3) Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Supporting sponsorship packages; and (4) paid speaking and conference participation opportunities. Distribution combines self-serve online registration with direct enterprise sales, a China channel partnership with Nanjing Vites, and authorized hotel booking and logistics partners (Bnetwork, DB Schenker).

Name

Energy Storage Summit

Legal name

Informa PLC

Website

https://energystoragegermany.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Energy Storage Summit is an annual B2B conference and exhibition focused on Germany's utility-scale battery storage market, co-located with The Battery Show Europe at Messe Stuttgart and serving 18,000+ attendees from across the European storage value chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Attendee Passes: Three-tier pass structure offering varying levels of access to expo floor, conference sessions, and networking lounges. Explorer Pass (€99) for expo access, Explorer Plus (€249) adds curated tours and single keynote access, Leader Pass (€2,049) provides full conference access with networking lounge and catering.
2. Exhibition Booth Sales: Companies rent exhibition space to showcase products and services to event attendees. Includes access to exhibitor portal, customer invite program with promotional tools, and complementary expo passes for booth staff.
3. Sponsorship Packages: Tiered sponsorship opportunities including Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Supporting sponsor levels. Offers pre-event and onsite branding, thought leadership speaking slots, and marketing exposure.
4. Conference Speaking Opportunities: Paid speaking slots and conference session participation for industry experts and thought leaders in the energy storage sector.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Energy Storage Summit Germany is a three-day B2B conference and exhibition held at Messe Stuttgart, focused on the operational, commercial, and technical aspects of battery energy storage assets in Germany. The event is co-located with The Battery Show Europe and combines tiered attendee passes, an exhibition floor with 1,160+ exhibitors, 150+ expert speakers, curated expo tours, networking experiences, and sponsorship packages targeting developers, investors, utilities, TSOs, OEMs, and policymakers across the European storage value chain.

Product overview

Energy Storage Summit is a three-day conference and exhibition event focused on energy storage operations, performance, and market evolution in Germany, organized by Informa Markets. The event is co-located with The Battery Show Europe at Messe Stuttgart, combining a specialized energy storage track with Europe's largest battery and H/EV technology exhibition. The offering includes tiered passes (Explorer Pass, Explorer Plus Pass, and Leader Pass at varying price points), networking experiences (receptions, meetups, Thermal Runaway 5K), curated expo tours, and various conference session formats (keynotes, technical panels, lightning talks). The Exhibitor Portal and Customer Invites Programme provide exhibitor-facing platform features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Storage Summit Germany 2027 A three-day conference and exhibition event focused on energy storage operations, performance, and market evolution in Germany, co-located with The Battery Show Europe at Messe Stuttgart. Designed for developers, investors, utilities, TSOs, OEMs, and policymakers across the European storage value chain.
• Explorer Pass 3-day expo-only pass at €99 providing access to 1,160+ exhibitors, Advanced Tech Theatres, Themed Hubs, topical roundtables, Maximum Engagement Zone, evening networking events, free public transport, and StuttCard city benefits. Targets energy storage professionals seeking exhibition floor access without full conference entry.
• Explorer Plus Pass 3-day expo pass at €249 including all Explorer benefits plus curated show floor tour, access to one keynote on Day 3, dedicated badge collection, professional headshot, and Expedition Suite access with dedicated Wi-Fi. Targets attendees seeking guided expo experience with limited conference access.
• Leader Pass 3-day conference pass at €2,049 including full expo access, 150+ speaker conference sessions, dedicated networking lounge, complimentary breakfast and lunch, Fast Track entry, and post-show conference materials. Group discounts: 10% (3-5 people), 20% (6-9 people), 25% (10+ people). Targets senior decision-makers seeking full conference and networking access.
• The Battery Show Europe Europe's largest trade fair and conference for advanced battery manufacturing and technology, co-located with Energy Storage Summit Germany. Provides 1,160+ exhibitors showcasing battery and H/EV technology solutions. Operated by Informa Markets.
• Curated Expo Tours Guided small-group tours of the exhibition floor hosted by The Battery Show Europe team, Volta Foundation, and VDMA. Tours cover electrode production, cell production, automation solutions, and software/digital solutions. Available to Explorer Plus Pass holders seeking structured show floor exploration.
• Exhibitor Portal Online portal for exhibitors to manage company profiles, order services, register staff badges, and access marketing toolkits. Powered by Map Your Show platform. Targets exhibiting companies at Energy Storage Summit and co-located events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Germany targeting 24GW of utility-scale storage by 2037
• +1 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Volta FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partner for curated show floor tours, Women in Batteries Meetup, Thermal Runaway 5K event, and Volta Battery Social ticketed networking event. Provides programming expertise and community network for event activities.
• VDMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Engineering Federation partnership for guided show floor tours focusing on European battery manufacturing innovations. Tours depart from VDMA booth and cover electrode production, cell production, automation solutions, and software/digital solutions.
• The Battery Show EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-location partnership positioning Energy Storage Summit within Europe's largest battery and electric/hybrid vehicle technology event. Provides cross-promotion and shared audience access.
• Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located event sharing infrastructure, exhibitor base, and attendee traffic with The Battery Show Europe and Energy Storage Summit.
• Messe StuttgartcoreOthersVenue provider for the event at Messepiazza 1, 70629 Stuttgart. Also serves as stand build organizer and provides parking and transportation services.
• Map Your ShowcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial exhibitor portal and online event directory host. Provides digital platform for exhibitor registration, floor plan mapping, and exhibitor showcase.
• VIP Guest InvitescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOfficial partner providing Customer Invites Programme - a complimentary pre-show marketing service for exhibitors to promote their presence and invite customers with discount codes.
• BnetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial hotel booking service for the event providing preferential hotel rates with flexible cancellation policies. The only authorized vendor for hotel reservations.
• FullvisionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOfficial graphics provider and modular space-only stand builder for exhibitors.
• DBpixelhouseminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOfficial audiovisual and office equipment contractor for the event.
• DB SchenkerminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOfficial logistics partner for freight and shipping services.
• AramarkminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCatering supplier responsible for onsite restaurants and food outlets with locally sourced, seasonal, and organic ingredients.
• Energy Storage Europe (Media Partner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for event coverage and industry content distribution.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Wood Mackenzie Energy Council Events: Energy research and events business running storage and power-markets forums. Comparable as a research-anchored event series targeting developers, lenders, and operators in European storage.
• EUCI Energy Storage Conference: Niche B2B conference series focused on utility-scale energy storage topics. Smaller and more specialist than Energy Storage Summit but competes for the same developer, investor, and policymaker time and sponsorship budgets.

Direct peers

• Intersolar Europe / The Smarter E Europe: Europe's largest solar and energy storage exhibition and conference. Directly competes for the same European energy storage exhibitor and attendee base as Energy Storage Summit, with overlapping B2B pass and sponsorship economics.
• RE+ (formerly Solar Power International + Energy Storage International): North America's largest clean energy event combining solar, storage, and adjacent verticals. Directly comparable as a multi-track energy storage conference with similar pass/booth/sponsorship monetization.
• Enlit Europe: Pan-European energy industry conference covering generation, grid, and storage. Competes for European utility, TSO, DSO, and developer audiences that overlap heavily with Energy Storage Summit's buyer personas.
• Solar & Storage Live UK (Informa): UK-focused solar and storage trade event also run under Informa. Targets an overlapping European storage audience with similar tiered passes and exhibitor monetization.
• Energy Storage Summit USA (Informa): Sister event operated by Informa for the US energy storage market. Operationally and structurally identical to Energy Storage Summit Germany and serves as the clearest internal benchmark for audience scale and pricing.

Regional players

• SNEC Energy Storage Show: China's flagship energy storage exhibition and conference. Operates as a regional peer serving the Asian storage market with comparable exhibitor and attendee dynamics to Energy Storage Summit.

Broad incumbents

• Bloomberg NEF Summit: Flagship annual gathering of BloombergNEF's clean energy research community. Overlaps with Energy Storage Summit's investor and policymaker audiences but covers a broader clean-energy mandate.
• S&P Global Commodity Insights Energy Events (Platts): Operates conferences and workshops across European power, gas, and storage markets. Competes for senior utility, IPP, and trading attendees with a broader commodity focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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