Korea Battery Industry Association

What Korea Battery Industry Association does

Korea Battery Industry Association (KBIA) is a Seoul-based, non-profit industry association founded in 2012 (terms of service effective January 1, 2012) that serves as the official representative body for Korea's battery sector. Headquartered in Seocho-gu, Seoul, with 11-50 employees, KBIA operates a portfolio of exhibitions, conferences, education programs, and member services that collectively function as Korea's primary battery industry infrastructure. Its flagship product, InterBattery, is Korea's largest and only dedicated battery industry professional exhibition, which scaled to 600 companies and 2,300 booths for the 2026 edition at COEX, and was extended overseas as InterBattery Europe (Munich, 2025). Complementary offerings include The Battery Conference (TBC, 15th edition in 2026), EV TREND KOREA, the Korea Battery Academy (workforce training), the Used Battery Industrialization Support Center (KBIA-Naju, recycling), and dedicated information portals for standards/certification and industry news.

KBIA's business model is structured around three membership tiers — Full members (battery cell, equipment, parts, and materials companies), Special members (universities, research institutions), and Associate members (non-members participating in KBIA-led R&D projects) — with annual dues scaled to member battery-related revenue (500K-900K KRW plus executive-tier surcharges up to 75,000K KRW for Chairman companies) plus a 3,000K KRW entry fee. Revenue is augmented by exhibition booth fees and sponsorship, conference registration, facility rentals (Recharge-Space meeting rooms), and government-backed program funding. KBIA is governed by an elected leadership structure and currently led by its 9th Chairman, Eom Gi-chen (엄기천), with major Korean battery producers holding executive roles alongside SME representatives. The association operates under direct backing from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Ministry of Environment, and Ministry of Science and ICT, and co-organizes its flagship events with COEX and KOTRA, positioning it as a quasi-governmental industry intermediary rather than a purely commercial entity.

Name

Korea Battery Industry Association

Legal name

Korea Battery Industry Association

Website

https://k-bia.or.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Korea Battery Industry Association (KBIA) is a Seoul-based non-profit founded in 2012 that serves as the official representative body for Korea's battery sector, operating exhibitions (InterBattery), conferences, training programs, and policy advocacy on behalf of battery manufacturers, equipment suppliers, materials companies, and research institutions.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, EPR & Battery Passport Services (Regulatory Reporting, Traceability, Audits) (EUAFACAJ), Battery Recycling & Management (Lithium-ion, Lead-acid) (BPALAIAF)

Keywords

• Battery industry association
• Industry advocacy services
• Battery exhibition services
• Industry events and conferences
• Battery workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Seocho

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KBIA is a non-profit industry association that serves Korean battery industry stakeholders through tiered membership programs, major industry exhibitions (InterBattery, EV TREND KOREA), annual conferences (The Battery Conference), workforce training (Korea Battery Academy), industry publications (The Battery, News Daily/Weekly, Monthly Battery), standards and certification information services, and support services including the Used Battery Industrialization Support Center and Recharge-Space meeting facilities. The association provides policy advocacy, market intelligence, R&D coordination, international trade show organization, and networking services to its member companies.

Product overview

Korea Battery Industry Association (KBIA) operates as an industry association offering a portfolio of exhibitions, conferences, education programs, and member services. Core offerings include InterBattery (Korea's largest battery exhibition), The Battery Conference (annual industry conference), and EV TREND KOREA (EV industry exhibition). Supporting services include Korea Battery Academy for workforce development, Recharge-Space meeting room facilities for members, Used Battery Industrialization Support Center for recycling initiatives, and information services including News Daily/Weekly, Monthly Battery publication, and The Battery industry magazine. The association also hosts the InterBattery Awards recognizing innovative battery technologies and provides standards/certification information through dedicated portals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InterBattery: Korea's largest battery industry professional exhibition, hosted annually at COEX with support from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
• The Battery Conference
• EV TREND KOREA
• the Battery
• Battery Industry Day

Products and services

• InterBattery Exhibition Annual battery industry exhibition held at COEX, Seoul, covering the entire battery value chain from mobile and small markets to energy, automotive, and ESS/EV mid-to-large markets. Serves as a business networking platform for battery companies and is organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, co-hosted by KBIA, COEX, and KOTRA.
• The Battery Conference (TBC) Premier battery industry conference providing a platform for industry trends and outlook, featuring sessions in Korean and English with online and offline simultaneous operation. Held annually as a concurrent event with InterBattery.
• EV TREND KOREA Korea's only EV industry exhibition covering electric mobility, EV chargers, and related infrastructure, showcasing global EV trends. Organized by the Ministry of Environment and co-hosted by KBIA and COEX.
• Korea Battery Academy Battery industry education and training program established for workforce development and skill enhancement in battery technology, operated via dedicated portal (batteryacademy.or.kr).
• Recharge-Space Meeting Facilities Meeting room rental service for member companies located on the 7th and 8th floors of the KBIA office building, offering four rooms accommodating 4-18 people with Wi-Fi, laptop, printer, and parking facilities.
• Used Battery Industrialization Support Center Support center for the industrialization of used/spent batteries, providing services related to battery recycling and circular economy initiatives. Operated via dedicated portal (kbia-naju.or.kr).
• Battery Standard & Certification Information Portal Information portal for battery standards and certification information including ISO, IEC, UL standards and patent support, hosted at batteryenergy.org.
• KBIA Membership Program Three-tier association membership program: Full members (battery-related manufacturing/sales/service companies), Special members (universities, research institutions, related organizations), and Associate members (non-member companies participating in association-led technology development projects). Services include policy advocacy, industry information, R&D project participation, overseas market development support, patent/standardization assistance, and networking.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Samsung SDIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Samsung SDI won the InterBattery Awards 2026 for achieving 700Wh/L ultra-high energy density prismatic battery technology, demonstrating Korea's leading battery innovation capabilities.
• EasyMiningminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner startup in the UNIST-led LFP battery recycling platform project, focusing on direct recycling technology commercialization.
• Poseidon BatteryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner startup in the UNIST-led LFP battery recycling platform project, focusing on direct recycling technology commercialization.
• Deckers SolutionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner startup in the UNIST-led LFP battery recycling platform project, focusing on direct recycling technology commercialization.
• Korea Battery SafetyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner startup in the UNIST-led LFP battery recycling platform project, focusing on direct recycling technology commercialization.
• Lead Intelligent EquipmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChinese company Lead Intelligent Equipment became the first Chinese company to win an InterBattery Award for its dry electrode mixing and coating system, showing international recognition of the awards.
• COEX (Korea Trade Exhibition Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizes InterBattery exhibition and The Battery Conference with KBIA.
• KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizes InterBattery exhibition as co-host with KBIA and COEX.
• UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch Center for Seawater Resources Technology at UNIST leads the LFP battery recycling platform project with ₩6 billion in funding.
• Ministry of Science and ICTcoreOthersGovernment ministry promoting the '2026 University Research Lab & Startup Joint Innovation R&D Support Project' that funds the LFP battery recycling platform.
• COMPAcoreOthersCo-promoter of the University Research Lab & Startup Joint Innovation R&D Support Project along with Ministry of Science and ICT.
• Ministry of Trade, Industry and EnergycoreOthersOrganizer of InterBattery exhibition, demonstrating government support for the battery industry.
• Ministry of EnvironmentcoreOthersOrganizer of EV Trend Korea exhibition, promoting EV and battery ecosystem.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Battery Council International (BCI): Global trade association for the lead-acid and advanced battery industry, particularly strong in North America. Comparable as a battery-specific industry association focused on recycling, statistics, and industry standards.
• EUROBAT (Association of European Automotive and Industrial Battery Manufacturers): European battery industry association headquartered in Brussels representing battery manufacturers and recyclers. Directly comparable as a regional industry association focused on policy advocacy, standards, and member services across the European battery value chain.
• NAATBatt International: US-based international battery industry trade association focused on advanced battery technologies. Comparable as a Western industry association serving battery manufacturers, with similar annual conference programming and member services.
• China Battery Industry Association (CBIA): China's national battery industry association representing Chinese battery manufacturers. Directly comparable as the equivalent national industry body serving the world's largest battery producing country, with similar advocacy, exhibition, and standards functions.
• Portable Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA): US-based trade association for portable rechargeable batteries and chargers. Comparable as a battery industry association focused on standards, recycling, and policy advocacy, though with narrower product scope than KBIA.
• Japan Battery Manufacturers Association (BAJ): Japanese battery industry association serving major Japanese battery and automotive companies. Comparable as an Asian national industry body with overlapping member profiles (legacy cell makers), standards focus, and policy advocacy role.

Regional players

• Korea Semiconductor Industry Association (KSIA): Korean semiconductor industry association serving a parallel strategic Korean industry. Comparable as a Korean national industry association model — same governance approach, member services, and government relationship pattern — though focused on semiconductors rather than batteries.

Broad incumbents

• European Battery Alliance (EBA): EU-led initiative under European Commission bringing together public and private stakeholders across the European battery value chain. Comparable as a multi-stakeholder industry coordination body, though broader in scope including governments and EU institutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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