DATE 29 january 2026
TIME 08:30 - 16:00
LOCATION NaturKlima Fundation

Organized by

This event is organized by CIDETEC Energy Storage and GIGABAT.

CIDETEC Energy Storage
GIGABAT

Description

  • Free registration
  • Invitation-only entry
  • Language: English

We invite you to join a unique gathering that will bring together experts, companies, and key industry players to tackle one of the major challenges of the energy transition: how to design, build, and operate circular gigafactories in Europe, integrating digitalization, recycling, and operational efficiency across the entire value chain.

This workshop, organized by CIDETEC Energy Storage as part of the European GIGABAT project, will provide a space to share knowledge, discuss innovative solutions, and explore collaboration opportunities that drive sustainability and competitiveness in the European battery industry. Throughout the day, we will feature inspiring talks from industry leaders, collaborative working sessions, and a guided visit to CIDETEC Energy Storage’s facilities.

Programme

JANUARY 29, 2026
  • 08:30 - 09:00

    Attendee Registration

  • 09:00 - 09:30

    Welcome & Agenda
    Welcome Speech:

    Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa

    Zirkular Bat – Circular Economy Hub for Batteries in Gipuzkoa

    CIDETEC Energy Storage & Zirkular Bat

    Workshop Introduction: Objectives and Agenda

    CIDETEC Energy Storage

  • 09:30 - 09:50

    Powering the way forward with sustainable batteries for a responsible energy transition

    VERKOR

  • 09:50 - 10:10

    Setting the right digital ambition: the role of Virtual Twins in Gigafactories Scale-Up

    DASSAULT SYSTÈMES

  • 10:10 - 10:30

    Engineering Gigafactories at Scale: A Machinery Supplier Perspective

    COMAU

  • 10:30 - 10:50

    Battery Recycling

    ANDRITZ

  • 10:50 - 11:20

    Coffee Break

  • 11:20 - 12:50

    Working sessions:

    Working session 1: Accelerating Sustainability in Gigafactories via Digital Technologies

    Moderated by CIDETEC Energy Storage

    Working session 2: Overcoming Operational Challenges in Gigafactory Manufacturing: from pilot to plant

    Moderated by LIPLANET

    Working session 3: Closing the Loop: Integrating Recycling into Gigafactory Value Chains

    Moderated by UPCELL

  • 12:50 - 13:50

    Lunch Break

  • 13:50 - 14:15

    The European Battery Ecosystem: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities

    MCKINSEY

  • 14:15 - 14:30

    A Battery Deal for Europe

    BEPA

  • 14:30 - 15:00

    Wrap-up & Conclusions | Round table

    CIDETEC Energy Storage, LIPLANET, UPCELL

Speakers

Dr. Elixabete Ayerbe

Dr. Elixabete Ayerbe

Modelling and Postmortem Analysis Team Leader

CIDETEC Energy Storage

Working session 1: Accelerating Sustainability in Gigafactories via Digital Technologies
Yannick Molméret

Yannick Molméret

Open Innovation Project Manager

VERKOR

Powering the way forward with sustainable batteries for a responsible energy transition
Nicolas Vallin

Nicolas Vallin

Battery & Gigafactory Senior Client Executive

DASSAULT SYSTÈMES

Setting the right digital ambition: the role of Virtual Twins in Gigafactories Scale-Up
Daniela Fontana

Daniela Fontana

Battery Innovation Manager

COMAU

Engineering Gigafactories at Scale: A Machinery Supplier Perspective
Patrick Reiter

Patrick Reiter

Sales & Business Development Manager

ANDRITZ

Unlocking Battery Circularity: ANDRITZ Capabilities in Battery Recycling
Payam Hashemi

Payam Hashemi

CEO

LIPLANET

Working session 2: Overcoming Operational Challenges in Gigafactory Manufacturing: from pilot to plant
Nina Carretero

Nina Carretero

General Secretary

UPCELL ALLIANCE

Working session 3: Closing the Loop: Integrating Recycling into Gigafactory Value Chains
Nicolò Campagnol

Nicolò Campagnol

Senior Expert

MCKINSEY Battery Insights

The European Battery Ecosystem: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities
Joan Gonzalez Fabra

Joan Gonzalez Fabra

R&I Policy Officer

BEPA

A Battery Deal for Europe