Building and operating
circular Gigafactories in Europe
Date
Time
Location
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This event is organized by CIDETEC Energy Storage as part of the EU GIGABAT project.
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
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