Powering the Future: Innovations in Advanced Battery Technology & Energy Storage
Date: 14 October 2025
Venue: the STAGE, Hall 5B, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Officiating Guest(s)/ Host(s)/ Speaker(s):
Mr Eugene Chan, Executive Vice Chairman, The Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association
Ms Caroline Pannier, Exhibition Director & Global Industry Lead electronica, Messe München GmbH
Ms Vivian Chan, Associate Director, Business Development, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Dr Alfred NG Man-cheuk, Chairman, Electronics and Telecommunications Training Board
Dr Sandra Engle, Head of Sector Group Productronics, Mechanical Engineering Industrial Association (VDMA)
Mr Kai Uwe Schablack, Executive Vice President, Head of Operations, Viscom SE (Germany)
Mr Edward Lam, Executive Vice President, Gold Peak Technology Group
Dr Tracy Liu, Chief Technology Officer of Nano and Advanced Materials Institute
Ir Billy Chow, Head of Department, Department of Engineering, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi)
Operating Unit: Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Messe München and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association (HKEIA), with co-organisation by the Electronics and Telecommunications Training Board
Event Format: Seminar
The electronic forum brought together experts from industry and research institutions to explore the latest innovations in advanced battery technologies and energy storage. It covered key topics including industry trends in electronic equipment, inspection technologies for electric vehicles and battery applications, battery safety solutions for data centres, and the commercialisation of advanced battery technologies from research to market. The event highlighted how next-generation energy solutions enhance safety, stability, and sustainability, while driving the transformation and upgrading of the electronics and energy-related industries. Through thematic presentations and panel discussions, the forum also facilitated industry exchange and knowledge transfer, and underscored the important role of vocational and professional education (VPET) in nurturing innovation talent and supporting future energy development.
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