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Malaysia to host 4th ASEAN Battery Technology Conference in 2026
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Malaysia to host 4th ASEAN Battery Technology Conference in 2026

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysia will host the 4th ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC 2026) from August 19-21, 2026, in Sepang, aiming to strengthen the region's battery industry value chain.
  • The conference, organized by NanoMalaysia Berhad (NMB), will focus on industrializing battery technology, fostering collaboration among governments, industry players, researchers, and investors.
  • Key discussions will cover joint production, safety, manufacturing development, market integration, recycling, and next-generation battery technologies for ASEAN's global competitiveness.

Malaysia is set to host the 4th ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC 2026) from August 19-21, 2026, at the Mövenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA in Sepang. This event aims to solidify Malaysia's position as a regional hub for battery industry discussions and bolster the ASEAN battery value chain for global competitiveness.

Organized by NanoMalaysia Berhad (NMB), the conference theme is "Industrializing Battery Technology: Strengthening the ASEAN Battery Value Chain for Global Competitiveness." NMB Group CEO, Prof. (Adj.) Dr. Rezal Khairi Ahmad, highlighted ASEAN's significant potential in research, manufacturing, electric mobility, energy storage, and the circular economy. He stressed the need for closer coordination between governments, industry, researchers, and investors to translate this potential into industrial capability.

We are honored to host ABTC 2026 at a pivotal point in the ASEAN battery industry's journey. Through ABTC 2026, NMB is proud to welcome regional and international stakeholders to Malaysia to jointly strengthen the ASEAN battery industry and support its long-term competitiveness.

— Prof. (Adj.) Dr. Rezal Khairi AhmadNMB Group CEO commenting on Malaysia hosting the ABTC 2026.

"We are honored to host ABTC 2026 at a pivotal point in the ASEAN battery industry's journey," stated Dr. Rezal. "Through ABTC 2026, NMB is proud to welcome regional and international stakeholders to Malaysia to jointly strengthen the ASEAN battery industry and support its long-term competitiveness." The three-day event will feature high-level discussions and technical sessions focused on joint production and safety for competitive ASEAN use, battery manufacturing development, and market integration.

International Battery Centre (IBC) CEO, Ts. Dr Nurul Akmaliah Dzulkurnain, emphasized ABTC's role as a crucial platform for ASEAN nations to view the battery industry as a shared regional opportunity. She noted that each market has unique strengths in policy, research, manufacturing, safety, financing, and technology adoption. The 2026 edition in Malaysia will aim to strengthen these connections and identify collaborative pathways for a more robust and competitive regional battery industry. Strategic partnerships and agreements are expected to be announced during the conference, including a collaboration between NMB and The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) on energy storage development and technology transfer.

Each market has unique strengths in policy, research, manufacturing, safety, financing, and technology adoption. The 2026 edition in Malaysia will aim to strengthen these connections and identify collaborative pathways for a more robust and competitive regional battery industry.

— Ts. Dr Nurul Akmaliah DzulkurnainInternational Battery Centre (IBC) CEO on the importance of ABTC for ASEAN collaboration.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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