{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"160889","rtpr_id":"nGNX5mzmcz-20261005","ticker":"INF","exchange":"LSE","all_tickers":["INF"],"title":"As Energy Storage Demand Explodes, The Battery Show North America Delivers Industry's Most Comprehensive Showcase","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-05T16:14:14.090Z","article_body":"DETROIT, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Battery Show and Electric &\nHybrid Vehicle Technology Expo North America, the industry's leading battery,\nelectric vehicle and energy storage event, returning to Huntington Place in\nDetroit, Michigan, from October 12-15 has announced a comprehensive slate of\neducation surrounding energy storage and grid applications, a growing market\nglobally and in the U.S.\n\nAn (ESS) for electricity generation\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ODahX5WzpL2PRjVtkUCGyn7_I50gbgjy0Z0QmAMtXRpRrJ28MkeLW7UKsZVgeIsUzmOUSWaVZQeRG2q6K_z0leOr37B-qqr_H5iDXx9Hq26xHceTb9ZBc2RhcFpAk9IJVYC7vHIZltl0ZL8E8KGYjbySPSfDYAx4gKhGujc8y5lNa2GaLihlleRhfO6-xcDfPU4nnSMwlRemhJVWdAy5UA==)\nuses electricity (or other energy sources) to charge an energy storage system\nor device, which is discharged to supply (generate) electricity when needed at\ndesired levels and quality. ESSs provide a variety of services to support\nelectric power grids\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=bGRZlce9l2GqTttKyn5ZLFgGigDMRopTqbgl8unbbBgdj_1nvc6If8A8HkC5S8-SFfGI9Tw32oxr2Pfdassn519ayehqrw_rGAy57YYVy8htrg9A_xaVme9XoWbCLx4Wp4axHPKnXB217dqrV77cNMmVjp7pzE25edYRBRt3h_U=).\nIn North America, the energy storage systems market is expected to reach a\nprojected revenue\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1xhU1Z42GUUXvJCpentG3zVFOPPwIl6jOkQSZ_WGpbhtTUPg3Iv0-CWG6UMjpxNKHq2ev9JXOzkwU8Y4Js440qSDn4i7FeRVb5XqxwJcHCjaAGhcC9I3mxg6_J-zEHeOGnuhJewtoJ_CPHI6DCVWVfsN1r__5bGBUA1HmBUzQzOqtiZnBg7xsSQRlVyvWUce)\nof US$84 million by 2030. During the event, attendees will have the\nopportunity to learn more through roundtables, conference sessions, and the\nOpen Tech Forum.\n\n\n\nKeynotes & Leaders’ Roundtables\n* The Future of Battery Manufacturing: Risks and Opportunities in the Age of\nAI and Cold War Two\n* Energy Storage at an Inflection Point: Scaling for the Next Era of Power\nDemand\n* From Concept to Commercialization: Bridging the Domestic Battery Gap\n* The Next Battery Era: Technology, Markets & Commercialization\nConference \nThe four-day conference positions latest breakthroughs at the forefront\nincluding sessions that will delve into the Energy Storage Market, Demand &\nthe AI Power Challenge; and Grid-Scale Storage: Technology, Safety &\nCommercialization.\n\nComprehensive industry sessions include;\n* Battery Market Update: The Changing Economics & Demand Outlook for Energy\nStorage\n* AI, Data Centers, and the Next Energy Storage Supercycle\n* From Cells to Systems: Designing Grid-Ready, Bankable Battery Energy Storage\nat Scale\n* Designing Battery Systems to Manage AI Data Center Power Transients:\nArchitecture, Control, and Validation\n* Stabilizing the AI Data Center: Fast-Response Storage for Load Volatility &\nEmerging Grid Requirements\n* Scaling Sodium-Ion for Next-Generation Stationary Energy Storage\n* Understanding Common Causes of BESS Failures\n* Built for AI: Designing Storage for the Modern Data Center\n* Powering Data Centers: Unlocking Scale with Batteries\n* Can Grid-Scale Storage Make Money? The New Economics of BESS\n* Data Centers and the Power Problem: Energy Storage to the Rescue?\nOpen Tech Forum\nLocated on the expo floor, the Open Tech Forum offers expert-led education\nthat tackles the industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Key\nsessions include:\n* After the Gigafactory Gold Rush: What Actually Wins in the Next Phase of\nElectrification?\n* Managing Challenging Load Profiles and Grid Requirements for Next Generation\nAI Data Centers: Analysis of Current State of the Art Energy Storage Solutions\n* From Supplier Dependency to Internal Expertise: Scaling North American\nGigafactory Workforces\n\n\n“This industry is at a crucial turning point,” says Suzanne Deffree, Group\nVice President, Manufacturing by Informa. “The rapid growth of AI and data\ncenters, combined with unprecedented renewable energy generation, is creating\ndramatic increases in energy storage demand and the need for reliable,\nflexible, and rapidly deployable power infrastructure.”\n\nEnergy Storage Meet Up\nA special networking event designed for professionals in the energy storage\nindustry attending The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology\nExpo taking place on October 14, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, at the Meet Up Zone\nlocated on the expo floor in Booth 6625.\n\nBattery Awards\nThe inaugural Battery Awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 13, will recognize\nthe most outstanding achievements across the advanced battery, EV technology,\nand energy storage industry. Awards will be granted for Grid-Scale Energy\nStorage Project of the Year, along with 14 more award categories recognizing\nindustry excellence.\n\nAbout The Battery Show by Informa:\nThe Battery Show is the largest and most comprehensive advanced battery\ntechnology event, co-located with Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo,\nthe only trade show and conference exclusively dedicated to advanced battery\nand the electric and hybrid vehicle drivetrain. Visitors to our shows can\ndiscover and demo the latest products, technology, and solutions from nearly a\nthousand suppliers, network with tens of thousands of attendees and access a\nbreadth of education across multiple tracks and technical sessions. The\nBattery Show is organized by Manufacturing by Informa and includes The Battery\nShow Europe, The Battery Show North America, The Battery Show India and The\nBattery Show Asia. Listed media partners include Informa Market's Battery\nTechnology and DesignNews. For more information, please visit\ninformamarkets.com.\n\nAbout Manufacturing by Informa:\nManufacturing by Informa is the leading B2B event producer, publisher, and\ndigital media business for the world's $3-trillion advanced, technology-based\nmanufacturing industry. Our print and electronic products deliver trusted\ninformation to the manufacturing market and leverage our proprietary\n1.3-million-name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase\ninfluencers. We produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen\ncountries, connecting manufacturing professionals from around the globe. The\nManufacturing portfolio is organized by Informa Markets, a subsidiary of\nInforma plc (LON:INF), the world's leading exhibitions organizer that brings a\ndiverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and\nhelping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please\nvisit www.informamarkets.com.\n\nMedia Contact\nManufacturing by Informa\npr.ime@informa.com  \n\nPhotos accompanying this announcement are available at \nhttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/21ff6f91-4422-45e9-b48c-210f6eb62efa\nhttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/20cfa9fa-107a-4cb2-af6a-2f2b1154dbcd\nTBS Detroit 2025 \n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/21ff6f91-4422-45e9-b48c-210f6eb62efa/en)\nAttendees at The Battery Show North America 2025.Open Tech Forum \n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/20cfa9fa-107a-4cb2-af6a-2f2b1154dbcd/en)\nOpen Tech Forum.\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX5mzmcz-20261005","title":"As Energy Storage Demand Explodes, The Battery Show North America Delivers Industry's Most Comprehensive Showcase","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"INF","created":"2026-10-05T16:14:14.090Z","tickers":["INF"],"exchange":"LSE","article_body":"DETROIT, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Battery Show and Electric &\nHybrid Vehicle Technology Expo North America, the industry's leading battery,\nelectric vehicle and energy storage event, returning to Huntington Place in\nDetroit, Michigan, from October 12-15 has announced a comprehensive slate of\neducation surrounding energy storage and grid applications, a growing market\nglobally and in the U.S.\n\nAn (ESS) for electricity generation\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ODahX5WzpL2PRjVtkUCGyn7_I50gbgjy0Z0QmAMtXRpRrJ28MkeLW7UKsZVgeIsUzmOUSWaVZQeRG2q6K_z0leOr37B-qqr_H5iDXx9Hq26xHceTb9ZBc2RhcFpAk9IJVYC7vHIZltl0ZL8E8KGYjbySPSfDYAx4gKhGujc8y5lNa2GaLihlleRhfO6-xcDfPU4nnSMwlRemhJVWdAy5UA==)\nuses electricity (or other energy sources) to charge an energy storage system\nor device, which is discharged to supply (generate) electricity when needed at\ndesired levels and quality. ESSs provide a variety of services to support\nelectric power grids\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=bGRZlce9l2GqTttKyn5ZLFgGigDMRopTqbgl8unbbBgdj_1nvc6If8A8HkC5S8-SFfGI9Tw32oxr2Pfdassn519ayehqrw_rGAy57YYVy8htrg9A_xaVme9XoWbCLx4Wp4axHPKnXB217dqrV77cNMmVjp7pzE25edYRBRt3h_U=).\nIn North America, the energy storage systems market is expected to reach a\nprojected revenue\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=1xhU1Z42GUUXvJCpentG3zVFOPPwIl6jOkQSZ_WGpbhtTUPg3Iv0-CWG6UMjpxNKHq2ev9JXOzkwU8Y4Js440qSDn4i7FeRVb5XqxwJcHCjaAGhcC9I3mxg6_J-zEHeOGnuhJewtoJ_CPHI6DCVWVfsN1r__5bGBUA1HmBUzQzOqtiZnBg7xsSQRlVyvWUce)\nof US$84 million by 2030. During the event, attendees will have the\nopportunity to learn more through roundtables, conference sessions, and the\nOpen Tech Forum.\n\n\n\nKeynotes & Leaders’ Roundtables\n* The Future of Battery Manufacturing: Risks and Opportunities in the Age of\nAI and Cold War Two\n* Energy Storage at an Inflection Point: Scaling for the Next Era of Power\nDemand\n* From Concept to Commercialization: Bridging the Domestic Battery Gap\n* The Next Battery Era: Technology, Markets & Commercialization\nConference \nThe four-day conference positions latest breakthroughs at the forefront\nincluding sessions that will delve into the Energy Storage Market, Demand &\nthe AI Power Challenge; and Grid-Scale Storage: Technology, Safety &\nCommercialization.\n\nComprehensive industry sessions include;\n* Battery Market Update: The Changing Economics & Demand Outlook for Energy\nStorage\n* AI, Data Centers, and the Next Energy Storage Supercycle\n* From Cells to Systems: Designing Grid-Ready, Bankable Battery Energy Storage\nat Scale\n* Designing Battery Systems to Manage AI Data Center Power Transients:\nArchitecture, Control, and Validation\n* Stabilizing the AI Data Center: Fast-Response Storage for Load Volatility &\nEmerging Grid Requirements\n* Scaling Sodium-Ion for Next-Generation Stationary Energy Storage\n* Understanding Common Causes of BESS Failures\n* Built for AI: Designing Storage for the Modern Data Center\n* Powering Data Centers: Unlocking Scale with Batteries\n* Can Grid-Scale Storage Make Money? The New Economics of BESS\n* Data Centers and the Power Problem: Energy Storage to the Rescue?\nOpen Tech Forum\nLocated on the expo floor, the Open Tech Forum offers expert-led education\nthat tackles the industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. Key\nsessions include:\n* After the Gigafactory Gold Rush: What Actually Wins in the Next Phase of\nElectrification?\n* Managing Challenging Load Profiles and Grid Requirements for Next Generation\nAI Data Centers: Analysis of Current State of the Art Energy Storage Solutions\n* From Supplier Dependency to Internal Expertise: Scaling North American\nGigafactory Workforces\n\n\n“This industry is at a crucial turning point,” says Suzanne Deffree, Group\nVice President, Manufacturing by Informa. “The rapid growth of AI and data\ncenters, combined with unprecedented renewable energy generation, is creating\ndramatic increases in energy storage demand and the need for reliable,\nflexible, and rapidly deployable power infrastructure.”\n\nEnergy Storage Meet Up\nA special networking event designed for professionals in the energy storage\nindustry attending The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology\nExpo taking place on October 14, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, at the Meet Up Zone\nlocated on the expo floor in Booth 6625.\n\nBattery Awards\nThe inaugural Battery Awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 13, will recognize\nthe most outstanding achievements across the advanced battery, EV technology,\nand energy storage industry. Awards will be granted for Grid-Scale Energy\nStorage Project of the Year, along with 14 more award categories recognizing\nindustry excellence.\n\nAbout The Battery Show by Informa:\nThe Battery Show is the largest and most comprehensive advanced battery\ntechnology event, co-located with Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo,\nthe only trade show and conference exclusively dedicated to advanced battery\nand the electric and hybrid vehicle drivetrain. Visitors to our shows can\ndiscover and demo the latest products, technology, and solutions from nearly a\nthousand suppliers, network with tens of thousands of attendees and access a\nbreadth of education across multiple tracks and technical sessions. The\nBattery Show is organized by Manufacturing by Informa and includes The Battery\nShow Europe, The Battery Show North America, The Battery Show India and The\nBattery Show Asia. Listed media partners include Informa Market's Battery\nTechnology and DesignNews. For more information, please visit\ninformamarkets.com.\n\nAbout Manufacturing by Informa:\nManufacturing by Informa is the leading B2B event producer, publisher, and\ndigital media business for the world's $3-trillion advanced, technology-based\nmanufacturing industry. Our print and electronic products deliver trusted\ninformation to the manufacturing market and leverage our proprietary\n1.3-million-name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase\ninfluencers. We produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen\ncountries, connecting manufacturing professionals from around the globe. The\nManufacturing portfolio is organized by Informa Markets, a subsidiary of\nInforma plc (LON:INF), the world's leading exhibitions organizer that brings a\ndiverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and\nhelping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please\nvisit www.informamarkets.com.\n\nMedia Contact\nManufacturing by Informa\npr.ime@informa.com  \n\nPhotos accompanying this announcement are available at \nhttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/21ff6f91-4422-45e9-b48c-210f6eb62efa\nhttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/20cfa9fa-107a-4cb2-af6a-2f2b1154dbcd\nTBS Detroit 2025 \n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/21ff6f91-4422-45e9-b48c-210f6eb62efa/en)\nAttendees at The Battery Show North America 2025.Open Tech Forum \n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/20cfa9fa-107a-4cb2-af6a-2f2b1154dbcd/en)\nOpen Tech Forum.\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-05T16:14:14.122190149Z","server_sent_at_ms":1791216854122},"received_at":"2026-10-05T16:14:14.174Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"149442","press_release_id":"160889","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Advertising","sector":"Communication Services"},"redFlags":["Article's stated North America ESS market figure of US$84 million by 2030 appears inconsistent with typical market-size estimates -- likely a source error; treat with skepticism"],"eventType":"other","narrative":"Informa's Manufacturing division is promoting The Battery Show North America and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo, returning to Detroit's Huntington Place October 12-15, 2026, with an expanded energy storage and grid-focused education program.\n\nThe slate includes keynotes, conference sessions, and an Open Tech Forum centered on AI data-center power demand, grid-scale storage economics, sodium-ion scaling, and BESS safety, plus an inaugural Battery Awards ceremony and an Energy Storage Meet Up on October 14.\n\nThe release cites projections that North America's energy storage systems market will reach US$84 million in revenue by 2030, and positions the energy storage boom driven by AI and renewables as a tailwind for Informa's exhibitions business.","sentiment":"neutral","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Routine trade-show promotion for Informa's Battery Show; no investor-relevant financial disclosure."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"award_categories":15,"na_ess_market_projected_revenue_2030":"US$84 million"}},"quotedText":"The rapid growth of AI and data centers, combined with unprecedented renewable energy generation, is creating dramatic increases in energy storage demand and the need for reliable, flexible, and rapidly deployable power infrastructure.","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Suzanne Deffree","role":"Group Vice President, Manufacturing by Informa"}],"products":["The Battery Show North America","Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo North America","The Battery Show Europe","The Battery Show India","The Battery Show Asia","Open Tech Forum","Energy Storage Meet Up","Battery Awards","Battery Technology","DesignNews"],"companies":[{"name":"Informa plc","ticker":"INF","relationship":"filer/parent organizer"},{"name":"Informa Markets","relationship":"subsidiary"},{"name":"Manufacturing by Informa","relationship":"event organizer"}],"dollarAmounts":[{"amount":"US$84 million","context":"projected North America energy storage systems market revenue by 2030"},{"amount":"$3-trillion","context":"size of advanced, technology-based manufacturing industry served by Manufacturing by Informa"}]},"materialImpact":{"score":1,"reasoning":"Promotional trade-show announcement by Informa Markets touting The Battery Show North America's education slate and events. 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