ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC)
The ASEAN Battery Technology Conference (ABTC) is Southeast Asia’s premier platform for advancing battery innovation, safety, and collaboration. With a strong focus on battery technologies and their critical role in ASEAN’s energy future, it is a regional movement uniting industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers.
MOU Signing Ceremony at the 1st ABTC in Bali, Indonesia (2023)
The initiative seeks to strengthen the battery, electric vehicle, and new energy ecosystem at both national and ASEAN levels by promoting collaboration among industry stakeholders, academic institutions, and policymakers across the region. It aims to connect key actors to broader markets, stimulate technological innovation, and support collective efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Through coordinated engagement with leading regional associations in Southeast Asia, the program aspires to establish a robust and sustainable ecosystem for batteries, electric vehicles, and new energy technologies in ASEAN.
Organizers
NCSTT conducts and supports research activities that strengthen the national transportation industry and contribute to economic development and societal welfare. The center maintains strong collaborations with industry, research institutions, and universities across the automotive, railway, and aerospace sectors.
The Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association (TESTA) is a national platform that connects stakeholders, promotes knowledge dissemination, and advances energy storage technologies in Thailand. Established in 2021 by leading research institutes and universities, TESTA brings together members from academia, research organizations, policymakers, and industry to foster innovation and collaboration in energy storage technologies.
The Singapore Battery Consortium (SBC) fosters strategic research and industry partnerships to advance battery technologies. Hosted by A*STAR and supported by the National Research Foundation Singapore, SBC aims to strengthen the local battery ecosystem by bridging research and industry, enabling technology transfer, and supporting the commercialization of battery innovations.
NanoMalaysia Berhad is a government-linked entity established under Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation to drive the commercialization and industrialization of nanotechnology. The organization facilitates research translation, industry adoption, investment, and human capital development in nanotechnology-based applications.
The National Battery Research Institute (NBRI) is an independent Indonesian research institute dedicated to electrochemical energy storage science and technology. NBRI supports research, training, and collaboration among academia, industry, and government stakeholders to strengthen Indonesia’s battery research capacity and enable the development of a domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem based on local resources.
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (eVAP) promotes the adoption of electric vehicles through public awareness, industry engagement, and policy advocacy. The association works with government and industry stakeholders to support the transition toward environmentally and economically sustainable transportation in the Philippines.
External Link
ABTC Website