CFE2026: Sixth China Flow Battery Energy Storage Conference & Expo to Convene in Hangzhou
Date: 25 Feb 2026 |
Hangzhou, China | 17–18 March 2026
The Sixth China Flow Battery Energy Storage Conference & Expo (CFE2026) will be held in Hangzhou from 17 to 18 March 2026, bringing together leading scientists, policymakers, technology innovators, and industry stakeholders to explore the next phase of development for flow battery and long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies.
With the global power sector undergoing rapid transformation, vanadium flow batteries (VFBs) are increasingly recognized as a cornerstone solution for long-duration storage. Renowned for their intrinsic safety, ultra-long cycle life, independent scalability of power and capacity, and grid-scale reliability, VFBs — particularly vanadium flow batteries (VFBs) — are redefining how energy is stored, managed, and dispatched.
Conference Leadership
CFE2026 will be chaired by internationally recognized pioneers in flow battery research:
- Prof. Zhang Huamin
Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences - Prof. Yan Chuanwei
Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Conference Agenda Overview
March 16 — Registration
Delegates may complete registration and badge collection at:
Hangzhou Platinum Hanjue Hotel, 1st Floor
March 17 — Main Forum & Industry Sessions
The opening day will spotlight the rapid evolution of the vanadium flow battery industry and the broader flow battery ecosystem, covering technological innovation, commercialization pathways, and system integration.
Featured Presentations
- Applications and Perspectives of Vanadium Flow Batteries in Long-Duration Energy Storage, Zhang Huamin- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Progress of the Vanadium Flow Battery Industry and Overseas Expansion, Yang Senlin, Vice Chairman / Chief Engineer, Shanghai Electric Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd.
- Vanadium Flow Batteries Supporting Long-Duration Storage Development, Zhou Jing, Assistant to General Manager, Dalian Rongke Energy Storage Technology Development Co., Ltd.
- Graphite Bipolar Plates & Bonded Sealing Solutions for Flow Batteries, Xiong Qiancheng, Deputy General Manager / Chief Engineer, Jiangxi Doke Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
- Innovation and Operational Practice of Vanadium Flow Battery Systems, Wu Zhuoyan, Senior Engineer, China Three Gorges Corporation Research Institute
- Flow Battery Technology Innovation & Commercialization, Zhang Cheng, General Manager, Guangdong Decent Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
- Introduction to the Japanese Market for Vanadium Flow Batteries, Ozawa Issei, Chairman, LE SYSTEM Co., Ltd. / Aisi Energy (Shandong) Co., Ltd.
- Application of AC Systems in Flow Energy Storage, Li Zhonggong, Deputy General Manager, Sichuan Rongcheng Hanchang Electric Co., Ltd.
- Sensing and Control of Vanadium Flow Battery Systems, Li Xin, Director, Hefei University of Technology
The day will conclude with a Roundtable Forum & Interactive Q&A, followed by the CFE Networking Banquet, Awards Ceremony, and Lucky Draw, offering valuable networking opportunities.
March 18 — International & Non-Vanadium Sessions
Day two will focus on global perspectives and emerging non-vanadium flow battery chemistries, highlighting cross-border collaboration and next-generation storage technologies.
International Session
• 40-year review of VFB development
• Globalization outlook for VFB technologies
• Intelligent stack assembly & automation
• Zinc–bromine flow battery industrialization
• European membrane technology & market opportunities
Non-Vanadium Flow Battery Forum
• High-energy-density aqueous flow batteries
• Zinc–bromine & zinc–iron systems
• Iron–chromium flow batteries
• Zinc–air flow batteries
• Sulfur-based flow batteries
• All-iron flow battery innovations
• Green aluminum-based flow batteries
Exhibition & Networking Opportunities
Running alongside the conference, the CFE2026 Exhibition will showcase:
• Flow battery systems
• Stack technologies
• Electrolytes & membranes
• Advanced materials
• Manufacturing & automation solutions
• Testing & safety equipment
The exhibition provides a dedicated platform for technology exchange, partnership development, and investment dialogue.
Event Information
Event: Sixth China Flow Battery Energy Storage Conference & Expo (CFE2026)
Dates: 17–18 March 2026
Location: Hangzhou Platinum Hanjue Hotel, Hangzhou, China
Contact Information
For registration, exhibition participation, or speaking inquiries:
Conference Secretariat
Zhou Shengping: 15975642556