China’s Leading Vanadium Experts Headline the 4th International Vanadium, Electrolytes & VRFB Forum 2026, with Global Insight from Vanitec
Date: 15 Apr 2026 |
Jishou, Hunan Province, China – May 21–22, 2026
The 4th International Vanadium, Electrolytes & VRFB Forum 2026 will bring together China’s foremost experts in vanadium extraction, electrolyte production, and vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) technology, alongside a key international perspective from Vanitec leadership.
Organised by ASIACHEM and supported by Vanitec, the forum will take place in Jishou, Hunan Province, at a pivotal moment for the global energy storage industry, as vanadium-based long-duration storage solutions gain rapid momentum.
Strong Domestic Expertise with Global Perspective
The speaker programme is distinguished by its concentration of leading Chinese industrial and academic specialists across the full vanadium value chain—from raw material extraction to advanced battery applications—reflecting China’s position as the global centre of vanadium production and VRFB development.
Providing the international outlook, Terry Perles, Chairman of Vanitec Market Development Committee and /President of TTP Squared, Inc., will deliver a keynote presentation on global vanadium market history and projections, offering insights into international trends, demand growth, and future market dynamics.
Leading Chinese Industry and Academic Speakers
The forum will showcase a comprehensive range of expertise from China’s top companies, research institutes, and universities:
- Yang Linlin, GM & CTO, Shanghai Electric Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd., will present on vanadium electrolyte production, addressing large-scale industrial development.
- Shi Xiaohu, General Manager, Big Power Energy Storage Technology Hubei Co., Ltd., will share commercial practices in vanadium electrolyte production, highlighting real-world deployment and operational experience.
- Hu Zhimin, Assistant to the President, Wontai Power Co., Ltd., will explore emerging pathways for vanadium extraction from stone coal, a critical resource for future supply.
- Wu Xiongwei, General Manager & Chief Scientist, Hunan Yinfeng New Energy Co., Ltd., will discuss key materials enabling long-duration VRFB performance, focusing on innovation in battery chemistry.
- Guan Qing, Chairman, Hunan Jinglun Technology Co., Ltd., will present on resource integration and ultra-short process breakthroughs, addressing efficiency improvements in production.
- Professor Yan Baijun, University of Science and Technology Beijing, will introduce novel methods for efficient enrichment and separation of vanadium from low-grade resources.
- Experts from Jishou University will present research on vanadium extraction from carbonaceous shale, an emerging area of technological interest.
- He Wenyi, Deputy Director & Senior Engineer, Pangang Group Vanadium Technology Institute, will outline progress in clean vanadium extraction using the calcium method.
- Meng Fancheng, Associate Professor, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, will discuss advances in short-process electrolyte preparation technologies.
Driving Cost Reduction and Industrial Scale-Up
With electrolyte costs representing a significant share of total VRFB system costs, the forum will focus on technological innovation to improve efficiency and reduce costs across the value chain.
Discussions will also address the rapid growth of the global VRFB market, which is projected to reach 20 GW / 120 GWh of cumulative capacity by 2030, underscoring the increasing importance of vanadium-based energy storage solutions.
Industry Engagement
Delegates will also have the opportunity to visit HongYuan Technology’s 5,000 t/a V₂O₅ production facility, providing direct insight into industrial-scale vanadium processing in China.
A Strategic Platform for the Global Industry
By combining China’s deep technical expertise with international market insight, the forum will serve as a critical platform for collaboration across the global vanadium and energy storage sectors.
As the transition to renewable energy accelerates, the event highlights the central role of vanadium in enabling safe, durable, and cost-effective long-duration energy storage solutions.
For registration and further information, please contact Mr. Zhao (915220117@qq.com) or Ms. Yao (yaoxy@chemweekly.com).