TEMPEST Final Event in Brussels

The TEMPEST project will hold its Final Event on 24 April 2026, from 09:30 to 13:00 (CET) in Brussels at the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, with the possibility to participate online. T

TEMPEST is a Horizon Europe project that aims to develop and mature a new generation of safe-by-design, recyclable, high performance, and lightweight batteries by providing a holistic approach to next-generation lithium battery technologies.

The event will present the project’s key results and conclusions, bringing together representatives from research, industry and policy communities working on next-generation battery technologies.

Registration

Participants are invited to register their interest in attending either on-site or online:

On-site participation: register here

Online participation (via Zoom): register here

The venue location is available on Google Maps here.

Mark your calendar – we look forward to seeing you next April 24!

AGENDA

08:30 – 09:30 | Welcome and registration
TEMPEST Consortium

09:40 – 10:10 | Opening remarks, project overview, and TEMPEST vision
Jeremy Warren (RESCOLL)

10:10 – 10:40 | Materials, modelling, and validation approaches
Katerina Fragiadaki & Konstantinos Tserpes (University of Patras)

10:40 – 11:10 | Manufacturing approaches and results
Chris Vagg (UBATH) & Murat Ekmen (ABEE)

11:10 – 11:40 | Recycling and reuse strategies
Stanislav Iakushkin (NIC) & Maxime Olive (RESCOLL)

11:40 – 11:45 | TEMPEST project video

11:45 – 12:00 | Coffee break

12:00 – 12:45 | Panel discussion: Advancing safe and sustainable batteries – EU-INGENIOuS cluster perspectives
Moderated by Bruno Rodrigues (EXTENDED), with Jeremy Warren (TEMPEST) and cluster representatives

12:45 – 13:00 | Closing remarks and Q&A

13:00 – 14:30 | Networking lunch

Modelling & Simulation approaches for battery pack design optimisation

Next March 24 at 10.30AM (CET), TEMPEST will participate in the upcoming webinar ‘Modelling & Simulation approaches for battery pack design optimisation,’ organised by the BATSS project as part of the EU-INGENIOuS Cluster Initiative for Next Generation Battery Systems.

The EU-INGENIOuS cluster brings together EU-funded projects under the Horizon Europe call HORIZON-CL5-2022-D2-01-05, including BATSS, EXTENDED, NEXTBAT, TEMPEST and VERSAPRINT.

Katerina Fragiadaki will represent TEMPEST in the online session, it will explore advanced modelling and simulation methodologies aimed at optimising battery pack design, with a focus on performance, safety, durability, and system integration. By sharing approaches and insights across projects, the webinar aims to highlight synergies and accelerate innovation in next-generation battery systems.

Registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7f7004b4-2044-4550-937d-ad75be75656c@de4f5556-fa0c-4756-93d6-30dedabb2928

12. Next generation battery systems for road transport and mobility applications

TEMPEST coordinator, Jeremy Warren, presented the project’s latest progress during the 2026 Results from Road Transport Research (RTR) Conference, in the session “Next generation battery systems for road transport and mobility applications.” It was moderated by Martha Gialampouki (CINEA) and Bozorg Khanbaei (BEPA) and brought together European initiatives working to improve performance, safety and scalability of future battery technologies.

The presentation positioned TEMPEST as a system-engineering project, not just a battery chemistry project. Its objective is to remove key barriers to large-scale electrification safety, manufacturability, recyclability and adaptability by redesigning how battery packs are structured and monitored across their lifecycle. The work contributes to safer, lighter and more sustainable energy storage for future road transport.

The session also featured related research projects, including VERSAPRINT and EXTENDED, part of EU-INGENIOuS Cluster.

Watch the full presentation

TEMPEST is advancing the development of safe, lightweight, recyclable, and high-performance battery systems tailored to the future needs of road transport and mobility. TEMPEST focuses on next-generation solutions that combine safety-by-design principles with improved performance and reduced environmental impact.

For the second consecutive year, Jeremy Warren from TEMPEST will present its latest progress at the Road Transport Research Conference (RTR) 2026, one of Europe’s flagship platforms for showcasing results from EU-funded and Horizon Europe projects in road transport. The conference brings together hundreds of stakeholders from research, industry, and policy to explore innovations across green vehicles, urban mobility, logistics, intelligent transport systems, automated driving, safety, and batteries.

At RTR 2026, TEMPEST will contribute to technical exchanges on advanced battery systems for road transport, highlighting concrete outcomes achieved as the project approaches its final development phase. The project’s participation underlines the value of collaborative European research in turning scientific advances into practical, scalable solutions.

TEMPEST will once again take part in the EU-INGENIOuS clustering group, alongside EXTENDED, NEXTBAT, and VERSAPRINT. Together, these projects will jointly showcase complementary advances in safety, electro-thermal performance, recyclability, digitalisation, and reduced environmental footprint within a dedicated session on sustainable, high-performance battery technologies.

TEMPEST participated in the fifth edition of the Battery Innovation Days 2025, its third time taking part in this flagship European event. Held on 2–3 December in Graz, Austria, the event gathered 600 participants onsite and 1,000 online, featuring 35 exhibitors, 22 sponsors and more than 65 speakers from across the European battery and mobility ecosystem.

As a member of the EU-INGENIOuS cluster, TEMPEST joined forces with fellow Horizon Europe projects to highlight advances supporting Europe’s shift to a competitive, sustainable and resilient automotive and battery landscape. The cluster’s joint session, ‘Driving Change: The EU Automotive Action Plan and Its Battery Breakthroughs,’ was presented by Lisa Lou Gracias and explored how coordinated European research efforts are accelerating next-generation battery technologies and enabling the transformation of the automotive sector. The session emphasised the role of EU-INGENIOuS projects in strengthening supply chains, improving safety and performance, and reducing environmental impact.

Over the two main conference days, TEMPEST coordinator Jeremy Warren also supported the EU-INGENIOuS booth, where the cluster projects presented its latest results.

Jeremy also represented the project throughout the event. On 1 December, he attended the COLLABAT workshops, engaging with experts and stakeholders to exchange insights on battery innovation, digitalisation and industrial uptake.

TEMPEST will be part of Battery Innovation Days (BID) 2025 in Graz, Austria, for the third consecutive year, highlighting its work on safe, lightweight, recyclable, and high-performance batteries for transportation. The two-day event on 2–3 December brings together researchers, industry players, policymakers, and end-users to explore the latest innovations in battery technology.

As part of the EU-INGENIOuS Cluster, TEMPEST will share an exhibition space with fellow projects BATSS, EXTENDED, NEXTBAT, and VERSAPRINT, showcasing collaborative efforts to advance safer, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable battery solutions that support Europe’s green transition.

On 1 December, TEMPEST will also join a COLLABAT cluster parallel session at Lendhafen Graz, focusing on the sustainability and long-term impact of battery clusters beyond project timelines. The session features contributions from CINEA, BEPA, Battery 2030+, LiPlanet, twinBATT, and other leading European initiatives.

Battery Innovation Days 2025 offers an open platform for the European R&I battery community to connect, exchange insights, and explore cutting-edge technologies driving the continent’s energy transition.

The EU-INGENIOuS Cluster will host its third webinar, titled “Next Generation Battery Systems: Smart Packing for Maximum Power,” on 6 November 2025 at 10:30 AM CET

This online session will explore how battery pack design and system architecture translate cell-level improvements into tangible gains in power, energy density, and usable range. Speakers will discuss advancements in battery pack energy and power density, as well as the testing and validation of cutting-edge project technologies.

Jeremy Warren, Project Coordinator of TEMPEST, will present alongside representatives from the EU-INGENIOuS Cluster and partner projects including NEXTBAT, VERSAPRINT, BATSS, and EXTENDED.

Register now to join the live event and access the full agenda.
The cluster unites 57 organisations across 17 countries, supported by a combined EU research investment of over €23.5 million.

Next September 16 and 17, TEMPEST’s official video will be featured at European Research & Innovation Days 2025 (The Square, Brussels). The sixth edition of this flagship event of the European Commission will bring together policymakers, researchers, business leaders and the wider innovation community to discuss how research and innovation drives Europe’s competitiveness, sustainability and industrial leadership, underpinning the EU’s top priorities.

If you wish to follow the event online, please refer to the streaming that will appear on 16 & 17 September 2025 on the event’s website.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BUvyx7Cv-4