Agenda

Explore the schedule for Flow Batteries North America 2026, including conference sessions, industry discussions, and networking opportunities.

October 19-22, 2026   |   The Camby Hotel   |   Phoenix, AZ

Please note: Session times and speakers may be updated as the program continues to develop. Additional networking events, exhibitor engagement opportunities, and conference activities will take place throughout the event.

Monday, October 19, 2026
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration & Exhibitor Set Up
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Opening Reception
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Opening Remarks | FBNA 2026: Maturing and Multiplying Markets for Flow Batteries
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
8:40 AM - 8:50 AM
Welcome Address: US National Labs Perspective on Flow Batteries
8:40 AM - 8:50 AM
8:50 AM - 9:20 AM
Opening Keynote: Utility-Scale Energy Storage including Flow Batteries
8:50 AM - 9:20 AM
9:20 AM - 9:25 AM
Introduction: Maturing Utility-Scale Market for Energy Storage, including Flow Batteries
9:20 AM - 9:25 AM
9:25 AM - 10:15 AM
Utility-Scale Projects Operating with Flow Batteries
9:25 AM - 10:15 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Morning Coffee Break
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Utility-Scale Market Trends for Energy Storage, including Flow Batteries
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Utility-Scale Projects to be Installed with Flow Batteries
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Exhibitor Showcase
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 1:35 PM
Introduction: Developing Data Center Market for Energy Storage including Flow Batteries
1:30 PM - 1:35 PM
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Understanding Data Center Architectures
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
Established and Oncoming Use Cases for Energy Storage in Data Centers
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Afternoon Coffee Break
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
3:15 PM - 3:25 PM
Overview: Energy Storage Resources Supporting Data Centers
3:15 PM - 3:25 PM
3:25 PM - 3:50 PM
Performance of Li-Ion Batteries , Including Supporting Data Centers
3:25 PM - 3:50 PM
3:50 PM - 4:15 PM
Performance of Flow Batteries, Including Supporting Data Centers
3:50 PM - 4:15 PM
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Opportunities for Flow Batteries Supporting Data Centers
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Welcome Back
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM

Day 1 Review & Day 2 Preview

8:40 AM - 9:00 AM
Day 2 Opening Keynote | DOE Perspective on Future of the Grid
8:40 AM - 9:00 AM

DOE Perspective on Future of the Grid - [Session Title TBD]

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Southwest Perspective on the Future of the Grid including Energy Storage
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Flow Battery Suppliers Showcase
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Flow Battery Suppliers Showcase JNTG
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Coffee Break
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
Introduction: Evolving Rural and Microgrid Markets for Energy Storage, including Flow Batteries
10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
10:35 AM - 11:15 AM
Energy Storage, including Flow Batteries, in Rural Projects
10:35 AM - 11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 11:55 AM
Energy Storage, including Flow Batteries, in Embedded & Standalone Microgrids
11:15 AM - 11:55 AM
11:55 AM - 12:55 PM
Lunch
11:55 AM - 12:55 PM
12:55 PM - 1:05 PM
Global Flow Battery Project Map by BCI/FBIG
12:55 PM - 1:05 PM
1:05 PM - 1:10 PM
Introduction: US Manufacturing and Supply Chains for Flow Batteries
1:05 PM - 1:10 PM
1:10 PM - 1:55 PM
Upcoming US Manufacturing of Flow Batteries
1:10 PM - 1:55 PM
1:55 PM - 2:30 PM
Latest in Power Electronics for Flow Batteries
1:55 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Afternoon Coffee Break
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Flow Battery Technology Showcase
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Current Rules on Foreign Entities of Concern (FEOC)
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4:30 PM - 4:35 PM
Introduction: Financing Energy Storage including Flow Batteries
4:30 PM - 4:35 PM
4:35 PM - 5:15 PM
Company and Project Financing of Energy Storage including Flow Batteries
4:35 PM - 5:15 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Closing Reception
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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About BCI

Battery Council International (BCI) is the leading trade association for the North American battery industry, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators to advance energy storage and support a more resilient, low-carbon future.

Flow Battery Industry Group

BCI’s Flow Battery Industry Group (FBIG) unites flow battery manufacturers and stakeholders to advance stakeholders to advance grid stability through collaboration on safety, performance, and market growth.