The National Voice for Advanced Materials and Batteries
AMBC represents the full battery value chain - from critical mineral extraction through advanced materials processing and cell manufacturing to energy storage deployment, grid integration, and recycling. We convene industry, inform government policy, and connect research to commercial outcomes.
Advanced Materials & Battery Summit 2026
21–22 October 2026 · Thomas Dixon Centre, Brisbane
Australia's premier battery-industry gathering — two days, single stream, spanning the full value chain from resource to deployment. Where the people building the industry meet.
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Australia's peak body for the battery value chain
The Advanced Materials & Battery Council represents the collective interests of over 40 organisations spanning critical minerals extraction, advanced materials processing, cell and pack manufacturing, energy storage deployment and grid integration, and battery recycling.
AMBC convenes the industry's national voice, engages directly with federal and state governments on policy, and connects world-class Australian research with commercial pathways.
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Sicona
Developer of advanced silicon-graphite composite anode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries.
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Research & DevelopmentMonash University
World-class research university with leading battery research programs including lithium-sulphur and solid-state technologies.
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BESS & EnergyQuinbrook
Specialist investment manager developing, investing in, and operating large-scale battery energy storage systems and enabling energy transition infrastructure.
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Samsung C&T seeks approval for 800 MWh BESS in Victoria
Samsung C&T seeks approval for 800 MWh BESS in Victoria

Coal country battery project that earned ire of state MPs joins queue for federal environmental approval
Coal country battery project that earned ire of state MPs joins queue for federal environmental approval

Huge four-hour battery secures final approval to become one of biggest in state
Huge four-hour battery secures final approval to become one of biggest in state
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