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.
Trusted by more than 40 member organisations
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.
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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Mining & ProcessingRio Tinto
Global mining and metals leader with significant Australian operations supplying critical minerals for the battery value chain.
View profileResearch & DevelopmentQUT
Home to the Advanced Battery Facility (ABF) and QUEST Hub, providing testing, certification, and pilot-scale support for Australia's battery industries.
View profileResearch & DevelopmentMonash University
World-class research university with leading battery research programs including lithium-sulphur and solid-state technologies.
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