Battery Industry Day: a first step toward a Latvian battery ecosystem

On 25 February 2026, NaionX attended Bateriju industrijas diena (Battery Industry Day) at the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (LU CFI) in Riga, joining researchers, industry representatives and supporting organisations for what felt like a first-of-its-kind, focused battery-sector gathering in Latvia.

The event’s stated goal was clear: to strengthen collaboration between science, industry and policy around battery technology development, innovation and practical cooperation opportunities in Latvia and Europe. That clarity showed in the programme design and the pace of the morning.

A well-structured programme, with substance

A strong event is often defined by its structure. Here, the agenda balanced context-setting presentations with time for discussion and practical exchange. Alongside the broader framing of battery technology development, the programme also included industry perspectives such as AS “Latvenergo” and an international view from ABB Schweiz AG.

Just as importantly, the presentations created a shared baseline for the room: what is happening globally, where Europe is heading, and what kinds of challenges still need solving in energy storage.

Working groups that actually worked

One of the most valuable parts of the day was the work group format. Rather than treating “networking” as something that happens only in coffee breaks, the event built collaboration into the schedule.

The working groups were well facilitated and practical in tone, helping participants move from general statements (“we should collaborate more”) to more concrete questions: what capabilities exist locally, what gaps are visible, and where cooperation between labs, startups, integrators and larger industry players could realistically start.

Networking with purpose

For NaionX, the day offered high-quality opportunities to meet people across the ecosystem spectrum: researchers developing battery-related materials, organisations supporting applied research, and industry stakeholders thinking about deployment constraints, reliability, and integration.

In a market like Latvia, where the battery value chain is still forming, these cross-domain conversations matter. They reduce friction, shorten the “who should we talk to?” loop, and make it easier to identify where joint work can be mutually beneficial.

Why this matters for Latvia

Battery technologies are strategic: they sit at the intersection of energy security, electrification, industrial competitiveness and sustainability. Building local competence is not only about manufacturing capacity; it is also about materials research, system integration, safety, testing, and the ability to translate scientific results into industrial outcomes.

Events like Battery Industry Day help create the connective tissue for that translation.

Thank you to the organisers and supporters

Thank you to the organisers at LU CFI for the thoughtful execution and to the supporters behind the initiative, including the LACISE project and the Swiss Embassy, for helping make this platform possible.

NaionX is glad to have participated as an attending industry representative, and we look forward to continuing the conversations that started in the room.