WESD Global Virtual Conference 2026
A Decade of Energy Storage, A Global View
NETRA – Net-zero Energy Transition Association invites energy-sector professionals, policymakers, businesses, researchers, and investors worldwide to the WESD Global Virtual Conference 2026, marking the 10th edition of World Energy Storage Day.
World Energy Storage Day (WESD) was launched in 2017 by the Global Energy Storage Alliance to accelerate the adoption of energy storage globally. In 2026, as WESD completes a decade, NETRA will host a global virtual conference connecting perspectives across Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
The conference will go beyond market excitement and headline announcements to assess what has genuinely progressed in energy storage over the past decade—and what must happen next for the sector to scale.
Register here to attend- https://streamgo.in/WorldEnergyStorageDay/
Conference Focus
The programme will provide a region-by-region view of practical progress, market development, and opportunities across three central pillars.
Storage Technology
Discussions will examine advances in:
- Battery-cell chemistry and next-generation technologies
- Battery energy storage system design and integration
- Research, development, and innovation
- Manufacturing capacity and supply-chain localisation
- Safety, standards, testing, and performance
- Renewable-energy integration and grid applications
Policy and Regulation
Sessions will cover the market frameworks required to unlock wider adoption, including:
- Energy-storage policies and regulatory developments
- Market rules, procurement mechanisms, and incentives
- Technical standards, safety regulations, and certification
- Grid integration and project implementation status
- Local manufacturing and domestic value-chain development
Business Models
The conference will explore commercial pathways for storage deployment, including:
- Grid-scale storage and utility procurement
- Revenue streams and market participation models
- Project financing, investment, and bankability
- Commercial and industrial energy-storage solutions
- Renewable-plus-storage applications
- New and emerging storage use cases
Why Attend?
- Gain a region-by-region snapshot of real-world energy-storage progress since 2017.
- Hear perspectives from policymakers, developers, manufacturers, utilities, technology providers, financiers, and investors from APAC, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
- Understand which technology pathways, policy interventions, and commercial models are delivering results.
- Learn what challenges remain in scaling projects, achieving bankability, building supply chains, and strengthening safety and standards.
- Connect with a global network working to accelerate the energy transition through energy storage.
Who Should Attend?
The conference is relevant for:
- Policymakers and regulators
- Utilities, DISCOMs, transmission companies, and grid operators
- Renewable-energy developers and C&I energy managers
- BESS developers, EPC contractors, and O&M service providers
- Battery manufacturers, recyclers, component suppliers, and technology providers
- Investors, lenders, insurers, consultants, and advisors
- Researchers, academic institutions, think tanks, and industry associations
About World Energy Storage Day
World Energy Storage Day is a global platform established in 2017 by the Global Energy Storage Alliance to build awareness, promote collaboration, and accelerate the adoption of energy-storage technologies and applications worldwide.
The 2026 edition marks a decade of this collective effort. Through a global virtual format spanning multiple regions and time zones, the WESD Global Virtual Conference 2026 will bring together stakeholders to reflect on progress, share actionable experiences, and identify the priorities required for the next phase of energy-storage growth.
Contact
For programme details, participation, partnership opportunities, or general queries, please contact:
Debi Prasad Dash
Email: debi@netraglobal.org
Mobile: +91 9699719818
Tushar Kakade
Email: tushar@netraglobal.org
Mobile: +91 9404999270
