Battery Week 2026 to highlight innovation, safety in Binghamton Nov. 1-5

BINGHAMTON, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New Energy New York (NENY), led by Binghamton University, will host Battery Week 2026 in Binghamton from Nov. 1-5. Weeklong events will highlight safety, innovation, and the workforce in and around the growing battery industry in New York state, while also hosting industry leaders, startups, manufacturers, researchers, students, educators, and community members. These activities will showcase the momentum of U.S. battery supply chain innovation and how upstate New York is positioning itself as a leader in energy storage safety.

Highlights include:

• Nov. 1 — Future Innovators Day: Hands-on STEM demonstrations for K-12 students at Oakdale Commons, featuring interactive performances like the School of Arts’ “Battery Dance,” opportunities to build your own lava lamp, balloon-fighting robots, and more! Test drive opportunities with LUCID Motors EV in the parking lot, and check out the SUNY Mobile Learning Lab. 12–3 p.m., free to attend, and win prizes!
• Nov. 2 — NSF Energy Storage Engine Information Session: Researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners can register to learn more about the NSF Energy Storage Engine in upstate New York and its initiatives, including its New York Energy Storage Safety Assistance program.
• Nov. 5 — Research and Safety Symposium and Community Cafe: Symposium at the Innovative Technologies Complex will convene leading battery scientists and safety experts for Q&A panels and discussions on battery safety practices in New York state, including applications in transportation, energy storage, emergency response, and more. In the evening, join Southern Door Community Land Trust at the Broome County Public Library, from 5-7 p.m., to learn more about housing and community resources! Food and refreshments provided.

Why it matters: NENY, led by Binghamton University, is New York state’s energy storage ecosystem, comprising the region’s network of universities, testbeds, startups, and manufacturers. It puts New York in an ideal position to advance the battery industry. As demand increases for transportation, aerospace, national security, wearable technology, communication and health devices, and the energy grid, the U.S. battery industry at large is expanding rapidly. Battery Week 2026 provides insight into how workforce training, education, and safety are advancing alongside this sector, right in the upstate New York region.

Media opportunities: Reporters are invited to attend Battery Week events, request interviews with industry leaders and workforce experts, and cover how upstate New York is shaping the nation’s clean energy future.

To request interviews, press opportunities or more event details, contact:
Kari Bayait | New Energy New York at Binghamton University
[email protected] | 607-777-6124

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