Research Poster Contest
May 2–5, 2027 | JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa | Tucson, Arizona
Showcase Your Research to the Battery Industry
The BCI Battery Research Poster Contest gives undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to present their work to battery manufacturers, engineers, scientists, technical experts, and industry leaders at the BCI Convention + Power Mart Expo.
Selected researchers will showcase their work in the Power Mart Expo, discuss their research directly with industry professionals, and compete for recognition from BCI and Women in the Global Battery Industry (WGBI).
Why Participate?
Take your research beyond the academic setting and connect directly with professionals working across the battery industry.
Accepted participants can:
- Receive complimentary registration to the BCI Convention + Power Mart Expo
- Present research to battery industry engineers, scientists, executives, and technical leaders
- Gain visibility for their work within the global battery community
- Connect with industry professionals and fellow researchers
- Explore opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, funding, and industry partnerships
- Compete for BCI and WGBI poster recognition
Research Areas
Submissions are open to undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers engaged in battery-related research at universities, government institutions, and commercial organizations.
Research areas may include:
- Energy storage
- Battery materials and chemistry
- Battery technology advancements
- Sustainability and recycling
- Systems integration
- Manufacturing
- Applied battery technologies
Collaborative projects demonstrating real-world applications and measurable impact within the energy storage sector are encouraged.
Poster Judging & Recognition
Posters will be evaluated by members of the BCI Technical Committee based on:
Industry Relevance | Innovation. | Technical Quality | Clarity | Industry Impact
Presenters should be prepared to discuss their work and answer questions during the judging period. Outstanding posters will be recognized during the Convention, with top presenters receiving additional opportunities to share their research with attendees.
WGBI Poster Award
Women in the Global Battery Industry (WGBI) participates in the judging and recognition process with a dedicated award recognizing outstanding research by a female participant.
The WGBI Poster Award supports WGBI's efforts to connect academic institutions, STEM students, and women professionals in the global battery industry while increasing visibility for emerging leaders in science and technology.
How to Apply
Researchers will be asked to provide:
- Applicant and institution information
- Project title and research category
- An abstract of up to 250 words outlining research objectives, methodology, and results or anticipated outcomes
- A short biography for each author or co-presenter
- Faculty advisor, principal investigator, or supervisor information, when applicable
- An optional draft of the proposed poster layout
- Accepted presenters will receive additional information regarding final poster requirements, deadlines, judging, and onsite participation.
2027 Key Dates
Posters will be evaluated by members of the BCI Technical Committee based on:
Application Portal Opens: Coming Soon | Submission Deadline: Coming Soon |
Acceptance Notifications: Coming Soon | Poster Showcase: May 2–5, 2027
Additional deadlines and presenter information will be announced as the 2027 program develops.
2026 Poster Contest Winner
Colleen Clarke
Clemson University
Role of Lignin Functionalization in Governing Transport and Chemical Stability of Sulfonated Ionomer Biocomposites for Redox Flow Batteries
The 2026 Poster Contest recognized outstanding battery research presented during the BCI Convention + Power Mart Expo in Nashville.
Submit Your Research
Share your battery research with the industry at the 2027 BCI Convention + Power Mart Expo, May 2–5, 2027, in Tucson, Arizona.
Questions about eligibility or participation? Contact the BCI Events Team at Events@batterycouncil.org.