As momentum builds toward the International Battery Summit (IBS) 2025, a key coordination meeting was held on June 10, 2025, between the IBS organizing team and the Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Downstreaming Task Force (Satgas Hilirisasi ESDM). The high-level discussion aimed to align Indonesia’s national downstreaming agenda with the strategic objectives of IBS 2025, reinforcing the country’s ambition to become a global leader in battery innovation and sustainable energy development. The National Battery Research Institute (NBRI), as a principal initiator of IBS 2025, presented the summit’s vision, key focus areas, and its strategic role in positioning Indonesia as a global hub for battery technology, critical minerals, and green industrial transformation. The discussion underscored the importance of inter-agency coordination and policy alignment in strengthening Indonesia’s battery value chain and enhancing the country’s attractiveness for international partnerships and investment. Several strategic priorities were highlighted during the meeting, including: Defining the key themes and priority focus areas of IBS 2025; Supporting industrial downstreaming and the development of Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem; Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and circular economy frameworks into the battery industry; and Exploring collaboration opportunities between ESDM stakeholders, industry players, and global partners. The meeting also emphasized the critical role of IBS 2025 as a platform for fostering dialogue among policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and investors to accelerate Indonesia’s energy transition and downstream industrial development. As part of the Road to IBS 2025, this engagement represents an important milestone in strengthening government and institutional synergy to build a resilient, competitive, and sustainable battery ecosystem. The strong coordination between NBRI and Satgas Hilirisasi ESDM reflects Indonesia’s commitment to leveraging its strategic mineral resources, advancing industrial innovation, and driving the global transition toward clean energy and sustainable development. #RoadtoIBS2025 #IBS2025 #NBRI #SatgasHilirisasiESDM #EnergyTransition #BatteryIndustry #CriticalMinerals #DownstreamIndustry #EVEcosystem #ESG #CircularEconomy #CleanEnergy #GreenIndustry #SustainableDevelopment #IndonesiaBatteryHub

As part of the Road to the International Battery Summit (IBS) 2025, Prof. Evvy Kartini, Founder of the National Battery Research Institute (NBRI), delivered a keynote address during the Indonesia Critical Mineral Strategic Meeting & Market (SMM) – CRM Dialogue, a high-level forum attended by representatives from 17 developing countries to discuss the future of critical raw materials and sustainable energy collaboration. The event was officially opened by Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Chairman of Indonesia’s National Economic Council, and chaired by Arif Havas Oegroseno, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. The dialogue served as an important platform for strengthening international cooperation in securing critical mineral supply chains, promoting sustainable industrial development, and accelerating the global energy transition. In her keynote presentation, Prof. Evvy Kartini highlighted the strategic role of critical raw materials in supporting the rapidly growing battery and electric vehicle industries, emphasizing the importance of innovation, responsible resource management, and cross-border collaboration in building resilient and sustainable energy ecosystems. The CRM Dialogue also generated significant interest in the upcoming International Battery Summit (IBS) 2025, with delegates from participating countries expressing their willingness to contribute and engage in the summit through strategic partnerships, knowledge exchange, and investment opportunities. Furthermore, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to endorsing IBS 2025 as a key follow-up initiative from the CRM Dialogue, further strengthening Indonesia’s position as a leading convener in global discussions on critical minerals, battery technology, and clean energy transformation. As the Road to IBS 2025 continues, NBRI remains committed to fostering international dialogue and multi-stakeholder collaboration to advance sustainable solutions in critical minerals and energy transition. The strong support demonstrated during the CRM Dialogue underscores the growing global momentum behind IBS 2025 and reinforces Indonesia’s leadership in shaping a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable battery ecosystem for the future. #RoadtoIBS2025 #IBS2025 #NBRI #ProfEvvyKartini #CriticalMinerals #CRMDialogue #StrategicMeetingAndMarket #EnergyTransition #BatteryIndustry #SustainableDevelopment #CleanEnergy #InternationalCollaboration #IndonesiaLeadership #CriticalRawMaterials #GlobalBatteryEcosystem

As part of the Road to the International Battery Summit (IBS) 2025, the National Battery Research Institute (NBRI) held a strategic discussion with Mr. Reynaldi, Chairman of the Indonesia Battery Ecosystem Association (Id Battery/Battery.ID), to strengthen industry collaboration and advance preparations for the upcoming summit. During the meeting, Battery.ID reaffirmed its strong commitment to supporting the success of IBS 2025 by officially agreeing to serve as a Co-Host of the event. This partnership reflects a shared vision of accelerating the growth of Indonesia’s battery ecosystem and enhancing collaboration among stakeholders across the entire battery value chain. As part of its commitment, Battery.ID also pledged to encourage and endorse its member companies to actively participate in IBS 2025, including contributing as speakers, sponsors, and strategic partners. The association’s involvement is expected to bring valuable industry perspectives, facilitate knowledge exchange, and strengthen engagement between businesses, researchers, policymakers, and investors. The collaboration between NBRI and Battery.ID underscores the importance of collective action in positioning Indonesia as a key player in the global battery and clean energy landscape. By fostering stronger partnerships among industry stakeholders, IBS 2025 aims to become a premier platform for dialogue, innovation, and investment opportunities that will drive the future of sustainable energy and battery technologies. As the Road to IBS 2025 continues, this strategic partnership marks another important milestone in building a more integrated, collaborative, and globally competitive battery ecosystem, while reinforcing Indonesia’s commitment to supporting the energy transition and sustainable industrial development. #RoadtoIBS2025 #IBS2025 #NBRI #BatteryID #IndonesiaBatteryEcosystem #BatteryIndustry #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #BatteryTechnology #IndustryCollaboration #IndonesiaEV #GlobalBatteryEcosystem

On June 3, 2025, the National Battery Research Institute (NBRI) participated in the Human Capital Summit 2025, reaffirming its commitment to advancing talent development and workforce readiness to support Indonesia’s rapidly growing clean energy, battery, and electric vehicle (EV) industries. The summit brought together policymakers, academic leaders, industry experts, and human capital practitioners to discuss the critical role of skilled talent in driving Indonesia’s industrial transformation, accelerating the energy transition, and fostering innovation in an increasingly digital and sustainable economy. During the event, NBRI actively contributed to panel discussions and strategic dialogues focusing on several key priorities, including: Developing future-ready talent to support the battery and EV ecosystem; Strengthening vocational, technical, and research-based education pathways; Fostering collaboration among universities, training institutions, research centers, and industry players; and Empowering women and youth to play a greater role in science, technology, and innovation. NBRI emphasized that human capital development is a fundamental pillar in building a competitive and sustainable battery ecosystem. The institute highlighted the importance of aligning education, research, and workforce strategies with Indonesia’s national priorities on sustainability, technological innovation, and industrial downstream development. As part of the Road to the International Battery Summit (IBS) 2025, NBRI’s participation in the Human Capital Summit 2025 reflects its broader mission to cultivate an inclusive and future-ready talent ecosystem capable of supporting the global clean energy transition. The upcoming International Battery Summit (IBS) 2025 will continue to spotlight the critical intersections of talent, research, ESG principles, and technological innovation in shaping the future of the battery and energy industries. #RoadtoIBS2025 #IBS2025 #NBRI #HumanCapitalSummit2025 #CleanEnergy #BatteryIndustry #ElectricVehicles #TalentDevelopment #WorkforceReadiness #EnergyTransition #ESG #Innovation #SustainableDevelopment #FutureTalent #IndonesiaEV #BatteryEcosystem

On May 21, 2025, the National Battery Research Institute (NBRI) delivered a keynote speech at the EV Ecosystem Indonesia Forum 2025, a prominent national platform dedicated to accelerating the adoption and integration of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across Indonesia. The forum brought together government representatives, industry leaders, technology providers, and sustainability advocates to discuss the future of Indonesia’s clean mobility ecosystem. Representing NBRI, [Insert Speaker’s Name] shared strategic insights on the pivotal role of battery technology in driving the country’s energy transition and sustainable transportation agenda. The presentation highlighted several key areas, including the importance of battery innovation in enabling widespread EV adoption, the challenges and opportunities in developing a reliable EV charging network, and the need to strengthen local battery supply chains and manufacturing capabilities to enhance national competitiveness. During the keynote session, NBRI also outlined its roadmap and ongoing contributions toward supporting Indonesia’s clean mobility ambitions, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among government, industry, academia, and international partners. The institute reaffirmed its commitment to advancing an integrated EV ecosystem that aligns with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and Indonesia’s long-term energy transition objectives. As part of the Road to the International Battery Summit (IBS) 2025, NBRI’s participation in the EV Ecosystem Indonesia Forum 2025 reflects its continued efforts to foster dialogue, innovation, and strategic partnerships that will shape the future of battery technology and electric mobility. The upcoming IBS 2025 will serve as a global platform to further discuss these critical issues and showcase opportunities for collaboration in building a sustainable and resilient energy ecosystem. #RoadtoIBS2025 #IBS2025 #NBRI #EVEcosystemIndonesiaForum2025 #ElectricVehicles #BatteryInnovation #EnergyTransition #SustainableMobility #ESG #CleanEnergy #BatteryTechnology #IndonesiaEV #NetZeroEmission

On May 22, 2025, the National Battery Research Institute (NBRI) held a strategic meeting with the Malaysia EV Association to explore potential areas of collaboration in preparation for the International Battery Summit (IBS) 2025. The discussion underscored the importance of strengthening cross-border cooperation between Indonesia and Malaysia in accelerating the development of a sustainable and integrated electric vehicle (EV) and battery ecosystem across Southeast Asia. During the meeting, both parties discussed several strategic priorities, including promoting the growth of the regional EV ecosystem, enhancing partnerships in battery technology and charging infrastructure, and reinforcing shared commitments to the clean energy transition and sustainability agenda. The dialogue also highlighted opportunities to encourage greater participation from both public and private sector stakeholders in IBS 2025. NBRI and the Malaysia EV Association expressed strong alignment in their visions of advancing sustainable mobility and clean energy innovation within the ASEAN region. Both organizations agreed to further explore collaborative initiatives leading up to and during IBS 2025, including knowledge exchange, industry engagement, and strategic networking opportunities. As part of the Road to IBS 2025 series, this initiative demonstrates NBRI’s commitment to building stronger regional partnerships and positioning the International Battery Summit (IBS) 2025 as a premier platform for global dialogue, innovation, and collaboration in battery technology, electric mobility, and energy transition. #RoadtoIBS2025 #IBS2025 #NBRI #MalaysiaEVAssociation #IndonesiaMalaysia #ElectricVehicles #BatteryTechnology #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #ASEANCollaboration #CleanEnergy #EVEcosystem