As Europe looks to scale its battery ecosystem, Eastern Europe is emerging as a critical hub for manufacturing, processing and innovation. With strong policy support, competitive cost structures and increasing international investment, the region is playing a growing role in shaping Europe's battery value chain. This fireside chat explores how Eastern Europe's approach differs from Western Europe, where investment is flowing, and what this means for the future of the region's battery industry. ' How does Eastern Europe's battery strategy differ from Western Europe's approach to scaling the value chain? ' What role are local policy frameworks and investment incentives playing in accelerating growth? ' Where are we seeing international investment succeed ' and what is attracting global players to the region? ' Which projects are leading the way across manufacturing, processing and materials? ' How is innovation developing across the region ' and where are we seeing real technological differentiation? ' What role will Eastern Europe play in Europe's long-term competitiveness in batteries? ' What does the next phase of growth look like for the region?