VIP Pass
CATL Debrecen site visit and VIP Dinner
A paid upgrade to your European Battery Raw Materials 2026 registration, giving you access to the CATL Debrecen gigafactory site visit, the VIP Dinner, reserved VIP meeting tables and VIP recognition throughout the event.
Step inside one of Europe’s biggest battery investments.
Join the CATL Debrecen gigafactory site visit on Tuesday 15 September for a rare look at battery manufacturing capacity being built at scale in one of Europe’s most important battery hubs. This is the clearest way to see why Budapest matters for the European battery supply chain.
Rare behind the scenes access
Go beyond the main agenda and see one of Europe’s most significant battery manufacturing sites up close.
Battery production at scale
Understand what large scale European battery manufacturing looks like in practice, not just in project updates.
Inside Europe’s battery hub
Debrecen is central to Hungary’s battery build out, with major investment from global cell and materials players.
Limited capacity experience
Two tour groups are expected to run across the day, keeping the visit focused and controlled.
What your VIP site visit place includes
The CATL visit is included only with the VIP Pass upgrade and cannot be booked as a standalone pass.
- ✓Place on the CATL Debrecen site visit
- ✓Tuesday 15 September 2026
- ✓08:00 to 17:00 visit day
- ✓Return coach from Budapest
- ✓Lunch during the visit day
- ✓Access to the VIP Dinner and reserved VIP meeting tables
VIP Dinner
Seat at the VIP Dinner
Dinner for VIP Pass holders with senior figures attending the event on Wednesday 16 September.
Reserved Tables
VIP reserved meeting tables
Dedicated tables in the bookable meeting area, reserved for VIP Pass holders to host arranged meetings with any attendee across the three days.
Recognition
VIP recognition
VIP lanyard and recognition throughout the event.
Choose your pass
One pass. Full access.
Standard Rate is now available.
15 to 17 September 2026 · Budapest, Hungary
Attendee Pass
Full event access across all three days, including the main programme, networking platform, bookable meeting space and official receptions.
Included with every Attendee Pass
Hungarian VAT at 27% will be added at registration. VAT will not be split out from the ticket price. A VAT invoice will be issued once Hungarian VAT registration is completed. Hungarian companies with a Hungarian VAT number can contact conferences@fastmarkets.com.
VIP Pass
The only way to join the CATL Debrecen gigafactory site visit, the VIP Dinner on Wednesday 16 September, reserved VIP meeting tables and VIP recognition throughout the event.
Added to your Attendee Pass at registration. Not available on its own.
- ✓Everything in the Attendee Pass
- ✓Place on the CATL Debrecen gigafactory site visit, Tuesday 15 September
- ✓Seat at the VIP Dinner, Wednesday 16 September
- ✓VIP reserved meeting tables
Sending a team?
Group rates apply when booking 2 or more delegates. For teams of 4 or more, contact us for the best available option.
Free OEM pass
Qualifying end user companies may be eligible for a complimentary pass, especially those in procurement, purchasing, logistics, supply chain, new development, or senior leadership roles.
Also in Budapest that week
Fastmarkets International Aluminium 2026 runs alongside this event on 15 to 17 September, bringing over 500 traders and senior decision makers together at a pivotal point in the contract season.

