First launched in 2016, the show was originally named the Asia (Guangzhou) Battery Sourcing Fair (GBE ASIA) and has so far made 9 successful stagings in a row.

Today, widely known as the World Battery & Energy Storage Industry Expo (WBE), it has become one of the biggest and most valued events of its kind on Chinese soil.

Moreover, it has the biggest turnout of battery (cells and packs) and energy storage exhibitors in China, as well as the highest attendance of overseas buyers.