Core Insights - The 2025 Shandong Province Lithium Battery Industry Innovation Application Development Conference was successfully held in Zaozhuang, highlighting the region's commitment to advancing the lithium battery sector [1][3] - The conference featured over 60 participants, including representatives from academic institutions and lithium battery companies, indicating strong industry collaboration [1][3] Industry Development - Zaozhuang has been recognized as one of the "Most Competitive Cities in China's Lithium Battery Industry" due to its robust lithium battery ecosystem and government support [5] - The conference emphasized the importance of technological innovation and collaboration among government, enterprises, and research institutions to overcome core technology bottlenecks in the lithium battery sector [5] Market Performance - Shandong Province's new energy battery industry is projected to exceed 100 billion yuan in scale by 2024, with a year-on-year growth of over 20%, contributing approximately 7.6% to the national total output [7]