Highlights of the Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program

Day 1 :
MONDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
US GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES FOR A DOMESTIC CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY CHAIN
Gil Michel-Garcia
EVelution Energy

Gil Michel-Garcia

EVelution Energy

  • Examining shifting US policies that foster more resilient local mineral supply chains
  • Discussing evolving tax and loan programmes influencing materials processing pathways
  • Revealing emerging trends shaping global supply chains and boosting private investment
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING A US CRITICAL MINERAL SUPPLY CHAIN
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
  • Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON BATTERY MINERALS
11:30 - 11:55
EMBEDDING GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES IN FINANCIAL STRATEGY OF MINERAL EXPLORATION
Samira Dadgar
Deloitte

Samira Dadgar

Deloitte

  • Exploring how advanced planning can help organizations maximize government incentives
  • Combining direct contributions and tax incentives to effectively reduce investment costs
  • Highlighting impactful funding measures to boost the battery minerals supply chain sector
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES IN MINERAL EXPLORATION STRATEGY
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE BATTERY MINERALS EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
GLOBAL BATTERY MINERALS MARKET - DEMAND AND SUPPLY DYNAMICS
Will Plunkett
Project Blue

Will Plunkett

Project Blue

  • Examining global battery minerals demand across regions and battery chemistries
  • Analyzing where lithium and other battery mineral supply originates and projected capacity growth
  • Assessing whether future supply will meet demand and identifying markets facing deficits
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON BATTERY MINERALS MARKET OUTLOOK
14:00 - 14:25
REFINING CRITICAL MINERALS DOMESTICALLY TO BUILD A CANADIAN SUPPLY CHAIN
Gordana Slepcev
Lomiko Metals

Gordana Slepcev

Lomiko Metals

  • Exploring the current state of global and Canadian graphite production and its future potential
  • Understanding the strategic value of the La Loutre deposit and ongoing efforts to meet industry demand
  • Learning how government-backed pilot projects and studies are paving the way for commercial readiness
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING A CANADIAN CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY CHAIN
14:30 - 15:00
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:00 - 15:25
REDUCING LITHIUM EXPLORATION RISKS THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY ANALYTICS
Shawn Hood
ALS Global

Shawn Hood

ALS Global

  • Exploring how AI-driven target generation enhances lithium project success
  • Understanding how advanced analytics reduce geological and environmental risks
  • Accelerating responsible resource development with cutting-edge geoscience
15:25 - 15:30
Q&A SESSION ON REDUCING LITHIUM EXPLORATION RISKS
15:30 - 15:55
CRITICAL MINERAL SUPPLY CHAIN DECARBONISATION
John Kwarta
Schneider Electric

John Kwarta

Schneider Electric

  • Exploring strategies to reduce emissions in the mining and metals supply chain
  • Addressing challenges faced by suppliers, including costs, risks, and resource constraints
  • Highlighting opportunities for collaboration to achieve shared Scope 3 emissions goals
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON SUPPLY CHAIN DECARBONISATION STRATEGIES
16:00 - 16:25
ENSURING PROCESS RELIABILITY THROUGHOUT THE BATTERY LIFECYCLE WITH MATERIAL FLOW PROPERTY TESTING
Brandon Trevis
Jenike & Johanson

Brandon Trevis

Jenike & Johanson

  • Discover how inadequate design of powder handling systems affects cell performance and consistency
  • Understand how early-stage material flow testing helps mitigate risks in battery production and recycling
  • Explore case studies that highlight improved outcomes through targeted solids flow characterization
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON MATERIAL FLOW RELIABILITY IN BATTERY PRODUCTION AND RECYCLING
16:30 - 17:30
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
BATTERY METAL DEMAND DYNAMICS
Darrell Fletcher
Bannockburn Global Forex

Darrell Fletcher

Bannockburn Global Forex

  • Analysing base metal markets, including trends in copper, nickel, and aluminium pricing
  • Discussing the dynamics of battery metals, focusing on cobalt, lithium, and emerging elements
  • Highlighting cross-commodity insights, energy market shifts, and the battery metal transition
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON TRENDS IN BATTERY AND BASE METAL MARKETS
10:10 - 10:35
DEFINING A GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN FOR EV MINERALS WITHIN AN ESG FRAMEWORK
David Stevenson
L1X CORP

David Stevenson

L1X CORP

  • Explaining how in-house deposits and tech position the company as a disruptive supplier
  • Showing how molecular extraction enables multi-mineral recovery and full battery recycling
  • Highlighting a zero-water, zero-emission process deployed to eliminate flaring in gas fields
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON ESG-ALIGNED SUPPLY CHAINS FOR EV MINERAL RESOURCES
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
POWERING THE FUTURE - INSIGHTS INTO BATTERY MINERALS AND SUPPLY CHAIN SHIFTS
Ekin Ober
Kinterra Capital

Ekin Ober

Kinterra Capital

  • Discovering how demand patterns and supply strategies are reshaping the battery minerals sector
  • Learning how battery producers and mineral suppliers are adapting to market and geopolitical shifts
  • Exploring emerging trends in upstream development and resource strategies influencing supply chains
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON BATTERY MINERALS SUPPLY CHAINS AND INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATIONS
11:30 - 11:55
UNLOCKING GLOBAL LITHIUM RESOURCES AND PROJECTS WITH ELECTROLYSIS
Brent Lyon
NESI

Brent Lyon

NESI

  • Designing lithium projects responsibly, ensuring social acceptance and compliance with strict environmental standards
  • Advancing clean refinement technologies, minimising waste and meeting the highest sustainability requirements
  • Utilising recycled reagents, reducing import reliance, streamlining supply chains and lowering environmental impact
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON LITHIUM PROJECTS AND CLEAN REFINEMENT TECHNOLOGIES
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH

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