We’re kicking off this year’s event in style by hosting an exciting opening keynote panel session to set the tone, followed by networking and drinks as you get to know fellow attendees in a relaxed setting.

June 24 | 17:30 – 19:30

This invite-only session will feature a fireside chat with an AI innovator unveiling what leaders need to be preparing today for the new era driven by AI. The AI innovator will be interviewed by Fastmarkets CEO, Raju Daswani and attendees will be able to submit their questions in advance.

June 25 | 7:30 – 8:30

Calling all early risers who love a morning challenge to awaken the senses. Come together for a purposeful and invigorating morning run and yoga session. Open to all attendees. Sign up in advance to conferences@fastmarkets.com as limited places available. 

BRM running club 5k run – June 25 | 6:30-7:00

Sunrise yoga – June 26 | 6:30-7:00

Shape your event experience to fit your needs.

This year, you can extend your pass to four days – to include an optional workshop day full of great content and even more unbeatable networking. Or you can just attend the workshop day.

Go on an expert-led journey through industry fundamentals with the Battery Raw Materials Academy or sign up for the Energy Storage Summit, where you’ll get inside info on the fastest-growing sector in BRM.

Add the workshop pre day to your conference pass when registering – $500 pp

June 24 – 9:00 – 16:30

Join us at the Inclusivity Forum, where industry leaders will discuss the most pressing issues in the BRM sector. Its unique campfire setup will foster an open and engaging environment for all attendees to learn and contribute.

June 25 | 14:30 – 17:00

Fastmarkets Workshop: How to Measure and Manage BRM Risk in Today’s Volatile Market

In today’s volatile market environment, understanding and managing risk is crucial for success in the BRM sector. Join our expert-led workshop to gain essential insights and strategies to navigate these challenges effectively.

Open to all attendees. Sign up in advance to conferences@fastmarkets.com

June 25 | 15:00 – 16:00

VOLTAS Awards 2024 & gala dinner celebrates the pinnacle of the industry, showcasing outstanding achievements across the BRM supply chain. With 8 categories ranging from CEO of the Year and Innovation of the Year to Industry Woman of the Year, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the industry.

June 25 | 19:30 – 00:00

– Selected mining, anode, cathode companies and aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of successful investors (“sharks”) in hopes of securing funding and mentorship.

– The investors use valuation techniques to debunk or concur with the owner’s valuation and decide whether to grant them funding in return for an ownership stake.

– The audience and investors pick a winner and the winner will be featured exclusively in Fastmarkets new podcast hosted by Andrea Hotter – Fast Forward. The winner will also report back on their progress one year on at the 2025 event. 

June 26 | 9:15 – 9:30

We’ve listened to feedback and introduced more networking and meeting spaces. From the Recharge bar and meeting tables to dedicated meeting zones and barista coffee stations, there are more places than ever to meet important contacts and have those vital meetings.

Kickstart the investor themed day with an engaging and informative fireside chat. This is your change to quiz our investment expert and get the inside track on what’s hot and what’s not in deal making. Howard Klein will be the host and interviewer. This is open to all attendees, places are limited and pre-registration is required. 

June 26 | 7:30 – 8:30

From the main stage to the silent stage and from the keynote panel sessions to the campfire sessions, this year’s event is packed with over 70 sessions, all designed to inform, engage, foster discussion and debate. Allowing you and your colleagues to leave with actionable insights to take back to your teams.

See the full four day agenda

Don’t miss the new addition to this year’s conference: the Fastmarkets Live Lounge.

Hosted by Keesa Schreane, the Live Lounge will feature candid and thought-provoking interviews with senior executives and key stakeholders from across the critical minerals supply chain.

Relax in the viewing lounge, grab some headphones and a sofa, and tune in to live recordings to hear more on leadership, talent, company culture, and the career stories and secrets of our esteemed guests.