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MondaySep 16
TuesdaySep 17
WednesdaySep 18
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09:45 – 17:30
Pre-Conference Interactive Workshop: Demystifying Policy, Regulation & Sustainable Practices for the European Battery Supply Chain

Interactive Workshop: Demystifying Policy, Regulation & Sustainable Practices for the European Battery Supply Chain

This pre-day workshop includes lunch, refreshment breaks, and networking

An additional fee is payable to attend this workshop & is not included as part of the two-day conference pass

Deep dive/case study lead, will aim to cover/interactive 

  • Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA)
  • EU Batteries Regulation 
  • Sustainability and decarbonisation 
  • Battery Passport 
  • Supply chain due diligence 
  • Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA)
  • European Green Deal 
  • Carbon Tax 
  • End of Life Recycling 
Bansri Shah
Kinga Timaru-Kast
Julia Poliscanova
Pieter Verhees
Vlad Olteanu
Bozorg Khanbaei
Susannah McLaren
Timo Brechenmacher
Sophie Myers
Bansri Shah

Bansri Shah

Head of Production

Fastmarkets

Kinga Timaru-Kast

Kinga Timaru-Kast

Director for Public Affairs and Communication

RECHARGE

Julia Poliscanova

Julia Poliscanova

Senior Director, Vehicles & Emobility

Transport & Environment (T&E)

Pieter Verhees

Pieter Verhees

Techno-Commercial Manager, Battery Recycling Solutions

Umicore

Vlad Olteanu

Vlad Olteanu

Senior Counsel EU Law & Policy

Loyens & Loeff & Strategic Advisor, RECHARGE

Bozorg Khanbaei

Bozorg Khanbaei

Policy Officer

Batteries European Partnership Association (BEPA)

Susannah McLaren

Susannah McLaren

Head of Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability

Cobalt Institute

Timo Brechenmacher

Timo Brechenmacher

Specialist Sustainability Supply Chains

Mercedes Benz

Sophie Myers

Sophie Myers

Lead Sustainability Consultant

Minviro

17:30 – 19:30
Welcome Drinks & Networking

Open to all conference attendees

06:30 – 07:30
BRM RUN CLUB – 5K Run in Amsterdam
07:30 – 08:45
Exclusive CEO Networking Breakfast (Invite only)
08:45 – 09:00
Welcome Address
Raju Daswani
Raju Daswani

Raju Daswani

CEO

Fastmarkets

09:00 – 09:25
Opening address from the European Commission: Paving the way to 2030: a strategic overview of the Critical Raw Materials Act
  • Contextualising the act as Europe strives towards achieving its EV, ESS and renewable energy  
  • Progress to date and future milestones  
  • Navigating the targets and their various components  
  • Assessing the impact of the act on the European supply chain  
    • Investments 
    • Responsible sourcing and ESG 
    • Reducing the over reliance on China  
  • What is the vision for the European battery supply chain beyond 2030 
Joaquim Nunes de Almeida
Joaquim Nunes de Almeida

Joaquim Nunes de Almeida

Director for Mobility and Energy Intensive Industries

European Commission

09:25 – 10:10
Executive Keynote Panel: Catalysts for Sustainable Growth in Europe's Critical Metals Production
  • Will Europe establish commercially viable and scalable midstream capacity? 
  • How can midstream players collaborate effectively with upstream and downstream parties? 
  • Domestic sourcing vs international purchasing: Insights, strategies, and goals  
  • Closing the supply chain loop: establishing a mutual understanding across the supply chain from mining companies to OEMs 
  • Identifying future supply chain risks – from geopolitical tensions to election outcomes…how can we learn from the past and better prepare for the future  
Paul Lusty
Hannu Hautala
Chad Blewitt
Stina Torjesen
Yann Teste
Paul Lusty

Paul Lusty

Head of Battery Raw Materials Research

Fastmarkets

Hannu Hautala

Hannu Hautala

CEO

Keliber

Chad Blewitt

Chad Blewitt

Managing Director – Jadar Project

Rio Tinto

Stina Torjesen

Stina Torjesen

Vice President – Sustainability

Morrow Batteries

Yann Teste

Yann Teste

Global Vice President Purchasing – New Technologies & Global Categories

Volvo Construction Equipment

10:10 – 10:25
A Critical Moment in the Evolving EV Supply Chain

The European battery supply chain is facing a time of risk and uncertainty: What we do now may determine whether Europe and other regions can develop resilient, sustainable supply chains for EV demand. What will it take to navigate the current environment and prepare for long term growth?

Anita Natesh
Anita Natesh

Anita Natesh

Commercial Vice-President – North America, Europe, Middle East and India for Energy Storage

Albemarle

10:20 – 10:40
Fastmarkets recycling and black mass outlook
  • 10-year outlook
  • Availability of scrap battery & black mass by region, and battery chemistry
  • Recycling capacities and supply and demand balance 
  • Impact of battery metal prices on black mass trade flows and prices 
Andre Cortesao
Andre Cortesao

Andre Cortesao

Research Analyst – Battery Raw Materials – Recycling

Fastmarkets

10:25 – 10:50
Fireside Chat: Travelling to a Time of Transparency: How Feasible is the Battery Passport?
  • Overview of the battery passport and framework 
  • Battery supply chain compliance 
  • Navigating opportunities and risks    
  • Sustainable and responsible sourcing  
  • Examining the real-term impact on business investment and cost 
  • How might the battery passport evolve? 
  • What does good look like? 
Ellen Carey
Stina Torjesen
Ellen Carey

Ellen Carey

Chief External Affairs Officer

Circulor

Stina Torjesen

Stina Torjesen

Vice President – Sustainability

Morrow Batteries

10:50 – 11:20
Networking Break
11:05 – 11:50
Panel: How Must the European Recycling Market Evolve to Compete Internationally?
  • Challenges and delays from regulations  
  • Lack of government funding in comparison to the US IRA  
  • Leakage of scrap batteries and black mass to Asia  
  • Lack of cell production in Europe prevents closed loop battery market  
  • Overcapacity for shredding and undercapacity for refining
Kirstyn Petras
Elewout Depicker
Guillermo Espiga
Henrik Sylve
Rohit Kumar
Kirstyn Petras

Kirstyn Petras

Senior Price Reporter

Fastmarkets

Elewout Depicker

Elewout Depicker

VP, Commercial & Corporate Development EMEA

Li-Cycle

Guillermo Espiga

Guillermo Espiga

VP & Head of Business Development

Nth Cycle

Henrik Sylve

Henrik Sylve

Director of Commercial Recycling

Northvolt AB

Rohit Kumar

Rohit Kumar

Director – EV and Battery Sector

Standard Chartered

11:20 – 11:40
EV battery demand outlook
  • Market forecast for European and global EV sales, production and battery demand. 
  • Chinese EV export surge to Europe 
  • Supply and demand for key battery chemistry trends 
  • Overview of EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
  • Are Chinese companies gearing up for market entry?
Phoebe O'Hara
Phoebe O'Hara

Phoebe O'Hara

Energy Storage Lead Analyst

Fastmarkets

11:40 – 12:25
PANEL: European Investment Strategies: What are European Investors in Search For?
  • Critical minerals investment strategies  
  • Alternative financing strategies for new processing plants and critical metal projects  
  • What could impact companies from accessing capital? 
  • What does good look like?
Andrea Hotter
William Labat-Labourdette
Robert Baylis
Andrea Hotter

Andrea Hotter

Special Correspondent

Fastmarkets

William Labat-Labourdette

William Labat-Labourdette

Managing Director – Transition Minerals, Metals & Batteries

BNP Paribas

Robert Baylis

Robert Baylis

Portfolio Manager

InnoEnergy

11:45 – 12:05
Supply chain insights: are rare earth materials the key to future technologies?
  • Medium- and long-term price for rare earth materials and demand forecasts 
  • Developments within the supply chains across Europe, USA, and China  
  • The critical role of dysprosium, Terbium, and Gallium 
Dominic Wells
Dominic Wells

Dominic Wells

Research Director

Blue Project

11:55 – 12:10
The Barroso Lithium Project: Developing Europe's largest spodumene lithium project
  • What makes Savannah’s Barroso the largest spodumene deposit in the EU, and what growth potential does it offer?
  • How will Barroso strengthen Europe’s lithium battery supply chain and energy      independence?
  • What environmental strategies is Savannah Resources implementing at Barroso?
  • What are the next development steps and how will the Project’s socio-economic be shared with stakeholder
Emanuel Proença
Emanuel Proença

Emanuel Proença

CEO

Savannah Resources

12:10 – 12:55
PANEL: Not in my backyard: Is Europe mining it’s way to a greener future or local community backlash?
  • Evaluating the social license to operate for mining projects  
  • Exploring NIMBY challenges across Europe 
  • Balancing the risks and benefits of European mining initiatives 
  • Strategies for engaging with local communities and stakeholders 
  • What does the future hold?
Solomon Cefai
Chad Blewitt
Adele Rouleau
Cris Moreno
Lucy Crane
Solomon Cefai

Solomon Cefai

Senior Price Reporter

Fastmarkets

Chad Blewitt

Chad Blewitt

Managing Director – Jadar Project

Rio Tinto

Adele Rouleau

Adele Rouleau

ESG & Critical Minerals Lead

SFA Oxford

Cris Moreno

Cris Moreno

CEO & Managing Director

Vulcan Energy Resources

Lucy Crane

Lucy Crane

ESG & Sustainability Manager

Cornish Lithium

12:25 – 13:30
BRM – Battery Pitch Battle

4 startup companies from across the mining, anode, cathode, and battery landscape will pitch their new business ideas to a panel of senior investors and venture capitalists. The investors will use valuation techniques to debunk or concur with the owner’s valuation and decide whether they wish to grant them funding in return for an ownership stake. Only one will leave a winner.

  • Are you a European startup in the battery landscape? 
  • Are you looking for investment? 
  • Are you prepared to take the stage in front of our panel of investors?
Raju Daswani
Vincent Veron
Bram Sprangers
Rohit Kumar
Casper Peeters
Sarah Montgomery
Marco Koch
Raju Daswani

Raju Daswani

CEO

Fastmarkets

Vincent Veron

Vincent Veron

Low Carbon Transition Group

BNP Paribas

Bram Sprangers

Bram Sprangers

Investment Manager – Climate Tech & Energy

Invest-NL

Rohit Kumar

Rohit Kumar

Director – EV and Battery Sector

Standard Chartered

Casper Peeters

Casper Peeters

CEO

E-Magy

Sarah Montgomery

Sarah Montgomery

CEO & Co-Founder

Infyos

Marco Koch

Marco Koch

Associated Partner

Chem4Batteries GmbH

13:00 – 13:15
Lithium's role and environmental challenges in new energy industries
  • Exploring the surge in lithium demand driven by EV, ESS, and consumer electronics.
  • How will Lithium play a critical role in power batteries and the technological advancements fuelling its growth?
  • Assessing the environmental pollution and ecological damage linked to lithium extraction, and appropriate sustainable practices to mitigate the negative impacts of large-scale extraction and processing. 
Wang Can
Wang Can

Wang Can

Overseas Business Manager

Sunrise SNE

13:20 – 13:35
Sodium sulphate – problem or opportunity?

The production of sodium sulphate from the battery materials industry has often been referenced as a barrier to entry, cited as driving the ecological and economical scale off balance for producers. What are the options to overcome these challenges and create opportunities for breaking down the barriers?

  • What flowsheets/processes produce Sodium Sulphate? Spodumene/pCAM/Battery Recycling 
  • Economic considerations for various options: sell as raw material for detergent/waste disposal/crystallisation/SOP fertiliser conversion/conversion to acid/caustic
  • Optimising the flowsheet to minimise waste, maximise product yield and profit.
Karel Vratny
Karel Vratny

Karel Vratny

Thermal Solutions and Battery Materials – EMEA

Veolia

13:30 – 14:30
Networking Lunch
13:45 – 14:30
PANEL: Can Europe achieve independence in midstream battery production?
  • Assessing the Prospects of Chinese EV Tariffs: How will potential tariffs affect Europe’s battery production landscape? 
  • What are the implications of China’s ambitious plans for the European EV market? 
  • What could happen if Chinese EVs are allowed to dominate the European market? 
  • European Production Capabilities: Can Europe scale up production of pCAM, CAM, AAM, separators, and electrolytes to meet its needs? 
  • What does the future hold for Europe’s midstream battery production and overall EV market?
Philipp Wunderlich
Wolfgang Bernhart
Henning Flaig
Philipp Wunderlich

Philipp Wunderlich

Senior Manager – Battery Technology Consulting Lead

Accenture Industry X

Wolfgang Bernhart

Wolfgang Bernhart

Senior Partner

Roland Berger

Henning Flaig

Henning Flaig

Vice President Commercial & Asset Ownership Circular Solutions

Norsk Hydro ASA

14:30 – 14:50
Lithium Market Outlook
  • Supply and demand global and regional outlook  
  • What’s the impact of the current price environment on project development in the EU? 
  • Is the EU focussing too heavily on hydroxide?
William Adams
William Adams

William Adams

Head of Base Metals & Battery Research

Fastmarkets

14:35 – 14:55
Next Generation Battery Technology Deep Dive: What Will Be Next in Europe?
  • Overview of next generation battery chemistries in Europe 
  • The race to solid state: what does the future hold? 
  • How does sodium-ion fit into the equation? 
  • How will Europe commercialise next generation batteries?
Nicolo Campagnol
Nicolo Campagnol

Nicolo Campagnol

Battery Insights Manager

McKinsey & Company

14:50 – 15:35
PANEL: What Is required to develop sustainable battery raw materials in Europe?
  • The future of the battery value chain  
  • Timelines for junior miners 
  • Resilience vs dependency… what is on the horizon for Europe? 
  • Analysis of Europe’s resources – what will need to be imported?
Andrew Leyland
Tobias Abt
Christian Barbier
Cormac O'Laoire
Lydia Bridges
Andrew Leyland

Andrew Leyland

Managing Director

SC Insights

Tobias Abt

Tobias Abt

Manager Raw Material Procurement and Strategic Market Development

Mercedes-Benz AG

Christian Barbier

Christian Barbier

Founder & Director

CRB Resources

Cormac O'Laoire

Cormac O'Laoire

Managing Director

Electrosis

Lydia Bridges

Lydia Bridges

Senior Sustainability Consultant

Minviro

15:00 – 15:20
Asia Battery Market Outlook
  • EV battery market growth and opportunities in Asia 
  • Development of the Chinese EV industry 
  • Exploring Chinese investment overseas
Phoebe O'Hara
Phoebe O'Hara

Phoebe O'Hara

Energy Storage Lead Analyst

Fastmarkets

15:20 – 15:35
Building Europe's battery supply chain: Aurora's strategic lithium refinery
  • Aurora, founded by Galp and Northvolt, is   developing a 32 ktpa LiOH refinery in Portugal.
  • Aurora has recently completed its Definitive Feasibility Study and   targets start of production in 2028.
  • Aurora’s project is designed to maximize circularity and to minimize   carbon footprint and water consumption.
  • Aurora believes deeper integration is strategic for the European battery   value chain and is open to partnerships for success.
Manuel de Sousa Martins
Tobias Wabnitz
Manuel de Sousa Martins

Manuel de Sousa Martins

CEO

Aurora Lithium

Tobias Wabnitz

Tobias Wabnitz

CCO

Aurora Lithium

15:35 – 16:15
PANEL: Will Europe gain self-sufficiency in lithium refining?
  • What does the future look like for Europe’s Lithium Projects? 
  • How will Europe ensure high purity refining? 
  • Material availability  
  • What does the future hold? 
  • Is Europe willing to pay more for non-Chinese supply? 
  • What role does the rest of the supply chain play in maintaining supply security?
Callum Perry
Thomas Beck
Sean Sargent
Tony Sage
Martin Steinbild
Callum Perry

Callum Perry

Strategic Markets Editor – Energy Transition

Fastmarkets

Thomas Beck

Thomas Beck

Chief Commercial Officer

Keliber

Sean Sargent

Sean Sargent

CEO

Green Lithium

Tony Sage

Tony Sage

CEO

Critical Metals

Martin Steinbild

Martin Steinbild

General Manager – Europe

SCT

15:50 – 16:05
Determining the carbon and water footprints of lithium products
  • What is the product carbon footprint guidance? 
  • How could determining carbon and water footprints help boost your business strategy? 
  • Developing a product water scarcity footprint guidance
Roland Chavasse MBA
Roland Chavasse MBA

Roland Chavasse MBA

Secretary General

International Lithium Association (ILiA)

16:15 – 16:45
Networking Break
16:35 – 16:50
How can technology drive sustainable production of battery-grade metal sulfates?
  • KBR’s Battery Metal Extraction & Purification Technology MetEx and its relevance in key industries
  • Evaporation and Crystallization (E&C) solutions for critical minerals production
  • Success stories and outline strategies for de-risking projects to ensure successful scale-up
Jose Ramos
Jose Ramos

Jose Ramos

Business Development Manager – Inorganics Technology Solutions

KBR

16:45 – 17:30
PANEL: How will the lithium market develop? Exploring pricing mechanisms and risk in an evolving ecosystem

What are the prevailing pricing mechanisms in today’s lithium market, and how well do they serve the industry’s needs? 

  • How could the quality of pricing be improved to better reflect the realities of the lithium market? 
  • How are developments in the market ecosystem changing the approach of supply chain participants to the issue of price risk? 
Przemek Koralewski
Peter Hannah
Anna Chadwick
Ian Caton
Tobias Abt
Przemek Koralewski

Przemek Koralewski

Global Head of Market Development

Fastmarkets

Peter Hannah

Peter Hannah

Global Product Pricing Manager

Albemarle

Anna Chadwick

Anna Chadwick

Head of Battery Metals

Freight Investor Services (FIS)

Ian Caton

Ian Caton

Director Metals Production

CME Group

Tobias Abt

Tobias Abt

Manager Raw Material Procurement and Strategic Market Development

Mercedes-Benz AG

16:55 – 17:15
European gigafactory and supply chain outlook
  • Overview of gigafactories in Europe  
  • Projected growth forecast 
  • Key drivers and challenges for gigafactories in Europe 
  • What can we learn from China & US? (co-locating cathode and anode production, chemistries of the future, securing the supply chain) 
Iveta Zagorova
Iveta Zagorova

Iveta Zagorova

Manager – Research Analyst

Fastmarkets

17:30 – 18:30
Champagne Roundtables

Table 1: LFP vs NCM – which chemistry will dominate the European market?

Table 2: Path towards localised anode supply chain in Europe – challenges and opportunities

Table 3: Developments in Europe’s battery recycling and black mass markets

Table 4: Investment: how will Europe keep up with incentives in other regions?

Table 5: Critical minerals derivatives – will it be the solution for supply problems and price volatility?

Table 6: ESS: Where we see the greatest opportunities for growth over the long term

Table 7: How can European OEMs create cost effective EV’s for consumers?

Table 8: What impact will the Battery Passport have on the supply chain?

Krishna Muthu PhD CEng
Phoebe O'Hara
Callum Perry
Krishna Muthu PhD CEng

Krishna Muthu PhD CEng

Senior Analyst – Battery Manufacturing Cost Modelling

Fastmarkets

Phoebe O'Hara

Phoebe O'Hara

Energy Storage Lead Analyst

Fastmarkets

Callum Perry

Callum Perry

Strategic Markets Editor – Energy Transition

Fastmarkets

17:30 – 19:30
Networking Drinks
07:30 – 08:30
Inclusivity Forum: Gender diversity in the battery industry
07:30 – 08:45
Networking Breakfast
08:50 – 08:55
Welcome Address
08:50 – 09:30
PANEL: From ore to eco-mobility: how will responsible sourcing drive the future?
  • How can key players take a local and sustainable approach to sourcing? 
  • The critical importance of developing strategic partnerships in the current landscape. 
  • How might regulatory updates impact sourcing from a sustainability perspective? 
  • How can European players ensure responsible sourcing of secondary materials?
Jon Stibbs
Daphne Peres
Susannah McLaren
Chris Doornbos
Jon Stibbs

Jon Stibbs

Europe Technology and Energy Metals Editor

Fastmarkets

Daphne Peres

Daphne Peres

Lead Buyer Battery Raw Materials

Volvo Trucks

Susannah McLaren

Susannah McLaren

Head of Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability

Cobalt Institute

Chris Doornbos

Chris Doornbos

Founder and CEO

E3 Lithium

09:30 – 10:15
PANEL: How can South America become Europe's top sustainable lithium supplier?
  • How will South America adopt greener practices to outshine global competitors?
  • Can the Lithium Triangle outshine competition to become Europe’s preferred partner?
  • How will the region leverage its resources responsibly for long-term success?
  • Challenges vs opportunities in the region
Paul Lusty
Jose Miguel Berguño
Daniel Layton
Ignacio Celorrio
Paul Lusty

Paul Lusty

Head of Battery Raw Materials Research

Fastmarkets

Jose Miguel Berguño

Jose Miguel Berguño

Senior VP Corporate Services & Sustainability

SQM

Daniel Layton

Daniel Layton

Group Chairman

Ensorcia Group

Ignacio Celorrio

Ignacio Celorrio

Executive Vice President, Legal, Government and External Affairs

Lithium Argentina Corp

10:15 – 10:35
Manganese market outlook: Is Manganese entering a new era?
Robert Searle
Robert Searle

Robert Searle

Analyst – Battery Raw Materials

Fastmarkets

10:35 – 11:00
Networking Break
10:40 – 11:00
Energy storage systems: market outlook
  • Showcasing the new Fastmarkets ESS product that will be coming to market in September 
  • Includes a 10 year forecast on global, regional and country-based battery energy storage demand 
  • A look at renewable energy forecasts and how BESS will play into key locations as a result 
  • A deep dive into battery chemistries, ESS battery cell costs and other trends 
  • How lithium pricing will have implications for ESS costs over the decade 
  • Deep dives into the opportunities and risks for ESS markets in 12 countries 
Phoebe O'Hara
Phoebe O'Hara

Phoebe O'Hara

Energy Storage Lead Analyst

Fastmarkets

11:00 – 11:40
PANEL: Stuck between a rock and a hard place: how can the Critical Raw Materials Act compete with the Inflation Reduction Act?
  • Update on the Critical Raw Materials Act  
  • European Critical Raw Materials Act vs IRA  
  • The impact of regulations on the global supply chain 
  • How will Europe utilise incentives and stay competitive? 
  • Will investment the USA and Gulf States impact planned battery capacity in Europe? 
  • As China gears up investment in Europe, how might regulators respond? 
Andrew Leyland
Francesco Gattiglio
Bozorg Khanbaei
Sarah Montgomery
Kamila Slupek
Andrew Leyland

Andrew Leyland

Managing Director

SC Insights

Francesco Gattiglio

Francesco Gattiglio

Vice President External Affairs – Europe

Albemarle

Bozorg Khanbaei

Bozorg Khanbaei

Policy Officer

Batteries European Partnership Association (BEPA)

Sarah Montgomery

Sarah Montgomery

CEO & Co-Founder

Infyos

Kamila Slupek

Kamila Slupek

Sustainability Director

Eurometaux

11:05 – 11:20
Understanding battery manufacturing costs using the Fastmarkets Battery Cost Index
  • Trends in cell cost (LFP v NCM) 
  • What are the key cost drivers of Li-ion cells? How much of the cell cost is attributed to the CAM, AAM, separator, electrolyte, etc? 
  • How is cell cost affected by upstream raw material prices? 
  • What are the cost structures of the Tesla 4680 cell, BYD blade cell, and others? 
  • How does manufacturing location affect cell cost? 
  • What are the impacts of the USA IRA on cell cost? 
Krishna Muthu PhD CEng
Krishna Muthu PhD CEng

Krishna Muthu PhD CEng

Senior Analyst – Battery Manufacturing Cost Modelling

Fastmarkets

11:25 – 11:45
Lithium metal production: why, how, challenges and recipes for success
  • Why   the buzz?
  • What are the current technologies for producing lithium metal, and how do   they work?
  • Key challenges for new entrants
  • Essential components of a successful lithium metal project.
11:40 – 12:20
PANEL: What battery chemistries will dominate the European landscape?
  • NMC vs LFP market share and growth forecast 
  • Innovation in Asia vs Europe 
  • Impact on supply and demand   
  • What other batteries might become more popular? 
  • What do European consumers want?
Cormac O'Laoire
Francisco Carranza
Srinivas Popuri
Emilie Bodoin
Marco Koch
Cormac O'Laoire

Cormac O'Laoire

Managing Director

Electrosis

Francisco Carranza

Francisco Carranza

CEO

Basquevolt

Srinivas Popuri

Srinivas Popuri

Managing Director

Battery Consulting Partners

Emilie Bodoin

Emilie Bodoin

Founder and CEO

Pure Lithium

Marco Koch

Marco Koch

Associated Partner

Chem4Batteries GmbH

12:10 – 12:25
Cobalt's prolonged oversupply and what it means for western operations and OEMs
  • Drivers behind the low-priced environment and how long will it persist? 
  • Ramifications for the development of Western projects 
  • What needs to change for global prices to start to recover? 
Robert Searle
Robert Searle

Robert Searle

Analyst – Battery Raw Materials

Fastmarkets

12:20 – 13:00
Panel: Building battery supply chain ecosystems: what lessons can be learned from Canada?
  • Overview of current and prospective critical minerals projects in Canada 
  • Quebec’s role in critical mineral supply chain 
  • The true impact on increased development in Canada on Europe 
  • How can Canadian manufacturers ensure they are creating batteries that are in line with EU regulations? 
  • What lessons can Europe learn from Canada?
Jonathan Lafontaine
Charles-Olivier Tarte
Jonathan Lafontaine

Jonathan Lafontaine

Strategic Advisor

Quebec's Ministry of Natural Resources

Charles-Olivier Tarte

Charles-Olivier Tarte

Chief Financial Officer

Nouveau Monde Graphite

12:25 – 12:55
PANEL: Cobalt Market Deep Dive: What Challenges Do Western Projects and Operations Face?
  • Where does the West sit in the global cobalt supply chain?
  • What is the demand outlook for cobalt in European and North American battery markets?
  • Is current regulation and support sufficient to support regional supply development – and how does this differ between North America and the EU?
  • How can Western producers maintain a competitive edge in a global market increasingly dominated by other regions?
Alex Cook
Ivy Qi
Robert Searle
Alex Cook

Alex Cook

Senior Price Reporter

Fastmarkets

Ivy Qi

Ivy Qi

Vice President – Product Development

LME

Robert Searle

Robert Searle

Analyst – Battery Raw Materials

Fastmarkets

13:00 – 13:30
Fireside chat: Valuing the critical minerals in the battery supply chain: a guide to pricing mechanisms
  • Fastmarkets pricing mechanisms to help navigate the battery raw materials markets
  • Evolving pricing solutions in evolving markets
  • Deep dive into cobalt, lithium, graphite spot pricing 
Jon Stibbs
Solomon Cefai
Alex Cook
Jon Stibbs

Jon Stibbs

Europe Technology and Energy Metals Editor

Fastmarkets

Solomon Cefai

Solomon Cefai

Senior Price Reporter

Fastmarkets

Alex Cook

Alex Cook

Senior Price Reporter

Fastmarkets

13:00 – 13:40
PANEL: What’s next for DLE technology in Europe?
  • Growth of direct lithium extraction in Europe 
  • DLE vs Hard Rock extraction  
  • Opportunities and challenges with extraction technologies  
  • Sustainability and greenwashing in focus 
  • Extraction methods in Europe vs the rest of the world  
William Adams
Thibault de Saint-Vaulry
Samuel Moore
John Burba
William Adams

William Adams

Head of Base Metals & Battery Research

Fastmarkets

Thibault de Saint-Vaulry

Thibault de Saint-Vaulry

Regional Sales Manager – Europe

Geolith

Samuel Moore

Samuel Moore

CEO

ILiAD Technologies

John Burba

John Burba

Founder and Chief Technology Officer

International Battery Metals (IBAT)

13:35 – 13:55
Graphite market outlook
  • Graphite export restrictions 
  • How can the industry address sustainability concerns around high energy intensive production?
  • Balancing cost and sustainability 
  • Will China continue to dominate the global graphite market?
  • What Does the Future Hold for European Graphite?
Georgi Geogiev
Georgi Geogiev

Georgi Geogiev

Battery Raw Materials Analyst

Fastmarkets

13:40 – 14:30
Networking Lunch
14:00 – 14:15
Nickel market outlook
  • Price forecast  
  • Supply and demand overview
Olivier Masson
Olivier Masson

Olivier Masson

Principal Analyst

Fastmarkets

14:15 – 15:00
PANEL: Paving the way to cleaner nickel in Europe
  • Where will European nickel come from?
  • Is there a future for non-Indonesian nickel supply in Europe?
  • Could nickel sulphate dominate the future market?
  • How will increased use of nickel in batteries impact Europe’s nickel demand?
  • Overview of green nickel premiums 
  • What might the future look like for new but innovative high-nickel batteries?
James McKeigue
Olivier Masson
Mark Mistry
Quentin Lamarche
James McKeigue

James McKeigue

Base Metals Editor – Europe

Fastmarkets

Olivier Masson

Olivier Masson

Principal Analyst

Fastmarkets

Mark Mistry

Mark Mistry

Senior Manager, LCA & Sustainability

Nickel Institute

Quentin Lamarche

Quentin Lamarche

Co-Managing Director

TechMet Mercuria

14:30 – 15:10
PANEL: Is future demand for Manganese being overlooked in Europe?
  • Manganese supply and demand overview 
  • How will high demand for Manganese rich chemistries impact future supply? 
  • Where will supply to Europe come from, and at what price?  
  • What is Europe’s role in meeting 2030 demand for high-purity manganese? 
  • Should investment focus on mining or refining sulphate battery grade manganese? 
  • Where should Europe’s focus investment?
Nicolo Campagnol
Wim Geens
Matt James
Robert Searle
Nicolo Campagnol

Nicolo Campagnol

Battery Insights Manager

McKinsey & Company

Wim Geens

Wim Geens

Business Head – Lithium & Manganese

Umicore

Matt James

Matt James

CEO

Euro Manganese

Robert Searle

Robert Searle

Analyst – Battery Raw Materials

Fastmarkets

15:10 – 15:55
PANEL: Battery energy storage opportunities: where in Europe will we see most demand?
  • Where are we seeing battery energy storage take off? Where are the biggest opportunities?
  • Where does Europe sit compared to other regions? Where in Europe is seeing most growth?
  • What barriers is the industry facing? Have debt and financing developed sufficiently to support the industry? 
Phoebe O'Hara
Evelyn Fabbri
Jos van der Burgt
Phoebe O'Hara

Phoebe O'Hara

Energy Storage Lead Analyst

Fastmarkets

Evelyn Fabbri

Evelyn Fabbri

Analyst

Penso Power

Jos van der Burgt

Jos van der Burgt

Principal Consultant, Energy Storage

DNV Netherlands BV

15:55 – 16:30
PANEL: Evolving Europe’s anode market: insights & strategies
  • Unveiling the dynamics of natural and synthetic graphite  
  • How can Europe stay competitive and maximise its processing capacity? 
  • How are recycling rates reshaping market dynamics? 
  • Where will Europe’s graphite come from, and at what cost? 
  • Evaluate the performance, cost, and environmental impact of silicon and graphite 
  • How will Europe navigate the material landscape with graphite and silicon? 
  • Challenges and advancements in graphite anode supply chain development beyond China  
  • Does China’s grip on graphite threaten IRA incentives? 
  • How might European regulatory changes affect the market?
Georgi Geogiev
Per-Inge Kruse
Terence Neu
Georgi Geogiev

Georgi Geogiev

Battery Raw Materials Analyst

Fastmarkets

Per-Inge Kruse

Per-Inge Kruse

Group Director, Business Development & Strategic Alliances

Talga Group

Terence Neu

Terence Neu

Global Strategy & Business Development Director

Imerys Graphite and Carbon

16:30 – 16:30
CLOSE OF CONFERENCE
Optional workshop pre-day, additional information:
Monday 16 September only, available as an additional and optional ‘add-on’ item. You can select the workshop pre-day for an additional fee during the registration process.
The pre-day workshop offers a unique opportunity to interact with industry experts in policy, regulation, and sustainability, while participating in engaging discussions, and gaining actionable insights.
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of…
  • European regulatory landscape
  • Critical raw materials act
  • EU batteries regulation
  • Net-zero industry act
  • End of life recycling
  • Sustainable sourcing
  • Life cycle assessments
  • How to stay effectively compliant and drive your business towards sustainable success