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This unmissable gathering that brings together industry pioneers, thought leaders, and innovators. This conference provides a unique platform to gain insights from top market analysts, pricing trends, and engage in unparalleled networking opportunities. Forge strategic alliances with over 500 key market participants and position yourself at the forefront of the battery raw materials and recycling revolution.
Gain access to the world’s leading research to enable informed decisions and strategies
Be at the heart of the Asian EV battery & Recycling Ecosystem
Join a diverse group of leaders at a conference that prioritizes meaningful interactions and powerful connections
Industry leaders speaking at the event
John Kwon
General Counsel Global Legal & Strategy
CATL
John heads up legal & strategy at CATL, the largest manufacturer of EV batteries & EV batteries in the world. He has held many positions previously, including CEO to major multinational corporations.
Walter Czarnecki
Chief Commercial Officer
Arcadium Lithium
Walter Czarnecki serves as Chief Commercial Officer for Arcadium Lithium, a global leading manufacturer of lithium chemicals for electric vehicles and industrial applications. He serves on Arcadium’s Executive Leadership Team and oversees a $1bn+ USD P&L and global sales and R&D teams. Walter has global responsibility for sales, business development, pricing and product innovation. Previously, Walter served as CEO of OmniMetrix, a leader in IoT remote monitoring solutions for industrial assets including batteries. During his tenure, sales tripled, gross margins improved to 60%, and customer experience ratings reached their highest levels in company history. He began his career at Lehman Brothers Investment Banking in New York. Walter holds an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from Bucknell. He is professionally proficient in Mandarin Chinese.
Raj Surendran
Chief Executive Officer
Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia
Raj Surendran was appointed CEO of Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia on 19 October 2022. He is a highly experienced senior executive with over 20 years of finance, business development, strategy, project management and commercial leadership experience in Australia. He held senior finance positions with Aurizon, Wesfarmers, BGC Australia and DUET Group (Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline) before joining Tianqi Lithium’s Kwinana operation in 2019 as General Manager Finance. In September 2021, Mr Surendran was appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the newly formed TLEA joint venture.
Paul Yum
VP of Sales and New Business Development
SungEel HiTech
Hiromu Nobutoki
Officer, Mineral Resources Division, Manufacturing Bureau
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Yusuke Hino
Head of Lithium Group
Prime Planet Energy & Solutions
Bindu Madhavi Polumahanti
Director, Regulatory & Policy
India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) and Customized Energy Solutions
Carsten Obermann
Project Manager
Gotion Global
Carsten Obermann specialized in the field of lithium-ion batteries and could gather experience along the whole battery value chain in various positions since 2017. Having worked at automotive OEMs, battery cell manufacturers and on battery recycling, he is currently driving Gotion’s ambitious strategic expansion plans outside of China. For the European market, he especially focuses on establishing Gotion’s manufacturing and recycling footprint. He holds a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration from RWTH Aachen and studied MBA programs at Yonsei University in Korea and at NTUST in Taiwan.
Shaun Verner
Managing Director & CEO
Syrah Resources Ltd
Shaun joined Syrah Resources in October 2016 as Executive General Manager – Sales and Marketing before being appointed as Managing Director & CEO in February 2017. Shaun has extensive global commercial (P&L) and operational leadership experience, across the full cycle of resource and business planning, marketing and supply chain strategy development, commercial execution, and performance management functions. Prior to joining Syrah, Shaun was at BHP Billiton for 20 years in a variety of executive roles, with extensive international commercial and operational experience across a range of commodities including copper and base metals, uranium and thermal and metallurgical coal. And with multi-national management roles in Asia-Pac, Europe and the Americas. Commercial and Operational Executive Committee membership positions, and multiple Board and Industry Association Directorships.
Dane Richmond
Trade and Investment Commissioner
Austrade
Misung Kim, Ph. D
Agency Director
Battery and Energy System Research Institute, Korean Research Institute (KTR)
Tim Bush
Executive Director
UBS
Tim Bush is based in Seoul and heads UBS Global Battery Research. He is also responsible for Korea EV supply chain corporate coverage. He has almost 20 years of experience covering Alternative Energy. He joined UBS from BAML in 2015. Notable research includes UBS Battery Teardown series. UBS has analyzed nickel and iron batteries from all incumbents in this signature bi-annual report. Tim holds degrees from Cornell University / NYU Stern and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
Workshops and seminars will cover the following topics: Recycling & Black Mass, Global & Regional Regulations, AI & Digital Innovation
An exclusive, main stage session featuring the brightest minds from leading universities across Korea, Japan, and other Asian countries will present innovative, winning ideas to address critical challenges within the electric vehicle & ESS battery supply chain
A specialized program focusing on the critical role of policy in shaping the future of the EV and ESS Supply Chains
VIP Dinners, Korean Food Cooking Class, Traditional Tea Ceremony, Korean Zen Vibes: Meditation Morning, Themed Lounges, and more bookable tables & lounges
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Gold Sponsors
Sunrise SNE, a high-tech enterprise with core competency of high and low rotary kiln, engineering design, general contracting, the company specializes in the areas as-below:① R & D, Engineering design② Manufacturing, tech consulting③ Project management④ General contracting(EPC/EP/EPCM)At same time, Sunrise also provides professional services for the new energy, non-ferrous metallurgy, environmental protection and solid waste treatment industries at home and abroad.Achievements:1.Completed about one hundred production lines in chemical industry. The clients including: Ganfeng lithium, Chengxin lithium,Yahua, Yongshan lithium and Zijin Mining, etc.2.Successfully finished more than 40 projects in lithium treatment area(including: engineering design, EP/EPCM projects and completed equipment)3.Save the CAPEX and OPEX more than 30% and reduce about 30% of delivery time4.Green and sustainable process and technology with full intellectual property rightCore Competitiveness:Top supplier in lithium salt industry, provide one-stop solution, including: consultancy, feasibility study, engineering design, R&D, manufacturing & procurement, project management, installation & maintenance, operation & commissioningWholly owned design institute which equipped with disciplines, cover process, electrical, automation, instrument, industrial design, equipment & material, building and structure, water supply and sewerage, heating and ventilation, general plot plan, budgetary estimationPowerful supply chain capability: Wholly owned large-scale manufacturing plant and also established strategic partnership with large-scale vendors and mature suppliersStrong project delivery team: with more than 100 engineer and 1800 workers, who have rich project delivery experience.
Silver Sponsors
SCT, an international engineering design and equipment supplier, operates from offices in China, Australia, South Korea, Indonesia, and Germany. The company specializes in the conversion and purification of lithium-containing hard rocks and lithium salts, having designed over 60 production trains worldwide. SCT boasts a team of over 260 engineers and experts across various design disciplines, including process, mechanical, EIC, civil, 3D modeling, cost estimation, and more.With over 30 years of experience in executing international projects, SCT possesses in-depth knowledge of standards, regulations, and norms across different countries and regions. Our ability to offer comprehensive turn-key solutions, encompassing Pyromet and Hydromet process units, sets us apart and gives us a significant competitive edge, establishing us as a trusted leader in the engineering industry.Having successfully completed more than 60 production trains globally, SCT ranks first in lithium salts design capacity, holding over 85% of the global spodumene refinery facilities market share. This track record has enabled us to cultivate strong partnerships with renowned lithium refinery operators worldwide. Presently, we can deliver turnkey solutions for lithium salts refinery facilities ranging from 5,000 to 60,000 tons per year (single train capacity).Our main business scope includes the following services:Testwork, encompassing Laboratory, Pilot, and Demo PlantsScoping, Pre-feasibility, and Definitive Feasibility StudiesFull Design Discipline of FEED and Detailed DesignEquipment services, covering Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and SupervisionEngineering Project ConsultingPlant Commissioning and Production ManagementPlant Troubleshooting, Technical Innovation, and Revamp
Partnering associations
ILiA is the global trade association for the lithium industry and represents the entire lithium value chain. The Association was established in 2021 as an international not-for-profit industry association run by and for its members.
The International Manganese Institute, also known as IMnI, is a not-for-profit industry association that represents manganese ore and alloy producers, manufacturers of metallurgical products or chemical compounds, trading houses, industry service providers, universities and research organizations around the world. Founded in 1975, with headquarters in Paris, France.
The Philippine Mining Club (PMC) has been established as a forum for discussion to lift the profile of the Philippine minerals industry and highlight its contribution to growth and employment in the Philippine economy.