WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Automotive OEMs
VPs Of Battery Tech
VPs of Supply Chain
ESG/Sustainability
VPs of Purchasing
Chief B.E.V Engineers
- Battery Manufacturers
Chief Technology Officer
Directors Of Procurement
VPs Of Commercial Development
Chief Engineer
Strategy - Battery Materials
- Chemical Companies
Presidents
Director Of Sales & Business Development
VPs Strategic Planning
Chief Engineer
VP Sourcing Procurement
- Refiners/Processors
CEO's & Presidents
VP Finance, Strategy
Director Of Sales & Business Development
VP Sourcing & Procurement
Senior Directors
- Investors, Policy Makers & Analysts
CEOs/Partners/Chairman
Share Holders
Head Of Commodities, Metals & Minerals
Principals
Outreach & Business Development
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Lithium, Nickel & Cobalt Mining/Extraction
Managing Directors/CEOs
VPs Of Exploration
Directors Of Marketing
Chief Strategy Officer
Geologists
- Extraction Intermediaries
CEO's & Presidents
Chief Technology Officer
VPs Strategic Planning
Chief Engineer
Director Of Sales & Business Development
- Sustainability & Certification
CEO's & Presidents
Heads Of Certification Services
Audit Heads
Heads Of Sales & Marketing
Analysts
EXPERT SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Francis WedinManaging Director and CEO
Vulcan Energy Resources

Dietrich WankeCEO
European Lithium

Philip LindopManaging Director, Head of Natural Resources, EMEA & Global Head of Metals & Mining
Barclays

Sam HoustonVP Major Projects
Rio Tinto

Tom SchaeferVice President, Global Lithium Business Development
Ecobat

Denis PaseroProduct Commercialisation Manager
Ilika

Greg BogieCommercial Director
Green Lithium

Jeff TownsendCEO & Founder
Critical Minerals Association

Daniel CiosPolicy Officer
European Commission

Anton du PlessisCEO
Zinnwald Lithium

William HusbandGlobal Head of Metals & Mining
Citi

Paul CharlesCo-Founder
American Battery Factory

Alice LimHead of Corporate Sustainability
London Metal Exchange

Nabil AhmedProduct Manager
Circularise

Lucy CraneESG & Sustainability Manager
Cornish Lithium

Abdul MwangaCommissioner
Tanzania Ministry Of Minerals

Sean ThijsseDirector
The Pallinghurst Group

Maxim KhaburDirector
OneCharge

Simon MsanjilaFormer Permanent Secretary
Tanzania Ministry of Minerals

Hugues JacqueminCEO
Northern Graphite

Joana PrazeresFormer Head of Communication and Community Affairs
Savannah Resources

Lakshya GuptaSenior Market Analyst: Battery Materials and Technologies
SFA (Oxford)

Thomas ChandlerCritical Metals Analyst
SFA (Oxford)

Andrew CunninghamCEO
Walkabout Resources

Vladimir PaserinPrincipal
VPM Research Inc.

Andre PetersHead of Business Development
Rock Tech Lithium

Alessandra CarreonManager
RMI Carbon-Free Transportation

Paul CharlesCEO
American Battery Factory

Rahul MadhavanDirector Fleet Strategy and New Business Incubation
Hitachi
Lithium & EV Battery Raw Materials Supply Chain Congress Europe 2023
The Only EV Battery Supply Chain Collaboration Initiative Designed For Automotive OEMs
Continuing our successful series of automotive industry events, key stakeholders will convene in Germany this July 5-6 to discuss the availability and sustainability of lithium and other critical battery raw materials. First held in Detroit in November 2022, the event will provide a platform for the exploration of partnership possibilities and actual solutions to the challenges facing the industry.
With the advent of electric vehicles and the increasing demand for batteries, the European automotive industry faces a critical evolution. The industry is aware of the monumental changes occurring in the US with the Inflation Reduction Act (ITA), a major legislation providing a clear roadmap for more diversified battery raw material sourcing. The UK and Europe are now currently working on plans to ensure they can secure a steady supply of cost-competitive raw materials for EV batteries and to address the current shortages of key raw materials. The UK and Europe now need a strategy to compete globally.
Conference Focus
The focus of the conference is understanding what the roadmap looks like in terms of investing in next-generation infrastructure to enable Europe to be more self-sufficient. In terms of mining, refining, and recycling. We will also consider the interconnectivity of supply chains that depend on electrical components sourced from China and how the automotive refining, mining, battery technology, manufacturing, and financial investment communities can come together to achieve net zero.
The first day will be focused on ensuring availability at a cost-competitive price, not only focusing on lithium and the materials for the cathode but also exploring less discussed raw materials such as graphite, for which there is not a lot of production capacity in Europe at present.
The procurement of new battery raw materials needs to be green, carbon neutral, and recyclable so the second day focuses on sustainability and circularity. We will be looking at the initial steps towards generating transparency in the supply chain with existing and new regionalised supply chains, to make sure there is a code of conduct being met and regulations are being followed. We will look at all sustainability aspects, including CO2 emissions, ESG, water usage, and reusability.
We will also delve into supply chain footprint assessment and the industry's ability to quantify environmental impacts. Furthermore, we will investigate more localised streams of critical materials and explore the costs associated with them.
We will be tackling key questions facing Europe today, such as where all the lithium is going to come from? What does the financial and investment community need to see to invest in new projects to build more mining and refining capacity, and more regionalised supply chains?
How Can Emerging Battery Technologies Transform European Supply Chains to Improve Availability and Reduce Costs?
From alternative cathode materials to sodium ion, cobalt free and lithium metals….

We look forward to welcoming you to the inaugural Lithium & E.V. Battery Raw Material Supply Chain, Europe, 2023.
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
DAY 1:
DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS TO FUND & DEVELOP SOLUTIONS
- Creating A Roadmap for European OEMs and Battery Manufacturers to Source Adequate and Sustainable Supplies of Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, and Graphite at Economically Viable Prices
- Examining Financing Options and Policy Incentives to Construct More Regionalised Supply Chains
- Analysing Recent Battery Chemistry And Technology Innovations, To Support The Growth Of Electrification
- Maximising The Value Of Critical Minerals Used By OEMs & Battery Manufacturers
DAY 2:
MORNING SESSION
ADDRESSING SUSTAINABILITY AND CIRCULARITY
- Sustainability Strategies And Managing The Environmental & Social Impacts Of Raw Material Sourcing
- Generating Traceability & Transparency In The Supply Chain
- Circularity & Recovery As A Sourcing Solution - Investing In The Infrastructure To Recover Raw Materials From End-Of-Life Batteries
DAY 2:
AFTERNOON SESSION
THE IMPACT OF NEW BATTERY TECH ON SUPPLY CHAIN SOURCING AND PRICING
- Evaluate The Supply Chain Considerations Of The Most Promising Battery Technology Innovations To Optimise Pricing & Availability
- Deep Dive Into The Status Of The Latest Battery Technology Innovations & The Impacts On Battery Raw Material Sourcing Including – Cobalt Free, Nickel Free, Solid State, Silicon Dominant Anodes & Fuel Cell Hydrids