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16 Sep 2025
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    Current overview of Portugal's battery market, key players, and active projects National Lithium Strategy: How is national policy positioning Portugal as an investment destination? How is Portugal pla ...
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    With minerals and batteries at the centre of global trade and tariff talks, and taking from and centre of the global stage, what is the strategic plan for Europe when it comes to key critical minerals ...
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    Italy is playing a pivotal role in shaping Europe’s battery and clean energy future. This keynote will explore how its industrial strategy, innovation agenda, and cross-border partnerships are driving ...
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    Morocco is rapidly advancing in battery manufacturing and raw material processing, with gigafactory projects and industrial investments gaining pace. As the country strengthens its role in the global ...
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    As global competition intensifies, policy alignment and targeted investment will be critical to securing Europe's battery future. This session brings together government and institutional leaders to e ...
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    SK Innovation’s R&D strategy and its role in advancing European battery independence Technology priorities across cell design, recycling, and supply chain transparency How cross-border partnerships — ...
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    Join one of Europe’s leading automotive EV manufacturers for a forward-looking conversation on how they are evolving in a rapidly shifting global landscape — and what that means for the future of elec ...
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17 Sep 2025
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    Join fellow attendees for a relaxed 5K run along Lisbon's scenic seafront. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just in it for the views, this is a great way to energise, connect, and take in the city ...
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    Global trade flows are being redrawn. From China's tightening of critical mineral exports to rising protectionism and industrial policy, battery raw materials are now at the centre of a shifting geopo ...
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    Supply and demand trends How oversupply and inventory levels are influencing price dynamics Demand signals across EV, energy storage, and industrial sectors Project pipelines and production ramp-ups ' ...
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    Amid a landscape of stalled developments and financing challenges this keynote highlights a European project that has defied the odds. Hear directly from one of the industry's leaders on what it reall ...
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    As Europe ramps up efforts to localise its battery supply chain, securing responsibly sourced lithium is critical. In this session, a global producer with growing interest in Europe shares how strateg ...
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    Is the current oversupply and price volatility here to stay, or just a temporary shift? This roundtable session invites participants to share how their businesses are navigating the uncertainty, what ...
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    What are the most effective levers to de-risk upstream mining and extraction? How can governments and industry accelerate permitting and infrastructure build-out? What incentives are needed to scale c ...
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    What role will futures play in improving price discovery and managing risk? How are pricing models evolving across long-term contracts and spot deals? Are index-linked agreements creating more stabili ...
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    With the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) now in play, and more regulation on the horizon, this roundtable is your opportunity to share perspectives on what's working, what's missing, and what's urge ...
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    What are the key strategic considerations when establishing lithium refining capacity outside China?What does it really take to build and scale a lithium chemical facility ' and get it right?How can v ...
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    Global supply and demand trends Core market drivers influencing pricing and project viability Impact of LMFP battery growth on the manganese supply chain The rise of HPMSM and downstream investment ch ...
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    As demand for faster, cleaner lithium extraction grows, Direct Lithium Extraction is gaining momentum as a potential game-changer. But with two-thirds of processing still concentrated in China, how vi ...
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    Join peers from across the battery value chain for an open conversation on gender diversity and inclusion in the industry. This informal lunch offers a chance to share experiences, explore effective c ...
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    With global ESS demand on the rise due to rising renewable energy demand, join this interactive workshop segment
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    With ESS demand growing, how will it discourse/charter the future of battery demand in Europe local market demand trends Forecast for next five years How will demand drivers impact future battery supp ...
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    National policy vision for critical minerals and industrialisationThe strategic role of cobalt and copper in electrificationMarket overview of DRC's cobalt sectorInvestment strategies and risk mitigat ...
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    What is the impact of AI-driven energy loads on ESS demand? How are data center expansions influencing energy resiience planning? Are we seeing new partnerships emerge between tech, utilities, and ESS ...
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    Global supply and demand trendsLong-term impact of the DRC's export ban on supply and pricingHow the export ban is affecting Western market access and security of supplyImplications for cathode materi ...
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    With energy storage demand accelerating across Europe, lithium-ion cell manufacturing has become a strategic priority. Hear from one of the few success stories already producing cells in Europe ' this ...
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    Is cobalt losing ground in battery chemistries, or is the narrative overstated?Where are the real growth markets ' aerospace, defence, and beyond?What does China's dominance in cobalt metal production ...
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    • How are battery manufacturers approaching long-term procurement for ESS? 

    • Vertical integration vs. strategic partnerships: what’s working in securing materials? 

    • How global sourcing strategies differ for EV vs. ESS applications 

    • Navigating raw material volatility, supplier qualification, and localising in Europe 

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    Are investors viewing ESS as a viable long-term anchor for raw material investment? How are returns, risks, and timelines different from EV-related investments? What needs to happen for ESS to be a re ...
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    Europe is racing to build out its battery value chain ' aiming to reduce dependency, boost resilience, and create green jobs. But should the future be local, or is global interdependence still the sma ...
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    Is China's dominance secure, or are credible alternatives finally gaining traction? How China's export restrictions are influencing global availability and costs How is the supply chain tackling emiss ...
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    Regional supply and demand trends for black mass and scrap batteries 10-year forecast for black mass availability by chemistry and geography Recycling capacity build-out and supply-demand balance outl ...
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    Is Europe's anode supply chain ambition realistic ' or still too reliant on imports? What's the long-term role of synthetic vs natural graphite, and how will economics shift that balance? Will ESG and ...
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    When will Europe see large-scale build-out of commercial recycling capacity?What are the biggest barriers'permitting, waste shipment rules, or economics?How are automakers and recyclers working togeth ...
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    Unwind on the terrace with drinks, canap's, and great company. Connect with new contacts and catch up with familiar faces in a relaxed, open-air setting.
18 Sep 2025
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    Global EV growth projections and regional demand trends Key drivers: policy, consumer uptake, and OEM production plans Impact on raw material demand: lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite Market outlo ...
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    Electrifying fleets at scale is critical to hitting climate targets and transforming the transport sector. From public infrastructure to corporate ambition, this keynote explores the building blocks o ...
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    As battery demand rises, the pressure to build scalable recycling solutions is intensifying. While many projects don't make it beyond the pilot stage, this presentation shares a rare success story'cha ...
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    While Europe focuses on mining and gigafactory development, its most acute vulnerability lies in the midstream. With limited domestic pCAM and CAM capacity ' and over 70% of global production concentr ...
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    With gigafactory plans multiplying across Europe, the next challenge is building a cell industry that can actually compete, amid rising costs in Europe and What are the most immediate barriers to scal ...
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    Overview of gigafactories in Europe Projected growth forecast
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    As Europe advances its battery and clean energy goals, Chinese companies continue to play a central role in the global supply chain. This session offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from a majo ...
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    Price forecast and market drivers Global and regional supply-demand trends The evolving role of China as a key player Indonesia's impact on global supply and downstream strategy
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     As the battery industry adjusts to a more fractured geopolitical and trade environment, what does growth look like when global integration is no longer a given? In this session, a leading battery man ...
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    Impacts of tariffs on battery costs Costs in Europe vs China Trends in cell costs ' LFP vs NMC What are the key cost drivers of Li-ion cells? How much of the cell cost is attributed to the CAM, AAM, s ...
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    Africa holds many of the raw materials critical to the energy transition ' and as demand surges, the continent is fast becoming central to global battery supply chains. Hear how Europe and Africa coul ...
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    As competition for battery raw materials investment heats up worldwide, Europe is pushing to position itself as a secure, scalable, and sustainable destination. But with shifting market dynamics, risi ...
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    As EV makers and battery producers race to cut costs, chemistry choices are under renewed scrutiny. With LFP's rise, NCM evolution, and new architectures emerging, cost modelling is becoming more comp ...
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    What is Portugal's role in Europe's evolving battery and raw materials strategy?Where is investment already happening ' and where is it most needed?How are public policy, private capital, and internat ...
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