Roundtable: Inside the Anode Market: Scaling Graphite and Beyond
17 Sep 2025
The Innovation Zone
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 traceability requirements drive meaningful shifts in sourcing strategies?
Is silicon or other next-gen innovation a near-term disruptor ' or just hype for now?
Who should lead anode investment: upstream players, cell manufacturers, or governments?
What role could emerging supply hubs like Africa, India, and the US play in reshaping the global anode landscape?
What's the long-term role of synthetic vs natural graphite, and how will economics shift that balance?
Will ESG and traceability requirements drive meaningful shifts in sourcing strategies?
Is silicon or other next-gen innovation a near-term disruptor ' or just hype for now?
Who should lead anode investment: upstream players, cell manufacturers, or governments?
What role could emerging supply hubs like Africa, India, and the US play in reshaping the global anode landscape?