Keynote Speech | What's Next for U.S. Lithium: Arkansas as a Blueprint for Delivery
23 Jun 2026
Global Lithium, Battery & Critical Materials Stage
Critical Materials
Policy
Critical Minerals
Moving from ambition to execution in US lithium development Arkansas as a case study in aligning policy, investment and industry Delivering projects at pace while managing permitting, infrastructure and community engagement Building a workforce that can scale with industry demand Attracting capital and partners to support long-term growth What other states can realistically replicate and where the constraints remain The role of states in strengthening US supply chain security and competitiveness


