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Keynote | The Forces Redefining Lithium: Supply Security, Demand Shifts and Scale

23 Jun 2026
Global Lithium, Battery & Critical Materials Stage
Critical Materials Policy Critical Minerals Investment & Finance
In this keynote fireside chat, J'r'me P'cresse, Chief Executive, Aluminium & Lithium at Rio Tinto, will address the macro forces reshaping the lithium market today ' and what it will take to deliver the next phase of electrification at pace and at scale. Expect a candid, strategic perspective from one of the sector's most significant players about: How producers are responding to new demand signals across electric vehicles and energy storage The challenges of delivering at scale in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment Establishing resilience across global supply chains The emerging role of AI in supporting decision-making and efficiency
Speakers
Andrea Hotter, Special Correspondent - Fastmarkets
Jérôme Pécresse, Chief Executive Aluminium - Rio Tinto