New Announcement
Jérôme Pécresse, Chief Executive Aluminium & Lithium at Rio Tinto, confirmed as keynote speaker
Fastmarkets is pleased to announce that Jérôme Pécresse, Chief Executive Aluminium & Lithium at Rio Tinto, will deliver a keynote address at Fastmarkets Global Lithium, Battery & Critical Materials, taking place in Las Vegas this June.
At a time of heightened market volatility, geopolitical tension and structural shifts across the global battery and critical minerals supply chain, Jérôme Pécresse brings one of the most senior and strategic perspectives in the industry. His keynote will address the forces reshaping lithium, aluminium and broader critical materials markets, including supply security, evolving demand dynamics and the challenges of scaling production in a rapidly changing environment.
As the industry moves from expansion to execution, understanding how major producers are positioning their portfolios has become critical. Jérôme will share insights into how global supply chains are adapting to policy shifts, capital allocation pressures and the increasing role of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies in shaping demand.
With previous leadership roles at GE Renewable Energy, Alstom and Imerys, Jérôme Pécresse offers a unique cross-sector view spanning energy, industrials and critical materials at a pivotal moment for the energy transition.
His keynote will form part of a broader main-stage program focused on global supply chains, investment, policy and market outlooks, bringing together producers, investors, OEMs and policymakers in one place. The event is designed to connect upstream supply with downstream demand, reflecting the increasing complexity and strategic importance of critical materials markets.
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The full week in Las Vegas
Three events. One supply chain. One week.
Battery & Energy Storage 2026 runs co-located June 23 to 25 and is included in your main event ticket. Defense & Aerospace Strategic Materials 2026 runs June 23 alongside the main programme. All events share the same venue, exhibition floor and evening receptions.
