Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) offers tremendous potential for scaling lithium production, but several barriers remain in translating theoretical success into commercial viability. This session will explore the real-world challenges of scaling DLE technologies and what it takes to make them economically and environmentally sustainable. ' Understanding the complexities that arise when moving DLE from lab-scale to commercial operations ' Integrating DLE into a cost-effective production model ' Ensuring DLE systems meet both performance standards and environmental expectations