Agenda 2024

DAY 1: MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024

0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS

0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS

0940 - 1005 NEW STRATEGIES BUILDING NORTH AMERICA’S RESILIENT EV BATTERY SUPPLY CHAIN

Challenges in the US EV battery market: focusing on upstream and mid-stream supply
Adaptive strategies for a robust battery supply chain: local production and diversification
Future of the battery supply chain: emerging technologies and strategic planning

Anu Jose
Frost & Sullivan

1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING A RESILIENT EV BATTERY SUPPLY CHAIN IN NORTH AMERICA

1010 - 1035 BUILDING A NORTH AMERICAN EV SUPPLY CHAIN

Enhancing the critical mineral mining capacity to support EV production and sustainability
Advancements in battery manufacturing and their impact on the EV industry
Investment trends in vehicle assembly and efforts in EV battery recovery and recycling

Brian Kingston
CVMA

1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON DEVELOPING AN EV SUPPLY CHAIN IN NORTH AMERICA

1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY SGS

1100 - 1125 FROM MINING TO COMMERCIALIZING BATTERIES – EMBEDDING GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES

Strategic planning to leverage government grants and loans for project funding
Optimizing investment costs by managing direct contributions and tax incentives
Highlighting the impactful government funding measures for the battery supply chain

Matt Larmond
Deloitte

1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON EMBEDDING GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES IN FINANCIAL STRATEGY

1130 - 1155 SHIFTING THE SUPPLY AND DEMAND IN LITHIUM AND NICKEL MARKETS DUE TO THE IRA

Exploring the IRA's effects on lithium and nickel, reshaping EV manufacturing plans
Addressing battery material oversupply – impact on prices, investment, and industry response
Navigating geopolitical risks and China's EV supply chain dominance; strategies for US resilience

Kimberly Berman
SFA (Oxford)

1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON THE IMPACT OF IRA ON LITHIUM AND NICKEL SUPPLY

1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE BATTERY MINERALS & SUPPLY CHAIN EXHIBITION

1330 - 1400 PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE ROLE OF ESG IN RESPONSIBLE EXPLORATION AND MINING OF BATTERY MINERALS

What are the potential social and environmental risks associated with exploration and mining?
What would need to happen in the society for a government to force adherence to ESG policies?
How can we mitigate the mining industry's concerns around ESG and its challenges?
What are the major ESG risks in the upstream battery supply chain?
How can companies effectively balance the imperative for resource extraction with the need to uphold ESG commitments?

1400 - 1425 MINERALS PROCESSING – CRITICAL LINK TO ONSHORING THE EV SUPPLY CHAIN

Discussing the importance of developing the midstream of a North American battery materials supply chain in an industry dominated by China
Insights into the competitive pressures in the production of nickel, cobalt, and manganese sulfate from mine supply and recycled batteries
Electra’s journey in constructing a unique battery materials processing complex in North America

Mark Trevisiol
Electra Battery Materials

1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON ONSHORING EV SUPPLY WITH MINERALS PROCESSING

1430 - 1455 SECURING CRITICAL METAL SUPPLY CHAINS IN A MULTI-POLAR WORLD

Analyzing global demand for critical metals: requirements, quantities, and geographical needs
Dynamics of supply chain ownership: contrasting China and Western approaches
Navigating the new era of multipolarity: strategic competition and opportunities in securing critical minerals

Frank Nikolic
CRU

1455 - 1500 Q&A SESSION ON NAVIGATING THE METAL SUPPLY IN A MULTI-POLAR ERA

1500 - 1530 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY OPTI-TECH SCIENTIFIC INC.

1530 - 1600 PANEL DISCUSSION ON RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE BATTERY MINERALS SUPPLY CHAIN

How can companies within the battery minerals supply chain effectively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with geopolitical instability?
How to mitigate political, environmental, and regulatory risks in the battery supply chain?
What is the biggest risk to the 'Made in North America' battery metals supply chain strategy?

1600 - 1625 EXECUTING THE CATHODE AND PRECURSOR PRODUCTION FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN EV MARKET

Addressing the North American market's rapid growth and its need for regional cathode and precursor production
Ensuring sustainable sourcing for IRA-compliant cathode materials in the evolving market
Strengthening the supply security with a local-for-local model in regional cathode production

Robert Privette
Umicore Sustainable Materials

1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON THE STRATEGIES FOR CATHODE PRODUCTION IN THE EV MARKET

1630 - 1655 METAL DEMAND DYNAMICS AND HEDGING

Exploring the current market dynamics in base metal supply and demand
Delving into the current state of battery metal market dynamics
Understanding the tradeable markets and best practices in metal hedging

Darrell Fletcher
Bannockburn Global Forex

1655 - 1700 Q&A SESSION ON NAVIGATING THE METAL DEMAND AND HEDGING STRATEGIES

1700 - 1800 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

DAY 2: TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024

0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS

0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS

0940 - 1005 BATTERY PRODUCTION IN QUÉBEC – TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN

Québec's leadership role in the lithium-ion battery global supply chain
Covering all stages – from exploration to recycling for a low environmental footprint
Ensuring traceability and adherence to ESG criteria for sustainable battery production

Jean-François Béland
Investissement Québec

1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON QUÉBEC'S ROLE IN SUSTAINABLE BATTERY SUPPLY CHAINS

1010 - 1035 NORTH AMERICAN OUTLOOK FOR BATTERY METALS AND MATERIALS

Exploring North America's emerging role in electric vehicles and battery materials
Analyzing the evolution of EV and battery markets in North America since 2020
Forecasting the battery and materials demand through 2035 under three scenarios

Alla Kolesnikova
Adamas Intelligence

1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON NORTH AMERICA'S EV AND BATTERY MARKET PROSPECTS

1040 - 1105 HOW ONTARIO EMERGED AS A NORTH AMERICAN LEADER IN THE EV SUPPLY CHAIN

Exploring Ontario’s integrated clusters and their role in driving the EV transition
Analyzing the factors of cost competitiveness and talent availability in Ontario
Detailing the extent of government support in nurturing the EV supply chain ecosystem

Daanish Hussain
Invest Ontario

1105 - 1110 Q&A SESSION ON ONTARIO'S LEADERSHIP IN EV SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT

1110 - 1130 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY HOSOKAWA MICRON POWDER SYSTEMS

1130 - 1155 DEVELOPING AN INTEGRATED NICKEL SUPPLY CHAIN IN QUEBEC

Introducing Nion and NiVolt – innovations in the nickel supply chain
Addressing upstream development and downstream processing gaps for EV demand
Overview of Nion’s Dumont Project and NiVolt’s refining strategy in Quebec

Cory Kosinski
NiVolt Technologies Inc.

1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON INTEGRATING NICKEL SUPPLY FOR QUEBEC'S FUTURE

1200 - 1225 FINANCING TRENDS IN BATTERY MINERALS

Exploring current financing trends and their impact on critical and battery metals and minerals
Examining the policy and regulatory influences on capital access for battery metal exploration
Analyzing the distribution and growth potential of early-stage battery metal projects in the country

Kendra Johnston
PearTree Securities

1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON EXPLORING THE FINANCIAL TRENDS IN BATTERY METALS AND MINERALS

1230 - 1255 MAKING RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY PROFITABLE IN CRITICAL MINERAL SUPPLY CHAINS

Exploring incentives that encourage responsible sourcing and manufacturing for consumers
Examining governance processes that support traceability in critical mineral supply chains
Summarizing transparent sustainability data for exchanges to differentiate material impacts

Dawn Jutla
Peer Ledger

1255 - 1300 Q&A SESSION ON MAKING SUSTAINABILITY PROFITABLE IN SUPPLY CHAINS

1300 - 1315 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW

1315 - 1430 NETWORKING LUNCH

Key topics for 2024:

Market intelligence and outlook on global demand and price volatility of battery minerals
Understand the key market drivers for the battery minerals industry globally, along with commerce and supply chain dynamics under the current geopolitical environment.
Exploring the next-generation battery chemistry toward battery cost optimization
Get an update on the latest research in alternative battery chemistry with lower critical mineral intensity, such as lithium-ion phosphate chemistry (LFP), manganese-rich cathode chemistry (LNMO), and lithium-free Na-ion battery chemistries.
New Supply Chain strategies from global battery manufacturers with major mineral producers
Under the current situation of disruptions in the global supply chain, hear from experts on innovative strategies for streamlining the value chain of battery minerals in the face of high global demands.
Effect of battery mineral availability on pushing boundaries of recovery through battery recycling
Gain insights on how new technologies involving battery recycling for mineral recovery are prioritized to augment material availability.
Status of new global projects in upstream battery mineral exploration
Hear from key miners and upstream explorers on the exciting prospects of newly discovered project sites across the globe for lithium, nickel, graphite, and other rare earth minerals.
Upcoming ESG guidelines toward responsible mineral extractions
To gain higher investor confidence, understand how battery mineral corporations aim for the highest environmental and social governance standards in their mineral extraction policies.
Case studies of innovative mining processes in mineral production
Evaluate case studies of new extraction techniques and other processing methodologies adapted for lithium and other rare earth minerals in their downstream production processes.

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