Event programme
Thursday 9th May 2024
The Rapidly Evolving EV supply chain
The Oxford Battery Metals Lectures is part of our annual event at which we pull together an international and diverse audience, representing a broad range of companies that spans battery metals producers, refiners, fabricators, pCAM and CAM producers, end-users, lithium-ion battery recyclers, and investors, to join us in the world-renowned scholarly city of Oxford, to stay at the forefront of industry developments and network with peers who share our passion and expertise.
Agenda
09h00-10h00 − Registration
Coffee and light brunch are available
10h00-10h10 − Welcome
Henk de Hoop, Chief Executive Officer, SFA (Oxford)
10h10-10h40 − Regional perspectives on EV adoption
and battery demand implications
Neil King, Head of Forecasting, EV Volumes
10h40-11h20 − The EV adoption curve: Convincing consumers
Megan Harrall, Head of Strategy, BMW MINI
11h20-11h40 - Break
11h40-12h10 − ESG in battery supply chains: Pandora’s box of regulatory risks
Adele Rouleau, ESG & Critical Minerals Lead, SFA (Oxford)
12h10-12h50 − Emerging European lithium supply
Mika Seitovirta, Chief Regional Officer: Europe, Sibanye-Stillwater
12h50-13h50 − Buffet Lunch
13h50-14h30 − Lithium innovation driving electrification
Stefan Debruyne, Director of External Affairs, SQM
14h30-15h10 − CAM's unique position: Challenges and opportunities
in the midstream of the battery supply chain
Matthew Burford, Battery Metals Market Analyst, BASF
15h10-15h30 − Afternoon tea/Coffee
15h30-16h10 − Battery technology: Research and development innovations
Balázs Szilágyi, Public Affairs Manager, CATL
16h10-16h50 − The race for solid-state batteries:
Implications for upstream players
Dr Xiaohan Wu, Strategy Consultant, Porsche Consulting
16h50-17h00 − Closing remarks
Henk de Hoop, Chief Executive Officer, SFA (Oxford)
17h00-19h00 − A tour of the taverns
SFA (Oxford) is committed to the responsible provision and consumption of alcohol at battery metals industry functions. The commitment is made concerning the safety of the attendees at the functions and also the general public and consideration of those who choose not to consume alcohol or who are affected in any way by the misuse of alcohol.
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