The Oxford Battery Metals Lectures
In collaboration with SC Insights
The industrial continental drift of battery supply chains
SFA (Oxford) is delighted to announce that the Oxford Battery Metals Lectures will be held on Thursday 15th May 2025, 10h00 to 17h30 BST.
In the increasingly uncertain battery metals markets, we are witnessing an “industrial continental drift” as nations reassess their reliance on global supply networks. It is forcing the EV industry to geo-insure the resilience of their supply chains to ensure long-term survival. The Oxford Battery Metals Lectures will focus this year on The Deglobalisation of Battery Supply Chains, and the implications for players across the battery metals value chain.
The event will draw from experts across the battery metals value chain, including SQM, CATL, Porsche Consulting, and SC Insights, and will feature insightful lectures, stimulating debates, and interactive Q&A sessions. Once again, the lectures will be held in the prestigious Oxford University Museum of Natural History. The event will also be available online.
Register your attendance using the downloadable booking form below. For group bookings of four or more delegates, please contact Alison Clapton at PlatinumEvent@sfa-oxford.com.
Expert speakers from across the battery metals value chains
Stefan Debruyne
Director of External Affairs, SQM
Stefan joined SQM in 2005 and is currently responsible for stakeholder engagement as Director of External Affairs. He has previously held the position of Sales Director for lithium and iodine in the Asia-Pacific region. He has a Master's degree in commercial engineering and an Executive MBA.
Stefan is poised to delve into the groundbreaking innovations driving the lithium sector forward, highlighting SQM's contributions to shaping the future of electrification. From advancements in lithium extraction techniques to the development of high-performance lithium-ion batteries, Stefan's insights promise to offer a compelling vision of how lithium innovation is revolutionising the way we power our world.
Lóránt Juhos
Senior Government Relations Advisor, CATL
An expert in foreign relations, Lóránt is an international government relations and corporate public affairs expert with over 20 years of experience as a diplomat. Often speaking at events and conferences, Lóránt is skilled in policy development and writing.
Dr Xiaohan Wu
Strategy Consultant, Porsche Consulting
Dr. Xiaohan Wu is a strategy consultant specialising in battery technology. His focus includes market dynamics, technology disruptions, and their business implications for players in the cell, component, and upstream (mining & refining) industries. His expertise positions him as a leader in identifying and evaluating emerging battery technologies, notably solid-state batteries.
Andy Leyland
Chief Executive Officer, SC Insights
Andy has over 20 years of experience in the metals, mining and chemicals industry as an analyst and consultant and has held roles as Head of Forecasts & Consulting, Director, Associate Director, and Senior Commodities Analyst.
Lakshya Gupta
Senior Battery Technology Analyst, SFA (Oxford)
Lakshya joined SFA (Oxford)’s battery team in 2018, after completing his Master’s in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London. He is responsible for the battery metal demand forecasting, tracking mid- and downstream players and their relationships, and also tracking battery technology developments. He has completed various consulting projects focused on alternative battery metal sourcing strategies to help clients improve the ESG credentials of their battery supply chai,- from looking at alternatives to DRC-sourced cobalt to forecasting the global potential of metal volumes from battery recycling.
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