Highlights of the Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program

Day 1 :
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
DIRECT LITHIUM EXTRACTION: TAILORED TECHNOLOGIES FOR HIGHER YIELD AND PURITY
Tirtha Chatterjee
DuPont

Tirtha Chatterjee

DuPont

  • Integrated DLE process pathways combining sorbents, ion exchange, and membrane technologies
  • Divalent ion removal approaches supporting consistent high-purity lithium product output
  • Efficient dewatering steps enabling higher lithium concentration and improved sorbent productivity
  • Sequencing and data-backed design insights reducing complexity and accelerating commercialization
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON IMPROVING DLE YIELD PURITY AND COMMERCIAL READINESS
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
  • Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON DIRECT LITHIUM EXTRACTION
11:30 - 11:55
ACCELERATING AND DE-RISKING DLE SCALE-UP THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED DIGITAL TWINS
Amit Goda
Siemens Digital Industries Software

Amit Goda

Siemens Digital Industries Software

  • Science-based process models reducing reliance on costly pilots and experimental campaigns
  • First-principles simulation defining operating windows, design margins, and early scale-up risks
  • Extending digital twins into operations to support commissioning, optimization, and ongoing decision-making
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL TWINS FOR DLE SCALE-UP AND OPERATIONS
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE DIRECT LITHIUM EXTRACTION EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
STUDY OF ELECTROCHEMICAL LITHIUM EXTRACTION FROM DOMESTIC OILFIELD BRINE
Xinge Zhang
National Research Council of Canada

Xinge Zhang

National Research Council of Canada

  • Commercial adsorbent selection and characterization for lithium recovery applications
  • Electrode formulation, fabrication approaches, and the development of the electrochemical test platform
  • Test results and parameter studies covering lithium concentration, temperature, and pH
  • Adsorbent performance in real oilfield brines and discussion of conclusions and future outlook
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING ELECTROCHEMICAL APPROACHES FOR LITHIUM RECOVERY
14:00 - 14:25
OPTIMIZING DLE PROCESSES WITH ADVANCED MEMBRANES
Josh Dewanaga
Veolia

Josh Dewanaga

Veolia

  • Nanofiltration modelling and pilot testing approaches, reducing chemical use and improving DLE process stability
  • Advanced RO brine concentration modelling, maximizing lithium recovery while lowering energy demands
  • Insights from recent DLE membrane projects, optimizing performance and ensuring reliable operations
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON IMPROVING BRINE TREATMENT IN DLE
14:30 - 14:55
COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO BUILD A SHARED NORTH AMERICAN LITHIUM LOOP
Frederick Steinmann
University of Nevada

Frederick Steinmann

University of Nevada

  • Discussion on Nevada Lithium Batteries and EV Materials Loop Regional Tech Hub and its current collaboration with Canada
  • Nevada’s role across the lithium value chain, including extraction, processing, manufacturing, recycling, and energy storage
  • Shared national security priorities and the supply-chain resilience benefits of a coordinated North American approach
  • Enabling requirements, including workforce development and engagement with Tribal, Indigenous, and First Nations partners
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON CROSS-BORDER INVESTMENT FOR BATTERY MATERIALS
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
FROM PILOT TO COMMERCIAL: VALIDATING NEXT GENERATION LITHIUM EXTRACTION USING NANOTECHNOLOGY
Ghada Nafie
Litus Inc.

Ghada Nafie

Litus Inc.

  • Demonstrating pilot results achieving up to 99 percent lithium recovery from produced water brines at scale
  • Implementing modular scale up strategies integrating process design with operational and economic viability
  • Advancing commercial deployment by defining cost drivers revenue potential and pathways to scale profitability
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING NANOTECH LITHIUM EXTRACTION SOLUTIONS
16:00 - 16:25
LiEX A NEW, HIGH PERFORMANCE DLE PROCESS
Craig Brown
CHEMIONEX INC.

Craig Brown

CHEMIONEX INC.

  • Examining the LiEX single column fixed bed design as a simplified approach to direct lithium extraction operations
  • Demonstrating over 99 percent lithium recovery alongside excellent impurity separation for high purity results
  • Analyzing high flow rate performance that concentrates low grade brines into stronger lithium product solutions
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON HIGH PERFORMANCE DIRECT LITHIUM EXTRACTION
16:30 - 17:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
COMMERCIAL LITHIUM EXTRACTION ECONOMICS FOR NORTH AMERICA
Ron Lincz
Avonlea

Ron Lincz

Avonlea

  • Overview of the ACCELi process and its role in recovering lithium and other critical minerals from varied brine sources
  • Discussion of the system’s key advantages, including modular scalability, lower capital intensity, and flexible deployment
  • Insights from the Pennsylvania pilot program, highlighting performance data, recovery rates, and operational learnings
  • Commercial plant configuration and project economics, including cost structure and market potential
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON LITHIUM RECOVERY AND COST DRIVERS
10:10 - 10:35
DEVELOPMENT OF DLE TECHNOLOGY USING MANGANESE BASED ADSORBENTS
Takuya Kaseyama
Sumitomo Metal Mining

Takuya Kaseyama

Sumitomo Metal Mining

  • Presenting lithium manganate adsorbents synthesized through a wet method with high lithium adsorption capacity
  • Demonstrating a pilot scale process selectively recovering lithium from high impurity and sulfuric acid brines
  • Showcasing a multi column approach enabling efficient lithium recovery from brine above 90 percent
  • Improving operational efficiency by producing reagents in plant and recycling water within the process
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON HIGH EFFICIENCY LITHIUM RECOVERY METHODS
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
11:30 - 11:55
DIRECT LITHIUM EXTRACTION IN SOUTH AMERICA: FROM RESOURCE TO INDUSTRIAL SCALE
José Gustavo de Castro Alem
Lithium Chile Inc.

José Gustavo de Castro Alem

Lithium Chile Inc.

  • Practical lessons from advancing direct lithium extraction pilots in Argentina and Chile
  • Comparing direct lithium extraction and evaporation methods across scale, water, energy, and costs
  • Looking at strategic impacts on supply security, permitting, community alignment, and demands
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON LITHIUM SUPPLY STRATEGY IN SOUTH AMERICA
12:00 - 12:25
VALVE SPECIFICATION FOR DLE PROJECTS IN LIGHT OF DIMINISHING VALVE EXPERTISE
Ross Waters
CGIS (CG Industrial Specialties)

Ross Waters

CGIS (CG Industrial Specialties)

  • Addressing the decline in valve expertise and the risks of relying on legacy specifications
  • Evaluating the wide range of valve performance demands across DLE process streams, from simple to highly demanding applications
  • Understanding the importance of collaboration between EPCs, owners, and valve experts to reduce failures
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON PRACTICAL VALVE SELECTION FOR DLE SYSTEMS
12:30 - 12:45
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
12:45 - 14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH

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