Expert Forum - Rare Earths, Magnets and Battery Materials
EIT RawMaterials, Europe’s largest raw materials innovation network, is excited to launch two Strategic Impact Group Networks (SIGNs) focused on Battery Materials and Rare Earths & Magnets. These initiatives will officially debut at the Expert Forum on April 9-10 at Palais Frankfurt, bringing together top industry experts to drive impact in critical raw materials. Leading European organizations, including Hatch, Veolia, Galp, Stellantis, BASF, BMW, BNP Paribas, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Brose, Bosch, Orano, Norge Minerale, Hosokawa Alpine, LKAB, VAC and others, have already confirmed their participation.
Two world-class moderators will lead the event, ensuring insightful discussions on regulation, skills, innovation, and investment. All key takeaways will be documented and shared afterward.
Event highlights include State of the Union addresses, panel discussions, and two World Cafés, where eight facilitated working groups will tackle pressing challenges in Battery Materials and Rare Earth Elements. Expert-led discussions will provide valuable insights, helping shape these sectors' future. Spaces are limited, and registration closes on April 1. For inquiries, contact SIGNS@eitrawmaterials.eu.
Agenda
| Wednesday, 9 April | |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Networking Lunch |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Opening Session
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| 15:00 – 16:30 | Europe’s Battery Sector: State of the Union Presentations and Panel Discussion |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Europe’s Rare Earth Elements Sector: State of the Union Presentations and Panel Discussion |
| 18:00 – 18:10 | Key Takeaways & Next Steps |
| 18:10 – 19:00 | Pre-Dinner Drinks |
| 19:00 | Networking Dinner (on-site) |
| Thursday, 10 April | |
| 09:00 – 11:00 | World Café: Battery Materials & Rare Earth Elements Interactive, facilitator-led working groups tackle Europe’s most pressing challenges through pragmatic discussions and knowledge exchange. |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Conclusions & Next Steps
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