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Critical Materials & Industrial Supply Chain Security Summit

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As geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions, resource nationalism, and sustainability pressures intensify, ensuring access to critical materials

Welcome to TheCritical Materials & Industrial Supply Chain Security Summit — The Critical Materials & Industrial Supply Chain Security Summit brings together senior leaders from manufacturing, energy, defense, chemicals, mining, and government to address the growing risks and strategic importance of securing critical raw materials and industrial supply chains.

As geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions, resource nationalism, and sustainability pressures intensify, ensuring access to critical materials—such as rare earth elements, lithium, cobalt, and advanced industrial inputs—has become a top priority for both governments and industry.

This summit is designed as a highly practical, discussion-led forum focused on real-world strategies to enhance supply chain resilience, diversify sourcing, strengthen regional capabilities, and build secure, sustainable industrial ecosystems.

Alberto Castronovo

Head - Internationalisation Unit, Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy

Joshua Hawley

CEO

Stephan Pueschel

Co-Head Metals & Mining | Origination & Structuring Resources and Recycling

Han Ilhan

Managing Director

Kamran M. Khozan

Chairman & CEO

Dr. Marko Komac

Treasurer, International Raw Materials Observatory

Frank Jackel

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Rebecca Burton

Deputy Director

YJ Lee

Director

Alex Griffiths

Director, Metals & Mining, Curated Services

Dr. Soraya Heuss-Aßbichler

Professor

Prof Christian Kaunert

Professor of International Security; Programme Director of IMSISS

Arthur Leichthammer

Policy Fellow Geoeconomics

Chris Beatty

Head of Government Relations and Public Affairs

Vincenzo A. Conforti

Head of Government Relations Europe

Stefan Bernstein

CEO

Horst Brockmüller

Managing Director and Co-Founder

Steve Pascolo

Senior Scientist, Department of Dermatology University Hospital Zurich

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Who Should Attend

  • Chief Procurement Officers & Supply Chain Directors
  • Heads of Strategic Sourcing & Raw Materials
  • Operations & Manufacturing Leaders
  • Energy, Chemicals & Industrial Strategy Executives
  • Government & Policy Makers (Industry, Trade, Energy)
  • Mining & Materials Companies
  • Defense& Critical Infrastructure Stakeholders
  • Sustainability & ESG Leaders
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Risk Professionals
  • Technology & Supply Chain Visibility Providers

Industries Represented

  • Advanced Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering
  • Energy (Renewables, Oil & Gas, Nuclear)
  • Chemicals & Process Industries
  • Mining & Critical Materials Producers
  • Automotive, Aerospace &Defense
  • Electronics & Semiconductor Supply Chains
  • Logistics & Freight Operators
  • Government, Trade & Regulatory Bodies
  • Supply Chain Technology & Risk Intelligence Providers

Key Themes

Critical Materials Strategy & Sourcing

  • Identifying and prioritizing critical raw materials
  • Global supply-demand dynamics and future outlook
  • Strategic sourcing and long-term procurement models

Geopolitics, Trade & Supply Chain Risk

  • Impact of geopolitical tensions on supply continuity
  • Export controls, sanctions, and trade policy shifts
  • Scenario planning and risk mitigation strategies

Supply Chain Resilience & Diversification

  • Nearshoring, reshoring, and friend-shoring strategies
  • Building multi-source and redundant supply networks
  • Supplier risk assessment and contingency planning

Industrial Policy & Government Initiatives

  • National and EU strategies for critical materials security
  • Public-private partnerships and funding mechanisms
  • Regulatory frameworks shaping industrial supply chains

Sustainability, ESG & Responsible Sourcing

  • Ethical sourcing and traceability of raw materials
  • Balancing sustainability with supply security
  • Circular economy and material recycling strategies

Digitalisation & Supply Chain Visibility

  • Real-time tracking and risk monitoring technologies
  • AI-driven forecasting and demand planning
  • Enhancing transparency across complex supply networks

Logistics, Infrastructure & Bottlenecks

  • Transport constraints and infrastructure challenges
  • Port congestion, freight volatility, and cost pressures
  • Building more agile and responsive logistics systems

Future Outlook: Securing Industrial Competitiveness

  • Long-term outlook for global supply chains
  • Innovation in alternative materials and substitution
  • Building resilient, future-ready industrial ecosystems

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6 Key Themes for the Critical Materials & Industrial Supply Chain Security Summit

6 Reasons to Attend

  1. Develop a Robust Critical Materials Strategy: Gain insights into securing access to essential raw materials in an increasingly competitive global market.
  2. Understand Geopolitical & Trade Risks: Learn how global tensions and policy changes are reshaping industrial supply chains—and how to respond.
  3. Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience: Discover practical approaches to diversification, risk management, and supplier strategy.
  4. Align with Policy & Regulatory Developments: Stay ahead of evolving government strategies and compliance requirements impacting supply chains.
  5. Leverage Digital Tools for Visibility & Control: Explore technologies enabling better forecasting, monitoring, and decision-making.
  6. Connect with Industry & Policy Leaders: Build relationships with key stakeholders across industry, government, and the critical materials ecosystem.

Critical Materials & Industrial Supply Chain Security Summit

Critical Materials & Industrial Supply Chain Security Summit — This summit is designed as a highly practical, discussion-led forum focused on real-world strategies to enhance supply chain resilience, diversify sourcing, strengthen regional capabilities, and build secure, sustainable industrial ecosystems.

Critical Materials & Industrial Supply Chain Security Summit

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