NORTH AMERICA
EUROPE
OVERVIEW
Turning geopolitical tides have highlighted the essential nature of critical minerals and materials for national security and global energy demands. At this crucial juncture, collaboration among like-minded nations is essential to building secure, value-added supply chains. Great strides are being made, but much remains to be done to bolster the Western world’s mining and processing capabilities and mitigate the risks of over-reliance on China.
The Critical Minerals Innovation Forum 2026 is a series of high-level events bringing together senior leaders from government, industry, and financial services to discuss the latest developments in the critical minerals space. This independent series examines the technologies, capital flows, and policy frameworks shaping the Western world’s efforts to build secure, value-added supply chains for national security and the world’s energy future.
Join us for engaging presentations and robust discussions on the work being done to enable a robust critical minerals supply chain as part of an integrated energy security strategy. Forum discussions focus on how emerging technologies, private capital, government policies, and international alliances are shaping the ecosystem.
purpose
The forum aims to facilitate candid dialogue on leading strategies—from price floors and government equity stakes to stockpiling and sovereign wealth funds—by bringing key stakeholders together. The multi-city format allows regional perspectives to inform a holistic view of global opportunities and challenges.
DATES + LOCATION:
For 2026, four forum sessions are planned in major financial and policy hubs (dates to be confirmed):
- London – May 2026
- New York City – June 2026
- Vancouver Leadership Summit – September 2026
- Washington, DC – H2 2026
DISCUSSION THEMES:
The forum’s content will be organized around key themes reflecting the emerging issues in critical minerals and the energy transition for 2026.
Themes for 2026 could include:
- The Evolving Geopolitical and Policy Landscape
- Securing a Strategically Aligned Supply Chain
- Innovations in Mining + Processing
- Mobilizing Capital for Critical Mineral’s Leap Forward
- AI and Automation: Catalysts for Innovation + Resilience
structure + audience
- Format: Each forum will be a half- or full-day event followed by a networking reception.
- Sessions: The agenda will feature a mix of panel discussions, fireside chats, and keynote presentations focused on key themes related to the evolving critical minerals and materials space.
- Attendees: Expect ~100+ senior attendees per session from across the ecosystem: policymakers and government officials, mining and mining processing company executives, battery technology and manufacturing leaders, investors and financial services professionals, and partners from law and consulting firms. This diverse audience of critical minerals stakeholders ensures a rich exchange of insights across the value chain.
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