Agenda: Giga USA 25

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
																Networking Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
																Political Leadership: America First in the Lithium-Ion Battery Race The Future of the IRA Trump Administration Changes Policy shifts impacting mining and battery supply chains The role of US leadership in global energy transition initiatives Protecting National Security Strengthening supply chain security through domestic production and processing The role of critical minerals in defense applications and national security Working with Tariffs The impact of tariffs on raw material costs and supply chain resilience Navigating global trade dynamics while securing reliable supply sources Strategies for mitigating tariff-related risks in battery manufacturing Giga Stage
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
																Networking Break

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
																Building Battery Supply Resilience in the US Bridging America’s Raw Material Disconnect Addressing bottlenecks in domestic sourcing and refining of critical minerals Strengthening domestic mining, refining, and processing capabilities Building Gigafactories & Mid-Stream Capacity Advanced Battery Cell Design Cathodes, Anodes & Battery Innovation Addressing the Permitting Barrier

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
																International Spotlights Strengthening partnerships with allied nations for critical mineral supply Cross-border investment opportunities in mining and refining projects Leveraging international expertise to enhance US supply chain resilience
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
																US Regional Spotlights State-level policy initiatives supporting production Leading states in critical mineral production and processing Economic benefits of localized supply chain investments Collaboration between state governments and private industry

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
																Downstream Demand EV Demand in a New Administration How federal policies shape consumer adoption of electric vehicles Aligning domestic battery production with projected EV market growth Energy Storage Systems Scaling up domestic production of grid-scale energy storage solutions Overcoming cost and efficiency challenges in large-scale deployment Tech Demand - Consumer Electronics & Data Centers The role of batteries in supporting critical technology infrastructure Addressing supply chain challenges for battery materials in consumer electronics Innovations in energy-efficient power storage for data centers

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
																Networking Break
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
																Circularity and Sustainability Battery Recycling The role of battery recycling in building a circular economy The Importance of policy and regulatory support for scaling up battery material recovery Building a Sustainable Supply Chain Achieving carbon neutrality in critical mineral and battery supply chains Ethical sourcing and human rights considerations in mineral procurement Enhancing transparency and accountability across the supply chain Giga Stage
6:00 PM
																Networking Reception

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
																Networking Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
																Critical Mineral Diplomacy The Impact of New US Policy on Global Trade Dynamics Impact of geopolitical tensions on supply chain stability Understanding the new Global Geopolitical Landscape Giga Stage
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
																Networking Break

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
																Financing the Energy Transition Public and private sector funding for domestic mining and refining
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
																Next Generation of US Mining and Refining Innovations in extraction and refining processes for critical minerals Advancing US-based refining to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
																International Spotlights Strengthening partnerships with allied nations for critical mineral supply Cross-border investment opportunities in mining and refining projects Leveraging international expertise to enhance US supply chain resilience
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
																US Regional Spotlights State-level policy initiatives supporting production Leading states in critical mineral production and processing Economic benefits of localized supply chain investments Collaboration between state governments and private industry

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
																Networking Break
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
																Energy Transition Mineral Spotlights Copper Copper demand growth for EVs, grid storage, and renewables Expanding US copper mining and refining capacity Addressing supply constraints and price volatility Rare Earths Securing domestic rare earth mining and refining capabilities Reducing US dependence on Chinese rare earth supply chains Applications of rare earths in defense, EVs, and electronics Giga Stage
6:00 PM
																Networking Reception