Tues 3 June - Wed 4 June
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington DC
In Person Event
Join Benchmark’s week of networking, dealmaking and policy in Washington DC for Giga USA 2025, a live, and in-person conference being held June 3-4 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
Across two days and multiple streams, discussions will explore the rise of USA's lithium ion battery gigafactory economy and the need to build secure, sustainable supply chains for lithium, nickel, graphite, cobalt, manganese, rare earths and other critical raw materials.
FREE PASSES AVAILABLE FOR US GOVERNMENT &
INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES
Agenda of themes:
- Strengthening the US Critical Mineral Supply Chain: Discussions on building battery supply resilience through domestic production, bridging the raw material disconnect to secure key resources, and expanding gigafactories and mid-stream processing capacity
- Policy, Trade, and National Security Impacts: The future of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its impact in shaping the industry, the impact of new US policy and tariffs on global trade dynamics, and the importance of strengthening national security through critical mineral independence
- Investment and Financing the Energy Transition: We will address the role of banks and investors in securing funding for battery supply chains, financing next-generation mining and refining projects in the US, and encouraging public-private partnerships to drive industry growth
- Innovation in Battery Technology and Sustainability: Learn about advances in battery cell design, cathodes, and anodes, circularity and sustainability through battery recycling initiatives and the importance of developing a sustainable supply chain for long-term industry resilience
- Global Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships: We will hear about regional US spotlights on mining and production initiatives and the role of critical mineral diplomacy in securing long-term supply deals
GIGA USA 2025 SPEAKER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Contact our team to discuss how your company can contribute to this year's agenda.
Attendee testimonials:
“An excellent opportunity to network with industry experts from across the value chain and attend valuable and informative sessions reflective of the dynamic nature of the critical minerals industry.”
“The who is who in USA lithium ion battery supply chain is here as well as relevant government officials. If you operate or intend to operate in the USA you must attend.”
“Benchmark assembled a panel of experts moderated and challenged by their talented team of analysts and influencers, which led to deep insight and robust discussions around the topics that are pertinent to the markets and issues that present today.”
Our Venue:
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is an iconic, landmark property in the heart of DC. Located on historic Pennsylvania Avenue, positioned between the White House and the US Capitol, the building is just minutes away from the airport, convention center, hotels, and museums and is easily accessible with an onsite parking garage and metro station.
