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, 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

Agenda:

Rierens Loupatty
Rierens Loupatty
VP of Investments
INA
Diego von Vacano
Diego von Vacano
Professor
Texas A&M University
Hiro Rodriguez
Hiro Rodriguez
Executive Director of the Advocacy Center
U.S. Department of Commerce
Jean-Luc Amos
Jean-Luc Amos
Director, Oil Market Development
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
David Fauvre
David Fauvre
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Blue Whale Materials
Chloe Tacconi
Chloe Tacconi
Director - Battery, Mining and Industries
Societe Generale
Frank Fannon
Frank Fannon
Managing Director
Fannon Global Advisors
Shane Thompson
Shane Thompson
EVP Strategy & Business Development
Cirba Solutions
Chao Yan
Chao Yan
CEO
Princeton NuEnergy
Katie Clasen
Katie Clasen
Principal
Prelude Ventures
Rebecca Konolige
Rebecca Konolige
Director of Federal Affairs
ZETA
Carolyn Schnyder
Carolyn Schnyder
Deputy Assistant Secretary
U.S. Department of Energy
Erez Ichilov
Erez Ichilov
Founder
Cedrus Arbor LLC
Robert Seguin
Robert Seguin
Market Development
Vale Canada Limited
Taite McDonald
Taite McDonald
Partner
Holland & Knight LLP
Sean Zheng
Sean Zheng
Chief Executive Officer
Princeton Critical Minerals
Jonathan Absolon
Jonathan Absolon
VP of Commodity Strategy
Anglo American
Leigh Clarke
Leigh Clarke
VP, Government and Regulatory
E3 Lithium
David Abraham
David Abraham
Director
Three Legged Capital LLC
Bari Bean
Bari Bean
Deputy CEO of Natural Resources
County of Imperial
Jesus Eduardo Escobar
Jesus Eduardo Escobar
Supervisor
Imperial County
Ryan Kelley
Ryan Kelley
Supervisor
Imperial County
KaLeigh Long
KaLeigh Long
CEO
Westwin Elements
Jeff Gaulin
Jeff Gaulin
Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Communications
Vale Base Metals

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.