DLE Implementation and Commercialisation

Event Day Two, 26th March

Day 2 Morning:

08:00 - 08:55

(55 mins)

Morning Coffee & Networking
08:55 - 09:00

Welcome by Organiser and Event Chairman
09:00 - 9:30

An Integrated Direct Lithium Extraction Solution: Combining Advanced Materials and Process Design
09:30 - 10:00

Enabling Sustainable Lithium Production through Electrolysis Integration

Luke Glynn, Technical Manager, Europe, NORAM Electrolysis Systems Inc.
10:00 - 10:30

From DLE Innovation to Industrial Reality: Enabling Scale-Up Through European Manufacturing Capabilities

Dr Catheline RAMSAMY, Business Developer – Advanced Specialties, SEQENS
10:30 - 11:00

Morning Networking Tea Break
11:00 - 11:30

From Extraction to OEM Approval: A Commercial Model to Accelerate DLE Projects

Gemma Cooper, Chief Commercial Officer, Tees Valley Lithium
11:30 - 12:00

Electrochemical Lithium Recovery as a Way of Selectively Extract Lithium from a Variety of Effluents

Dr Elsa Briqueleur, Senior Researcher Energy Storage Area Circular Economy & Decarbonization Department, Leitat Technological Center
12:00 - 12:30

DLE-R: Direct Lithium Extraction and Refining via Electrodialysis.

Charlie McGill, Chief Executive Officer, ElectraLith

Luncheon & Networking

13:30 - 14:00

Benchmarking DLE Technologies: Comparative Analysis of IX, SX, and Membranes for Commercial-Scale Deployment

Daniel Parr, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx
14:00 - 14:30

How Lessons Learnt from Water Treatment can Applied to DLE

Elena Gil Aunon, Industrial Water Manager, Worley
14:30 - 15:00

Direct Lithium Extraction: Tailored Technologies for Higher Yield and Purity

Dupont
15:00 - 15:30

Designing Water-Positive Lithium Projects: Innovation in Brine Recycling and Reuse
15:30 - 16:00

Afternoon Networking Tea Break
16:00 - 16:30

What's Next for DLE in the UK & Europe: Strategic Roadmap to 2030 and Beyond

Stewart Dickson, CEO, Weardale Lithium
16:30 - 17:00

The Strategic Role of DLE in Europe's Battery Supply Chain

Oliver Heathman, Head of Metals Assets (Mine Cost & Emission Analysis), Wood Mackenzie
17:00 - 17:40

Panel Discussion: DLE vs Traditional Extraction – Can Innovation Deliver on the Sustainability Promise? A rigorous comparison of the environmental, social, and technical performance of DLE vs evaporation ponds and hard-rock mining, with a focus on water, energy, and carbon metrics. Featuring ESG experts, NGOs, and technology providers.

Charlie McGill, Chief Executive Officer, ElectraLith
Elena Gil Aunon, Industrial Water Manager, Worley
Nick Baxter, Head of Communications and ESG, Cleantech Lithium
17:45

Day2 Closing Remarks