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Giga Africa 2026
29th - 30th September, 2026
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
1 Boulevard de la Menara
Marrakech, Morocco
Giga Africa 2026
Time and Location
29th - 30th September, 2026
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
1 Boulevard de la Menara
Marrakech, Morocco
In Person Event
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Our growing agenda features in-depth analysis of Africa's rapid expansion in critical mineral markets and its key role in meeting downstream demand from EV, ESS and other drivers.
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Tuesday 29th September, 2026
08:00 - 09:00
Check In and Networking
Collect your badge and join us for morning networking
09:00 - 09:15
Words of Welcome
Benchmark’s opening remarks, setting the scene for Africa’s role in the global battery supply chain and the energy transition.
09:15 - 09:30
Keynote Presentation: Battery Materials & Projects in Africa
09:30 - 09:50
Opening Keynotes: Why Africa? Understanding Government Support & Incentives
Insights into Morocco’s energy transition strategy and the development of its mining sector, including the policy frameworks and incentives driving investment, industrial growth, and its role in global supply chains.
09:50 - 10:30
Panel Discussion: OEM & EV Market Perspectives
Opportunities for OEMs, EV market growth, and adoption trends across Africa.
10:30 - 10:50
Networking Break
10:50 - 11:30
Panel Discussion: Africa’s Critical Mineral Production: Poised for Rapid Growth
Africa’s rapidly expanding critical mineral production, the opportunities for investment and value-chain development, and its growing role in the global supply of essential materials for the energy transition.
11:45 - 12:40
Panel Discussion: Visualising Africa’s Battery Storage Pipeline
Mapping Africa’s energy storage potential and future demand.
12:40 - 13:40
Networking Lunch
13:40 - 14:30
Panel Discussion: Africa’s Growing Role in Global Lithium Supply Chains
Exploring Africa’s growing lithium resources, project pipeline, and its increasing role in global battery supply chains, including key opportunities for investment and development across the value chain.
14:30 - 15:20
Panel Discussion: Graphite in the Global Anode Supply Chain
A look at Africa’s graphite projects, from development through to their role in the global anode supply chain and battery demand.
15:20 - 15:40
Networking Break
15:40 - 16:30
Panel Discussion: Copper Market Outlook: Supply and Demand Dynamics
Presentations from representatives of African nations, highlighting key mining and materials projects across Africa and exploring investment and growth opportunities in critical minerals.
16:30 - 17:05
Panel Discussion: Innovations in Technology and Project Design
Exploring emerging technologies and innovations to improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and long-term operating costs.
16:45 - 18:00
Networking Reception
Wednesday 30th September, 2026
08:00 - 09:00
Check In and Networking
Collect your badge and join us for morning networking
09:00 - 09:15
Benchmark Opening Keynote
09:15 - 10:00
Panel Discussion: Building Midstream Capacity: Processing & Refining in Africa
Exploring the development of refining and chemical processing capacity to support downstream battery and EV supply chains in Africa.
10:00 - 10:30
Benchmark’s Commodity Updates: Cobalt and Phosphate
Benchmark-led presentations providing the latest market updates and insights on key battery raw materials, including Cobalt and Phosphate.
10:30 - 10:50
Keynote Presentation: Structuring Small-Scale Mining in the DRC as a Pathway Towards a More Responsible and Sustainable Energy Transition
10:50 - 11:15
Networking Break
11:15 - 11:30
How the U.S. is Leading the Onshoring and Financing of Minerals and Midstream Projects?
11:30 - 12:10
Panel Discussion: Investment Landscape and Financing Opportunities
Exploring funding, investment trends, and financing solutions to support battery, EV, and critical minerals projects across Africa.
12:30 - 13:30
Networking Lunch
13:30 - 14:10
Panel Discussion: Understanding the New Landscape for Energy Transition Geopolitics
Exploring EMEA and the Americas’ role in the global energy transition, the impact of geopolitical risks, and how international partnerships and trade policies are shaping battery and EV supply chains.
14:10 - 14:45
Panel Discussion: Regulation and Policy Frameworks
Shaping policy incentives and strategic alignment to unlock growth in batteries, EVs, and recycling across Africa.
14:45 - 14:45
End of Conference
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