Benchmark Summit 2026 London

Tuesday 20th October, 2026

116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall, SW1Y 5ED

London, United Kingdom

Benchmark Summit 2026 London

Time and Location

Tuesday 20th October, 2026

116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall, SW1Y 5ED

London, United Kingdom

In Person Event

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Browse the full event agenda, with sessions covering the full energy transition ecosystem - from raw materials, to cell production and downstream demand markets.

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Tuesday 20th October, 2026

09:30 - 10:00

Registration & Networking Breakfast

10:00 - 12:00

Benchmark Workshop: Battery Demand & Commodities Update

- Adam Webb, Head of Energy Raw Materials, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence - Will Roberts, Automotive Research Lead, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence - Freddie Bloomfield, Senior Analyst, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence - Anya Hurd, Copper Demand Analyst, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence

12:00 - 13:00

Networking Lunch

13:00 - 13:10

Welcome & Opening Remarks

- Adam Panayi, Chief Research Officer, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence

13:10 - 13:30

Spotlight Presentation

13:30 - 14:10

Panel Discussion: Copper’s Global Demand Outlook

Analyzing copper's crucial role in the new energy comprehensive market forecast out to 2050.

- Anya Hurd, Copper Demand Analyst, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence

14:10 - 14:50

Panel Discussion: Lithium Market Outlook & Supply Dynamics

An overview of the lithium market outlook, including supply growth, project development, and evolving market dynamics.

14:50 - 15:20

Networking Break

15:20 - 16:00

Panel Discussion: Investment Landscape & Financing Opportunities

Exploring mechanisms for funding battery extraction, storage, and processing projects with input from financiers, legal experts, and project developers.

- Moderated by Daniel Fletcher-Manuel, Director of Indexing & Derivatives, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence

16:00 - 16:10

Closing Remarks & Future Outlook

Key takeaways from the day and a forward-looking perspective on the role of critical minerals in the global energy transition.

- Adam Panayi, Chief Research Officer, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence

16:10 - 17:10

Networking Reception

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