Scaling Lithium Recovery from Resource to Bankable Production
An executive forum uniting lithium producers, technology innovators, capital providers, and policymakers accelerating the commercial deployment of next-generation extraction technologies.
Welcome to Direct Lithium Extraction Xchange 2026
The global lithium supply chain is entering a new phase of scrutiny. As EV demand accelerates and brine resources gain strategic importance, the focus has shifted from pilot-scale promise to commercial reliability. Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technologies must now demonstrate scalable throughput, chemical selectivity, water stewardship, and bankable economics.
DLE Xchange 2026 convenes the operators, engineers, investors, and policymakers shaping the next generation of lithium production.
This forum addresses the technical, financial, and operational realities of transitioning from evaporation ponds to modular, capital-efficient extraction systems.
The next lithium cycle will reward disciplined deployment. This is where it is engineered.
Key Topics on This Year’s Agenda
Five strategic pillars covering the technology, finance, and environmental dimensions driving direct lithium extraction from pilot to commercial scale in 2026.
Scaling DLE from Pilot to Commercial Production
Operational performance metrics, brine variability challenges, recovery rates, modular plant design, and integration with existing salar and ev-battery-recycling-grid-modernization assets.
Capital Structuring & Project Bankability
Equity and debt structures, strategic partnerships with OEMs and battery manufacturers, offtake agreements, government incentives, and risk mitigation frameworks required to secure FID.
Chemistry, Selectivity & Process Optimization
Ion exchange, adsorption, solvent extraction, membrane systems, and electrochemical pathways. Addressing impurities (Mg/Li ratios), brine chemistry variability, scaling, and reagent lifecycle efficiency.
Water Stewardship & Environmental Performance
Water reinjection strategies, brine management, lifecycle emissions analysis, regulatory permitting, and social license to operate in sensitive jurisdictions.
Downstream Integration & Supply Chain Alignment
Integration with refining, lithium hydroxide/carbonate production, OEM supply agreements, and regional battery ecosystem development.
The Right People, In One Room
Unlike broad mining conferences, the Xchange format convenes the full lithium value chain—from brine resource owners and technology developers to battery manufacturers and critical mineral investors.
CTOs, VPs of Engineering, Mine Managers, and Investment Directors from lithium miners, technology developers, battery manufacturers, and project financiers. This is not a trade show—it is a working summit for those driving commercial-scale lithium extraction.
Core Delegate Profiles
Engineering & EPC
EPC contractors and engineering firms designing and constructing commercial DLE facilities.
Mining & Resource Operators
Operators managing brine assets and evaluating extraction technologies to optimize recovery rates and accelerate production timelines.
Investors & Project Finance
Fund managers, development financiers, and strategic investors evaluating lithium extraction projects for capital deployment.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Join the organizations that have participated across our conferences.
6K Inc.AMG Lithium GmbHAQSimAdionicsAlbemarle CorporationAnglo AmericanArcadium LithiumArkemaBHP GroupBaker HughesBarrick Gold CorporationChemtradeCleanTech LithiumControlled Thermal ResourcesCronimet Envirotec GmbHDiversified Well LoggingE3 LithiumEnergySource MineralsEnergyXEramine SudamericaEvonikFreeport-McMoRanGanfeng LithiumGlencore
Global CCS InstituteHalliburtonILiAD TechnologiesInternational Battery MetalsLithium Americas Corp.MarubeniMetso CorporationNewmont CorporationOLI SystemsPan American EnergyRio TintoS&P Global Commodity InsightsSLBStandard LithiumStantecSyensqoTechEnergy VenturesTecpetrolTenaris CanadaTotalEnergiesValeVictaulicVolt Lithium Corp.Vulcan Energy Resources
Leave with More Than Insights
Five concrete outcomes that will shape your strategy from the moment you leave the event.
Assess DLE through a commercial performance lens.
Identify risk mitigation strategies for first-of-a-kind projects.
Benchmark technology durability and lifecycle economics.
Strengthen ESG positioning and water stewardship frameworks.
Position your organization within the evolving global lithium supply chain.
Share Your Expertise at Direct Lithium Extraction Xchange 2026
We are seeking technical leaders, project operators, and market analysts to deliver keynote presentations, panel discussions, and case studies.
Secure Your Place at the Forefront of Lithium Extraction
Join the operators, technologists, and investors advancing commercial-scale lithium extraction, battery supply chain integration, and critical mineral project financing.
- Full Conference Access
- Presentation Slide Access (permitted material)
- 20% Discount for Group Bookings (3+ Delegates)
- Digital Certificate of Participation
- Exclusive Discount at Upcoming Events
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- Full Conference Access
- Presentation Slide Access (permitted material)
- 20% Discount for Group Bookings (3+ Delegates)
- Digital Certificate of Participation
- Exclusive Discount at Upcoming Events
- Full Conference Access
- Presentation Slide Access (permitted material)
- 20% Discount for Group Bookings (3+ Delegates)
- Digital Certificate of Participation
- Exclusive Discount at Upcoming Events
Available After October 15
Partner with the Leaders Deploying Lithium Extraction Technology
Align your organization with the senior decision-makers driving technology commercialization, project financing, and supply chain integration across the lithium value chain.
- 8 Delegate Passes
- Brand Placement on Event Website
- Dedicated Social Media Announcement
- Access to Delegate List
- Presentation Recording Access
- 10’x20′ Exhibition Space
- 4 Banners
- Speaking Opportunity
- Session Hosting
- 5 Delegate Passes
- Brand Placement on Event Website
- Dedicated Social Media Announcement
- Access to Delegate List
- Presentation Recording Access
- 10’x20′ Exhibition Space
- 2 Banners
- Speaking Opportunity
- Session Hosting
- 3 Delegate Passes
- Brand Placement on Event Website
- Social Media Mention
- Presentation Recording Access
- 10’x10′ Exhibition Space
- 1 Banner
- 2 Delegate Passes
- Brand Placement on Event Website
- Social Media Mention
- Presentation Recording Access
