Benchmark Event | Benchmark Week 2026 Asia

The new global meeting point for the battery supply chain.

In 2026, Benchmark Week will be held in Shanghai, China, expanding its global impact by bringing our flagship event to the heart of the industry - where innovation, production, and investment converge.

This is a rare opportunity to step inside the ecosystem that powers the global energy transition and gain on-the-ground insights directly from the decision-makers building the supply chain in real time.

Benchmark Week is the only event where the entire value chain comes together under one roof - creating unmatched opportunities for collaboration, networking, and dealmaking.

Why attend?

Explore a range of data-driven presentations from the decision-makers shaping battery innovation and energy technology - covering the breadth of critical minerals through to downstream demand markets.

A gateway to international growth, this event cultivates global investment and partnerships, allowing you to showcase your business on a world stage, and expand your reach across EV, ESS, and beyond.

Access elevated networking and dealmaking opportunities designed to help you forge lasting strategic partnerships with supply chain leaders, government and financiers from across the world.

Director - Batteries and Energy Supply Chain at KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH

"I was highly impressed with this year's Benchmark Week. The participation from industry leaders and pioneers was impressive, with a good mix of established companies and developers from both mining and battery production."

CEO at Electric Metals

"Benchmark Week 2025 was exceptionally valuable. The 1-to-1 meetings connected me not only with potential investors but also with downstream partners, suppliers, and buyers across the full battery materials ecosystem. It’s one of the few events where meaningful commercial discussions happen in every direction of the supply chain."

Director at RAM and CEO/MD at Neometals

"RAM was very pleased to attend this years Benchmark Week and found the meeting program very productive. It was great to secure meetings with leading industry participants and the meeting software was easy to use."

Venue

Benchmark Week 2026 Asia will be held in the heart of Shanghai, China at the Pudong Shangri-La. Set in the city's bustling Lujiazui district alongside major businesses and transport links, the venue will bring supply chain stakeholders from across the globe together for two days of networking, dealmaking and market insights.