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Benchmark Week 2026
Benchmark Week 2026
Time and Location
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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.
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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.
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Director - Batteries and Energy Supply Chain at KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH
"The participation from industry leaders and pioneers was impressive, with a good mix of established companies and developers from both mining and battery production."
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."
Postdoctoral Researcher at California Institute of Technology
"An incredible learning experience - dialogue and insight spanning the value chain from mine to grid!"
Speakers
Robin Zeng
Founder
CATL
George Q. Fang
Senior Executive Vice President
Huayou Cobalt
Melody Dong
Head of Commodity Research
Appian Capital Advisory
Meidy Katrin Lenkey
Secretary General
Indonesian Nickel Miners Association (APNI)
Michael Willoughby
Global Co-Head of Metals & Mining
Jefferies
Bob Galyen
Former CTO
CATL
Andrew Miller
CEO
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Caspar Rawles
COO
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Sponsors
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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.
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Learn More
Would you like to learn more about speaker / sponsor opportunities at this event?
Contact our team to discuss how your company can contribute to this year's agenda.
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