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Giga US 26
Giga US 26
Time and Location
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America's landmark energy security forum
President Trump's push to de-risk regional supply chains has reshaped EV, battery and critical mineral markets.
Join government officials, financiers, and industry participants at our premier supply chain conference in Washington DC on 9-10th June to decode Trump's policy agenda, forge strategic partnerships and align on a path to US energy security.
We’ve broadened the regional focus of our event series in 2026, making Giga US our only conference in the United States this year.
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Attendees will gain access to:
In-depth sessions covering the evolving EV battery ecosystem, and the policies shaping domestic critical mineral production and global trade.
Expert commentary on how critical mineral supply underpins US energy independence, electrification and national security strategy.
Insights into localisation, reshoring, midstream capacity, recycling, and the partnerships redefining the battery value chain.
Unmatched networking and dealmaking opportunities with federal and state officials, OEMs, miners, processors, financiers and technology innovators.
Benchmark’s unrivalled market analysis, price assessments and forecasts guiding multi‑billion‑dollar investment decisions.
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President & Chief Financial Officer at Galvanic Energy
"We were able to meet with many leading representatives across the lithium supply chain. We expect our discussions will generate value growth from our expanded connections and enhanced learnings."
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."
Market Analyst at Acuity Commodities
"An amazing conference to gather and meet with industry participants in the critical materials sector across all parts of the supply chain."
Speakers
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Congressman Pete Stauber
Congressman
Representative of Minnesota
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Congressman Bruce Westerman
Congressman
Representative of Arkansas
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Jeff Morrison
Global Chief Procurement Officer
General Motors
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Luis E. Lucero
Secretary for Mining in Argentina
Government of Argentina
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Eric Shields
Senior Battery Advisor - Policy, Analysis, & Transition OASD, Industrial Base Policy, OUSD for Acquisition & Sustainment
U.S. Department of Defense
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Stacy Newstead
Materials Strategy & Risk Manager
Lockheed Martin
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Nicholas Snowdon
Chief Metals & Minerals Economist
Mercuria
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James Mismash
Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Growth
US Department of War
Lead Sponsors
Sponsors
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Venue
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is an iconic, landmark property in the heart of DC. Located on historic Pennsylvania Avenue, positioned between the White House and the US Capitol, the building is just minutes away from the airport, convention center, hotels, and museums and is easily accessible with an onsite parking garage and metro station.
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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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