The Fastmarkets European Battery Raw Materials Conference 2026 is a three-day meeting (2026-09-15 to 2026-09-17) in Budapest, Hungary for participants across the battery raw materials value chain. The programme addresses market shifts, technology developments and regulatory changes that affect supply, processing and recycling. Central topics include the market impacts of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) adoption, demand for lithium and other critical minerals, and recent EU measures that encourage local recycling and processing such as battery passports and black mass controls. The event is intended for miners, processors, cathode and cell manufacturers, OEMs, energy storage operators, recyclers, traders, policymakers, investors and technology providers. Sessions will present pricing and market data, policy briefings and technical panels aimed at informing commercial and operational decisions. Organiser: Fastmarkets.

Location: Budapest, Hungary
Venue: TBA