Critical Materials Forum Berlin - 2025

Join Project Blue at an exclusive forum on critical materials in Germany's capital.

Project Blue's senior leadership will be joined by special guests from government and industry to discuss the changing geopolitical landscape, supply chain challenges, and important trends influencing critical materials supply chains.

The event is free to attend, but spaces are limited – register today to guarantee your place.

Confirmed speakers for our Berlin Critical Materials Forum are:

- Anne Lauenroth - Deputy Head of Department, BDI
- Karol Bednarek - German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA)
- Siyamend Al Barazi - Head of Unit Mineral Economics, DERA / BGR
- Jan Giese - Senior Manager, Tradium
- Dr Nils Backeberg - Founder and Director, Project Blue
- Dr Jack Bedder - Founder and Director, Project Blue
- Dr Rob Burrell - Research Manager, Project Blue

The agenda will be:

- 13:00  Registration & Networking
- 14:00  Words of Welcome – BDI
- 14:10  Setting the Scene: Geopolitics & Critical Materials – Project Blue
- 14:30  Industry Keynote – Infineon 
- 14:45  Technology & Semiconductor Critical Materials – Project Blue
- 15:00  Germany & Critical Materials – BGR / DERA 
- 15:15  EV & Battery Developments Outlook – Project Blue
- 15:30  Presentation by the VDA
- 15:45  Aerospace & Military Supply Chains – Project Blue
- 16:00  Panel Discussion and Q&A
- 16:30  Networking Drinks