Join us in Washington DC

Project Blue is pleased to announce its inaugural Critical Materials Conference: Aerospace & Defence 2026, taking place in Washington DC from 19-20 May.

The conference will bring together stakeholders from across the aerospace and defence value chains to explore the critical raw materials enabling advanced manufacturing, national security, and next-generation technologies.

The programme will feature data-led presentations, strategic panel discussions, and closed-door roundtables, covering topics such as supply chain resilience, US industrial policy, and material demand outlooks for sectors including fighter jets, satellites, and drones.

The agenda will also examine battery and semiconductor supply chains through a dual-use lens, as shared reliance on materials is exposing vulnerabilities tied to China-centric production, intensifying debates around export controls, industrial policy, and long-term supply chain sovereignty.

Join us in Washington DC for expert insights on key raw materials including antimony, aluminium, copper, cobalt, gallium, germanium, graphite, indium, lithium, magnesium, nickel, rhenium, rare earths, scandium, silicon, tantalum, tin, titanium, tungsten, and vanadium.

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What To Expect

The 2026 programme will feature in-depth presentations, expert-led panel discussions, interactive sessions, and targeted networking, designed to stimulate debate and foster collaboration across multiple value chains.

Attendees can expect strategic insights spanning market intelligence, technology shifts, geopolitical risk, supply chain resilience, investment dynamics, and cross-sector material requirements — with a particular focus on defence, aerospace, and electrification trends.

Industry participants from across mining, materials processing, technology, manufacturing, and finance will explore how critical material strategies are evolving under increasing pressure from defence priorities, energy transition demands, and global security considerations.

Network with industry peers, strengthen relationships, and explore commercial opportunities at one of the sector’s must-attend events.

Interested in sharing your insights or showcasing your brand?

For more information, contact: jen.snyder@projectblue.com