Arkansas lithium summit planned for February
The Arkansas Lithium Innovation Summit, presented by Standard Lithium, ExxonMobil, Albemarle, and TETRA Technologies, will be held at the Robinson Center in Little Rock on February 15-16, 2024. The two-day meeting will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders to highlight the significant role of lithium in the energy transition and how Arkansas is strategically positioning itself in this vital sector.
By: Talk Business & Politics staff
The Arkansas Lithium Innovation Summit, presented by Standard Lithium, ExxonMobil, Albemarle, and TETRA Technologies, will be held at the Robinson Center in Little Rock on February 15-16, 2024. The two-day meeting will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders to highlight the significant role of lithium in the energy transition and how Arkansas is strategically positioning itself in this vital sector.
Registration is now open at this link.
The summit will include keynotes from Gov. Sarah Sanders and Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald. Key sessions include insights from global lithium expert Joe Lowry, and industry analyst Andy Miller.
Topics to be discussed include:
- The development of vertically integrated supply chains, spanning from mining and mineral extraction to the production of batteries and electric vehicles;
- Stakeholder satisfaction within the industry;
- Investment trends and opportunities in Arkansas;
- Infrastructure developments supporting lithium production; and
- How to foster innovation and workforce development in the state to align with the growing demands of the lithium industry.
Read more here.
