Turning Talk Into Action
Under The Patronage of The Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Turning Talk Into Action
Conference Program
09:00 - 17:45
Wednesday 01 January 2024
09:00:00 - 17:45:00
09:00 - 17:00
Plenary Session
Wednesday 01 January 2024
09:00:00 - 17:00:00
Plenary Session
09:00 - 09:50
Wednesday 01 January 2024
09:00:00 - 09:50:00
09:50 - 10:30
Panel Session 1
The demand for critical minerals is soaring. Investment is needed to ensure value chains are robust enough to manage supply. But with many countries already facing significant and growing challenges, there is no quick fix. An open and honest dialogue is needed about what is possible (and what is not). And by when. The need for speed must not ignore key environmental, social and governance issues.
Wednesday 01 January 2024
09:50:00 - 10:30:00
The demand for critical minerals is soaring. Investment is needed to ensure value chains are robust enough to manage supply. But with many countries already facing significant and growing challenges, there is no quick fix. An open and honest dialogue is needed about what is possible (and what is not). And by when. The need for speed must not ignore key environmental, social and governance issues.
10:30 - 11:10
Panel Session 2
How do we take critical mineral investment and development to the next-level, and kick-start a new era of exploration in the region? A policymaker-led discussion on the planning and development needed to ensure the super region can realise the full benefits from its rich mineral endowment.
Wednesday 01 January 2024
10:30:00 - 11:10:00
How do we take critical mineral investment and development to the next-level, and kick-start a new era of exploration in the region? A policymaker-led discussion on the planning and development needed to ensure the super region can realise the full benefits from its rich mineral endowment.
11:10 - 11:50
Panel session 3
Exploring the new frontier for critical minerals. A high-level conversation on the emergence of the super region as a global hub for minerals and metals. Key industry players outline their strategic short/ medium/ long term plans as they grow their assets/ operations across the region.
Wednesday 01 January 2024
11:10:00 - 11:50:00
Exploring the new frontier for critical minerals. A high-level conversation on the emergence of the super region as a global hub for minerals and metals. Key industry players outline their strategic short/ medium/ long term plans as they grow their assets/ operations across the region.
11:50 - 12:10
Fireside chat 1
Session Details To Be Released Soon
Wednesday 01 January 2024
11:50:00 - 12:10:00
Session Details To Be Released Soon
12:10 - 12:50
Panel session 4
The mineral landscape has evolved over the past decade and the industry appetite for risk has increased, as the demand for critical minerals accelerates. This conversation will outline the new approaches for determining how mineral companies in the super region should work in high-risk jurisdictions.
Wednesday 01 January 2024
12:10:00 - 12:50:00
The mineral landscape has evolved over the past decade and the industry appetite for risk has increased, as the demand for critical minerals accelerates. This conversation will outline the new approaches for determining how mineral companies in the super region should work in high-risk jurisdictions.
14:00 - 14:40
Panel session 6
Stakeholders will succeed/ fail by their ability to build collaborative multi-stakeholder partnerships. No single entity can solve the value chain challenge alone. Common governance standards need to be developed & adopted. Inclusive growth for regional development needs to be the focus.
Wednesday 01 January 2024
14:00:00 - 14:40:00
Stakeholders will succeed/ fail by their ability to build collaborative multi-stakeholder partnerships. No single entity can solve the value chain challenge alone. Common governance standards need to be developed & adopted. Inclusive growth for regional development needs to be the focus.
14:40 - 15:00
Fireside chat 2
Obtaining a clear picture on demand and supply.
Wednesday 01 January 2024
14:40:00 - 15:00:00
Obtaining a clear picture on demand and supply.
15:00 - 15:40
Panel session 7
This session will address the leadership role that the super region can play in developing world class performance standards to drive responsible production (and hold producers to account). Prominent mineral/ metal producers, investors and regulators will discuss finance, regulation, standards and more.
Wednesday 01 January 2024
15:00:00 - 15:40:00
This session will address the leadership role that the super region can play in developing world class performance standards to drive responsible production (and hold producers to account). Prominent mineral/ metal producers, investors and regulators will discuss finance, regulation, standards and more.
15:40 - 16:20
Panel session 8
Effectively tapping into the global green mineral boom to leverage in-country beneficiation opportunities across Africa. How can the super region assist the continent in building the intra-value chains necessary to translate critical mineral p otential into reality?
Wednesday 01 January 2024
15:40:00 - 16:20:00
Effectively tapping into the global green mineral boom to leverage in-country beneficiation opportunities across Africa. How can the super region assist the continent in building the intra-value chains necessary to translate critical mineral p otential into reality?
16:20 - 16:40
Fireside chat 3
Session Details To Be Released Soon
Wednesday 01 January 2024
16:20:00 - 16:40:00
Session Details To Be Released Soon
16:40 - 17:00
Wednesday 01 January 2024
16:40:00 - 17:00:00
09:00 - 17:45
Stream Session
Wednesday 01 January 2024
09:00:00 - 17:45:00
Stream Session
09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday 01 January 2024
09:00:00 - 13:00:00
14:00 - 14:15
Wednesday 01 January 2024
14:00:00 - 14:15:00
14:15 - 14:30
Fireside chat 1
Session Details To Be Released Soon
Wednesday 01 January 2024
14:15:00 - 14:30:00
Session Details To Be Released Soon
14:30 - 15:05
Panel session 1
Supply/demand dynamics discussed. Understanding what new capacity, we can expect. And when it will be available.
Wednesday 01 January 2024
14:30:00 - 15:05:00
Supply/demand dynamics discussed. Understanding what new capacity, we can expect. And when it will be available.
15:05 - 15:40
Panel session 2
Is hydrogen the ultimate decarbonisation solution its supporters claim it to be? A session deep dive on hydrogen and the role it will play in delivering a clean, secure & affordable industrial energy future.
Wednesday 01 January 2024
15:05:00 - 15:40:00
Is hydrogen the ultimate decarbonisation solution its supporters claim it to be? A session deep dive on hydrogen and the role it will play in delivering a clean, secure & affordable industrial energy future.
15:40 - 16:15
Panel session 3
Leading producers discuss innovative pathways to achieving net-zero metal production, with a particular focus on the adoption of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) solutions to achieve the deeper cuts in emissions needed.
Wednesday 01 January 2024
15:40:00 - 16:15:00
Leading producers discuss innovative pathways to achieving net-zero metal production, with a particular focus on the adoption of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) solutions to achieve the deeper cuts in emissions needed.
16:15 - 16:30
Fireside chat 2
Session Details To Be Released Soon
Wednesday 01 January 2024
16:15:00 - 16:30:00
Session Details To Be Released Soon
16:30 - 17:05
Panel session 4
Wednesday 01 January 2024
16:30:00 - 17:05:00
Panel session 4
17:05 - 17:40
Panel session 5
Wednesday 01 January 2024
17:05:00 - 17:40:00
Panel session 5
17:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 01 January 2024
17:40:00 - 18:00:00
09:00 - 17:45
Stream Session
Wednesday 01 January 2024
09:00:00 - 17:45:00
Stream Session
09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday 01 January 2024
09:00:00 - 13:00:00
14:00 - 14:15
Wednesday 01 January 2024
14:00:00 - 14:15:00
14:15 - 14:30
Fireside chat 1
Session Details To Be Released Soon
Wednesday 01 January 2024
14:15:00 - 14:30:00
Session Details To Be Released Soon
14:30 - 15:05
Panel session 1
Outlining the role of the super region as a responsible citizen. A focus on the work of key stakeholders who are taking the lead on developing the supporting regulatory framework to accelerate adoption of standards & governance .
Wednesday 01 January 2024
14:30:00 - 15:05:00
Outlining the role of the super region as a responsible citizen. A focus on the work of key stakeholders who are taking the lead on developing the supporting regulatory framework to accelerate adoption of standards & governance .
15:05 - 15:40
Panel session 2
Detailing the transformational role that mineral development can play in social and economic development of host countries. Addressing the structural issues the industry needs to overcome to be a force for good. Transparency + accountability = credibility.
Wednesday 01 January 2024
15:05:00 - 15:40:00
Detailing the transformational role that mineral development can play in social and economic development of host countries. Addressing the structural issues the industry needs to overcome to be a force for good. Transparency + accountability = credibility.
15:40 - 16:15
Panel session 3
A case study session based on lessons learned from across the extractive industries on overhauling the industry’s image problem across the super region.
Wednesday 01 January 2024
15:40:00 - 16:15:00
A case study session based on lessons learned from across the extractive industries on overhauling the industry’s image problem across the super region.
16:15 - 16:30
Fireside chat 2
Session Details To Be Released Soon
Wednesday 01 January 2024
16:15:00 - 16:30:00
Session Details To Be Released Soon
16:35 - 17:10
Panel session 4
The session will bring together government, industry, academia & civil society to discuss the need to agree on due diligence obligations as the push for netzero intensifies and the search for critical minerals accelerates.
Wednesday 01 January 2024
16:35:00 - 17:10:00
The session will bring together government, industry, academia & civil society to discuss the need to agree on due diligence obligations as the push for netzero intensifies and the search for critical minerals accelerates.
17:10 - 17:45
Panel session 5
A forward-looking session which will discuss the emerging technologies that have power to transform the industry over the next decade.
Wednesday 01 January 2024
17:10:00 - 17:45:00
A forward-looking session which will discuss the emerging technologies that have power to transform the industry over the next decade.
17:45 - 18:00
Wednesday 01 January 2024
17:45:00 - 18:00:00
09:00 - 18:00
Stream Session
Wednesday 01 January 2024
09:00:00 - 18:00:00
Stream Session
14:00 - 14:15
Wednesday 01 January 2024
14:00:00 - 14:15:00
14:15 - 15:00
Wednesday 01 January 2024
14:15:00 - 15:00:00
15:00 - 15:45
Wednesday 01 January 2024
15:00:00 - 15:45:00
15:45 - 16:30
Wednesday 01 January 2024
15:45:00 - 16:30:00
16:30 - 17:15
Wednesday 01 January 2024
16:30:00 - 17:15:00
17:15 - 18:00
Wednesday 01 January 2024
17:15:00 - 18:00:00
18:00 - 18:15
Wednesday 01 January 2024
18:00:00 - 18:15:00
09:10 - 17:00
Thursday 01 January 2024
09:10:00 - 17:00:00
09:10 - 17:00
Plenary Session
Thursday 01 January 2024
09:10:00 - 17:00:00
Plenary Session
09:10 - 09:30
Thursday 01 January 2024
09:10:00 - 09:30:00
09:30 - 10:10
Panel Session 9
Shining a spotlight on the capacity building being developed to establish and secure the value chains of tomorrow. Providing thought leadership and direction; promoting best practices; supporting research and development; investing in support and education.
Thursday 01 January 2024
09:30:00 - 10:10:00
Shining a spotlight on the capacity building being developed to establish and secure the value chains of tomorrow. Providing thought leadership and direction; promoting best practices; supporting research and development; investing in support and education.
10:10 - 10:50
Panel Session 10
The session will provide an opportunity for those with ‘skinin-the-game’ to progress the conversation and challenge the short-term thinking which is hampering the on-going development of the global critical minerals sector.
Thursday 01 January 2024
10:10:00 - 10:50:00
The session will provide an opportunity for those with ‘skinin-the-game’ to progress the conversation and challenge the short-term thinking which is hampering the on-going development of the global critical minerals sector.
10:50 - 11:10
Fireside chat 4
Session Details To Be Released Soon
Thursday 01 January 2024
10:50:00 - 11:10:00
Session Details To Be Released Soon
11:10 - 11:50
Panel Session 11
How will the super region fund critical mineral production sustainably? The upstream project pipeline is thin compared with the projected demand outlook. How does the region expand production capacity to the levels required to develop and build the green infrastructure the world needs.
Thursday 01 January 2024
11:10:00 - 11:50:00
How will the super region fund critical mineral production sustainably? The upstream project pipeline is thin compared with the projected demand outlook. How does the region expand production capacity to the levels required to develop and build the green infrastructure the world needs.
11:50 - 12:30
Panel Session 12
Technology provides the opportunity to build mineral production back better (cleaner, safer & smarter). The time has come for mineral producers to ensure they reap the full digital dividend on behalf of all stakeholders (not just shareholders).
Thursday 01 January 2024
11:50:00 - 12:30:00
Technology provides the opportunity to build mineral production back better (cleaner, safer & smarter). The time has come for mineral producers to ensure they reap the full digital dividend on behalf of all stakeholders (not just shareholders).
12:30 - 12:50
Fireside chat 5
Session Details To Be Released Soon
Thursday 01 January 2024
12:30:00 - 12:50:00
Session Details To Be Released Soon
14:00 - 14:40
Panel Session 13
How will the industry collaborate to deliver a workforce equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow? An unprecedented skills shortage has elevated workforce development to the top of the agenda. Boardrooms across the super region are investing heavily in talent development strategies to meet the industrial 4.0 challenges of the future and equip employees with radically new diverse skillsets.
Thursday 01 January 2024
14:00:00 - 14:40:00
How will the industry collaborate to deliver a workforce equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow? An unprecedented skills shortage has elevated workforce development to the top of the agenda. Boardrooms across the super region are investing heavily in talent development strategies to meet the industrial 4.0 challenges of the future and equip employees with radically new diverse skillsets.
14:40 - 15:20
Panel Session 14
What do customers want from the value chains of the future? Hear from disruptors who are reshaping the market and launching new vertically integrated business models. A session focused on those leading the way to a low-carbon future and the strategic plans they are implementing to safeguard their supply chains
Thursday 01 January 2024
14:40:00 - 15:20:00
What do customers want from the value chains of the future? Hear from disruptors who are reshaping the market and launching new vertically integrated business models. A session focused on those leading the way to a low-carbon future and the strategic plans they are implementing to safeguard their supply chains
15:20 - 15:40
Fireside chat 6
Session Details To Be Released Soon
Thursday 01 January 2024
15:20:00 - 15:40:00
Session Details To Be Released Soon
15:40 - 17:00
Fireside chat 6
Session Details To Be Released Soon
Thursday 01 January 2024
15:40:00 - 17:00:00
Session Details To Be Released Soon
17:00 - 18:00
Thursday 01 January 2024
17:00:00 - 18:00:00
09:00 - 13:00
Stream Session
Thursday 01 January 2024
09:00:00 - 13:00:00
Stream Session
09:00 - 13:00
Thursday 01 January 2024
09:00:00 - 13:00:00
14:00 - 14:15
Thursday 01 January 2024
14:00:00 - 14:15:00
14:15 - 14:30
Fireside chat 3
Session Details To Be Released Soon
Thursday 01 January 2024
14:15:00 - 14:30:00
Session Details To Be Released Soon
14:30 - 15:05
Panel session 6
Investment and development in value chains across Central Asia is opening possibilities for accelerated intra-regional trade across the region. And specifically, the opportunity for the super region and Asia to build new effective linkages to develop ‘winwin’ critical minerals partnerships.
Thursday 01 January 2024
14:30:00 - 15:05:00
Investment and development in value chains across Central Asia is opening possibilities for accelerated intra-regional trade across the region. And specifically, the opportunity for the super region and Asia to build new effective linkages to develop ‘winwin’ critical minerals partnerships.
15:05 - 15:40
Panel session 7
A discussion focused on the key role manufacturing will play in realising Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia. Outlining progress todate & next steps.
Thursday 01 January 2024
15:05:00 - 15:40:00
A discussion focused on the key role manufacturing will play in realising Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia. Outlining progress todate & next steps.
15:40 - 16:15
Panel session 8
Recycling critical minerals from secondary sources is no silver bullet solution, but it does provide a significant step towards easing demand on already depleted resources. Just how much demand can be offset by recycling inspired solutions? What new recycling initiatives are being launched across the super region?
Thursday 01 January 2024
15:40:00 - 16:15:00
Recycling critical minerals from secondary sources is no silver bullet solution, but it does provide a significant step towards easing demand on already depleted resources. Just how much demand can be offset by recycling inspired solutions? What new recycling initiatives are being launched across the super region?
16:15 - 16:30
Fireside chat 4
Session Details To Be Released Soon
Thursday 01 January 2024
16:15:00 - 16:30:00
Session Details To Be Released Soon
16:30 - 17:05
Panel session 9
Accelerated and targeted investment in Saudi Arabia’s midstream and upstream segments will be key to delivering on the kingdom’s promise for EV adoption by 2030. Informed insights from those across the battery supply chain on strategies to secure the raw materials the industry needs.
Thursday 01 January 2024
16:30:00 - 17:05:00
Accelerated and targeted investment in Saudi Arabia’s midstream and upstream segments will be key to delivering on the kingdom’s promise for EV adoption by 2030. Informed insights from those across the battery supply chain on strategies to secure the raw materials the industry needs.
17:05 - 17:40
Panel session 10
A focus on the emergence of new supply chain hubs across Western Asia. Refining and processing centres. Accelerators for trade and investment.
Thursday 01 January 2024
17:05:00 - 17:40:00
A focus on the emergence of new supply chain hubs across Western Asia. Refining and processing centres. Accelerators for trade and investment.
17:40 - 18:00
Thursday 01 January 2024
17:40:00 - 18:00:00
09:00 - 17:45
Stream Session
Thursday 01 January 2024
09:00:00 - 17:45:00
Stream Session
09:00 - 13:00
Thursday 01 January 2024
09:00:00 - 13:00:00
14:00 - 14:15
Thursday 01 January 2024
14:00:00 - 14:15:00
14:15 - 14:30
Fireside chat 3
Session Details To Be Released Soon
Thursday 01 January 2024
14:15:00 - 14:30:00
Session Details To Be Released Soon
14:35 - 15:10
Panel session 6
Thursday 01 January 2024
14:35:00 - 15:10:00
Panel session 6
15:10 - 15:45
Panel session 7
Thursday 01 January 2024
15:10:00 - 15:45:00
Panel session 7
15:45 - 16:20
Panel session 8
Thursday 01 January 2024
15:45:00 - 16:20:00
Panel session 8
16:20 - 16:35
Fireside chat 4
Session Details To Be Released Soon
Thursday 01 January 2024
16:20:00 - 16:35:00
Session Details To Be Released Soon
16:35 - 17:10
Panel session 9
Deep, negligible footprint, lower energy requirements and only bringing to the surface primary products required by an increasingly circular economy. A discussion on the what the mine of tomorrow will look like.
Thursday 01 January 2024
16:35:00 - 17:10:00
Deep, negligible footprint, lower energy requirements and only bringing to the surface primary products required by an increasingly circular economy. A discussion on the what the mine of tomorrow will look like.
17:10 - 17:45
Panel session 10
Using mineral development as an engine for economic growth. Mineral development as an accelerator for associated private sector investment.
Thursday 01 January 2024
17:10:00 - 17:45:00
Using mineral development as an engine for economic growth. Mineral development as an accelerator for associated private sector investment.
17:45 - 18:00
Thursday 01 January 2024
17:45:00 - 18:00:00
09:30 - 17:00
Stream Session
Thursday 01 January 2024
09:30:00 - 17:00:00
Stream Session
09:30 - 09:45
Thursday 01 January 2024
09:30:00 - 09:45:00
09:45 - 10:30
Thursday 01 January 2024
09:45:00 - 10:30:00
10:30 - 11:15
Thursday 01 January 2024
10:30:00 - 11:15:00
11:15 - 12:00
Thursday 01 January 2024
11:15:00 - 12:00:00
12:00 - 12:45
Thursday 01 January 2024
12:00:00 - 12:45:00
14:00 - 14:45
Thursday 01 January 2024
14:00:00 - 14:45:00
17:00 - 18:00
Thursday 01 January 2024
17:00:00 - 18:00:00
