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THE PREMIER FORUM FOR SUSTAINABLE LITHIUM PRODUCTION IN EUROPE
Welcome to Direct Lithium Extraction Europe 2026, where leaders from the oil and gas, e-mobility, and geothermal energy sectors unite to explore the latest innovations in lithium extraction technologies.
The global lithium industry faces significant challenges, including climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity. This event highlights next-generation sustainable extraction processes that aim to accelerate production, minimise water and reagent use, and reduce dependence on traditional mining and evaporation ponds.
Join us to connect with industry experts, explore sustainable solutions, and help shape the future of lithium extraction technologies.
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Lithium’s critical role in advancing the global shift towards clean energy
Explore lithium market projections for electric vehicle batteries, consumer electronics, and industrial applications as the world transitions to clean energy.
Unlocking lithium resources from geothermal and oilfield brine deposits
Assess the potential for lithium extraction from hydrogeological and hydrological brine deposits, produced water, and geothermal brines.
New material innovations enabling scalable lithium production
Evaluate cutting-edge solutions to improve lithium-ion selectivity, recovery, and stability, and carry out techno-economic and life cycle cost analyses.
Scaling advanced lithium extraction to boost high-purity lithium production
Learn about advanced extraction technologies, including lithium-ion sieves, precipitants, solvent extractants, membranes, and electrochemical systems.
Next-generation lithium extraction facilities for optimised production cost
Gain insights into advanced construction technologies, sequencing operations, and innovative methods used in state-of-the-art lithium extraction facilities.
Case studies exploring regulations, compliance, and community engagement
Review recent case studies on direct lithium extraction from brine deposits, along with compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
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NETWORKING EVENTS
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INVESTMENT
23 Feb 2026
Can €40M Power France’s Battery Ambitions?RESEARCH
20 Dec 2025
Proof in the Brine: Germany Puts European Lithium to the TestINNOVATION
14 Dec 2025
A Small Plant With Big Implications for Europe’s LithiumINVESTMENT
8 Dec 2025
Green Finance Fuels Europe’s Bid for Homegrown Lithium
Virtual Plants, Real Lithium: How DLE Is Scaling Smarter

TECHNOLOGY
2 Dec 2025
Early projects use virtual modelling to cut risk as direct lithium extraction moves towards commercial deployment
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Expert Speakers
Angela Digennaro
Vulcan Energy
Liviu Mantescu
Watergenics GmbH
Osman ŞEN
Hez Energy
Past Attendees
Salinity Solutions
Evonik
SAIPEM S.A.
Eramet
Nissan
BASF SE
ABB
Lithium de France
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