Direct Lithium Extraction 2026 brings together the full lithium and critical minerals ecosystem, including extraction technology providers, lithium producers, energy companies, chemical specialists, investors, regulators, and downstream stakeholders. The event creates a focused platform for collaboration and technical exchange to advance the commercial adoption of next-generation DLE and refining technologies.

Held over two focused days in Houston, Texas, the conference convenes leaders from energy, chemicals, mining, automotive, battery supply chains, and public institutions.Participants will examine the processes, project models, and applications shaping the future of brine-based lithium production.

The program addresses key challenges and opportunities such as recovery efficiency, water and energy intensity, impurity control, system reliability, permitting pathways, and evolving regulatory frameworks.
Discussions emphasize sustainability, transparency, and operational performance as foundations for responsible lithium development.

With a carefully curated agenda, Direct Lithium Extraction 2026 delivers technical sessions, strategic keynotes, and interactive panels centered on real-world implementation and commercialization.
Attendees will gain actionable insights into accelerating project timelines, reducing environmental impact, and strengthening the global lithium supply chain.

Featured Sessions
The Future of Direct Lithium Extraction: Advancing Efficiency, Scalability, and ESG Impact

Peter Voigt

Modular Technology Delivery for Rio Tinto’s Hombre Muerto MdA Expansion Project

Ashutosh Sharma

Panel Discussion (moderated):From Pilot to Profit: What’s Really Working in Scaling Direct Lithium Extraction Projects

Joe Mills

Optimizing Material Selection for Piping Systems and Tanksfor DLE

Lauren Lopez

Scaling Lithium Recovery: Challenges, Innovations, and Market Viability

Urvi Mehta

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Decision Makers

JOB TITLES & PROFILES

WHO should Attend?

✔ Managing Director

✔ DLE technology developers

✔ Adsorption & ion exchange

✔ Solvent & membrane systems

✔ Lithium producers & miners

✔ Brine owners & operators

✔ Oil & gas transition teams

✔ Process & chemical engineers

✔ Pilot & scale-up teams

✔ Plant operations & maintenance

✔ Water & environment managers

✔ Energy & emissions experts

✔ Project development & EPC

✔ Battery materials stakeholders

✔ Supply chain & procurement

✔ Equipment & tech vendors

✔ Quality & performance testing

✔ Health, safety & environment

✔ Investors & project finance

✔ Strategy & business dev

✔ Policy, permits & compliance

✔ Standards & certification

✔ Sales, marketing & growth

✔ Industry analysis & media

INDUSTRY VERTICLES

WHO is this event for?

✔ DLE technology companies

✔ Lithium producers & miners

✔ Brine owners & operators

✔ Oil & gas operators

✔ Chemical processing firms

✔ EPC & engineering firms

✔ Process design consultancies

✔ Equipment manufacturers

✔ Pilot & test facilities

✔ Scale-up & demo plants

✔ Water treatment companies

✔ Energy & utilities providers

✔ Battery materials companies

✔ Cathode & cell manufacturers

✔ Supply chain providers

✔ Environmental consultancies

✔ HSE & risk management firms

✔ Policy & regulatory bodies

✔ Standards organizations

✔ Certification authorities

✔ Research labs & universities

✔ Industry analysts & media

✔ Training & certification firms

✔ Investors & finance groups

Demographics of Attendees

Through our platform, you will have the opportunity to connect with all job levels of professionals in the industry. This means that you can discover new solutions, innovative technology, market outlooks and insight into consumer trends from various external perspectives.

Take part in 1-to-1 meetings with potential leads and showcase your solutions in front of industry leaders. Find empowered buyers and/or decision-makers from across the globe all in one place.