As we move into 2024, much uncertainty remains. Conflict, energy security and China’s economic prospects still stalk markets, and clarity around timing of a recovery remains elusive. Meanwhile miners face new levels of regulation and costs. To make sense of these seismic shifts, and their impact on the key commodities that underpin the energy transition, Wood Mackenzie is pleased to announce that its Future Facing Commodities Forum will be taking place once again on 27 March.

By attending this forum, you will explore the latest trends and insights, and:

• Get updated views on our unparalleled and integrated coverage of the renewables, battery and electric vehicles value chains
• Watch as our world-class analysts unpack their detailed analysis of short and long-term forecasts for key Future Facing commodities  
• Understand how technology, geopolitics, and tightening emissions regulation is impacting metals markets
• Focus on the outlook for those renewables, battery and EV materials that are key to building our electrified future, including Lithium, Nickel, Aluminium, Copper, Rare Earths, Manganese, Vanadium, Cathode & Precursor, Graphite and more
   

Topics we'll cover include:

• Taking Stock: Where do markets stand?
• What next for the EV and battery value chains?
• Cathode & Anode: The positive and negative in battery component markets
• Lithium: When prices meet costs – implications for markets and decarbonization
• Nickel: Stainless or tarnished – Nickel’s role in the energy transition
• Technology Watch - Evolution or revolution for metals markets
• Copper & Aluminium: Sharing the spoils of electrification
• Manganese & Vanadium: Built with steel but battery-powered
• Rare Earths: Magnets leading the charge. Can supply keep up?