Anand Sheth

Founding Chairman – ILiA

With over two decades of experience in the lithium industry, Anand Sheth has held senior roles at Talison, Galaxy Resources, and Pilbara Minerals. As Founding Chairman of the International Lithium Association (ILiA), he is a leading advocate for responsible lithium sourcing and sustainable industry practices. In the panel Investor insights – Opportunities, barriers and scale, Anand will share how ILiA is shaping global standards, fostering collaboration across the lithium value chain, and supporting the transition to a net-zero economy.

Arnab Saha

SVP & Group Head – Strategy & Alliances – Geon Energy

Geon Energy, formerly Battrixx, is rapidly scaling its presence in India’s ESS market with a new 7GWh BESS facility and AI-driven battery management systems. In the panel ESS key market trends, challenges and opportunities for growth in India, Arnab Saha will discuss how Geon is enabling C&I and utility-scale storage, localizing supply chains, and aligning with India’s energy transition goals through innovation and strategic partnerships.

Ben Daly

MD, Global Head of Transition Finance – Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered is mobilizing $300 billion in sustainable finance by 2030, with a science-based transition plan targeting high-emission sectors. In the panel Investor insights – Opportunities, barriers and scale, Ben Daly will discuss how the bank is financing low-carbon infrastructure in India, supporting battery supply chains through ESG-aligned capital, and unlocking investment via innovative instruments like transition bonds and sustainability-linked loans.

Daniel Jimenez

Founding Partner – iLiMarkets

Daniel Jimenez is one of the world’s foremost experts on the lithium market, with nearly three decades at SQM, where he led global commercialization of lithium products and established international operations. As Founding Partner of iLiMarkets, he now advises stakeholders across the lithium value chain. In the panel Investor insights – Opportunities, barriers and scale, Daniel will provide a data-driven perspective on market dynamics, investment risks, and the evolving role of lithium in global energy transitions.

Dev Ashish Aneja

Head, Cell Supply Chain and Strategy – Ather Energy

Ather Energy is redefining India’s electric two-wheeler segment with a vertically integrated approach and a bold pivot toward AI-powered smart charging and LFP battery chemistries. In the panel Alternative Chemistries & Next-Gen Batteries, Dev Ashish Aneja will share how Ather’s strategic partnerships and domestic cell sourcing initiatives are reducing China dependency, while its AI-driven charging network and new battery platforms are setting benchmarks for performance, safety, and sustainability in India’s EV ecosystem.

Gayatri Dadheech

CTO and Advisor – Exide Energy

Exide Energy is at the forefront of India’s battery manufacturing renaissance, with a strong focus on circular economy principles and ESG leadership. In the panel Strategic alliances and partnerships on Battery Critical Materials – Global Perspectives, Gayatri Dadheech will highlight Exide’s role in scaling domestic recycling infrastructure, its EcoVadis Gold-rated sustainability strategy, and how international collaborations are enabling next-gen battery chemistries and closed-loop material recovery.

Ignacio Celorrio

EVP, Legal Government & External Affairs – Lithium Argentina

Lithium Argentina is a key player in South America’s lithium boom, with major operations in the Cauchari-Olaroz basin. In the session South America’s lithium industry: Future supply and possible export destination shifts, Ignacio Celorrio will discuss how Argentina’s expanding output and regulatory clarity are creating new opportunities for India to invest in refining and secure long-term lithium supply.

John Kwon

General Counsel, Global Legal – CATL

As the world’s largest EV battery manufacturer with a 37% global market share in 2024, CATL’s insights will reveal how evolving chemistries and scale efficiencies are reshaping global supply chains and cost structures. In the keynote session Electric vehicles: demand, adoption and market trends, CATL’s General Counsel, Global Legal, John Kwon brings a unique perspective on navigating regulatory frameworks and strategic partnerships that define the future of electrification.

K Mukundan

Strategic Initiatives & Policy Advisory – National Investment Infrastructure Fund

NIIF is catalyzing India’s battery sector through strategic investments and infrastructure development. In the panel Investor insights – Opportunities, barriers and scale, K Mukundan will outline how NIIF is enabling capital access for battery manufacturing, supporting midstream capacity, and aligning with national priorities for energy security and green growth.

Ken Hoffman

Founder & CEO – Traubenbach Associates

Ken Hoffman, CFA, CIM, is a veteran strategist in critical minerals with over 30 years of experience. Formerly head of McKinsey’s battery value chain work, he has led over 100 due diligence projects and advised on emerging technologies like direct lithium extraction. Now Founder and CEO of Traubenbach Associates, Ken works with governments, boards, and investors to navigate the future of battery materials. In the panel Investor insights – Opportunities, barriers and scale, he will explore how innovation, policy, and capital are reshaping the global battery supply chain.

Kunal Daga

Founder & Director – MolSynth

MolSynth is catalyzing India’s midstream battery ecosystem with domestic CAM development and black mass recycling. In the session Building India’s mid-stream capacity, Kunal Daga will reveal how MolSynth’s partnerships across Asia and its Pune-based R&D hub are enabling import substitution, fostering joint ventures, and building a resilient, circular battery materials supply chain.

Pratyush Sinha

VP of Special Projects – Lohum

Lohum is powering India’s circular battery economy with the country’s first battery-grade lithium refinery and a 90%+ lithium recovery rate. In the panel Opportunities for India in scaling up a recycled battery metals market, Pratyush Sinha will share how Lohum’s NEETM technology, global black mass sourcing, and CAM production are positioning India as a global leader in sustainable battery materials.