Description:

This interactive three-hour workshop will deep-dive into the critical aspects of building a robust and sustainable ESG strategy for your business operations. Leading experts will showcase best practice case studies from around the world and their practical and real-time application in Indonesia.  

• √ Environmental case examples and best practice 
• √ Building a robust social strategy with meaningful engagement 
• √ A full overview of governance, compliance, policy and regulatory requirements 
• √ Delivering strategic plan that drives investment growth and is designed to fulfil expansion plans
• √ Examining innovative best practices and case studies from around the world

This interactive three-hour workshop will deep-dive into the critical aspects of building a robust and sustainable ESG strategy for your business operations. Leading experts will showcase best practice case studies from around the world and their practical and real-time application in Indonesia.  

• √ Environmental case examples and best practice 
• √ Building a robust social strategy with meaningful engagement 
• √ A full overview of governance, compliance, policy and regulatory requirements 
• √ Delivering strategic plan that drives investment growth and is designed to fulfil expansion plans
• √ Examining innovative best practices and case studies from around the world

Working together to deliver Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision  

This closed door, invitation only government summit will be hosted by the Indonesian Government and will discuss the key issues with strategic stakeholders and partners across the entire critical minerals and metals ecosystem.  

This session will be limited to 30 participants. Attendees will be selected by the Indonesian Government and Fastmarkets.   

 Agenda 

15:00 – 15:10 Opening, welcome and national anthem

15:10 – 15:25 Overview of Government Strategy & Roadmap 

Septian Hario Seto, Deputy Minister of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs of Indonesia, Republic of Indonesia

15:25 – 15:30 Welcome

Raju Daswani, CEO, Fastmarkets

15:30 – 16:20 Boardroom Discussion  

– Geopolitical considerations

Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary General, UNCTAD

– Production and expansion roadmap

Marit Kitaw, Interim Director of the African Minerals Development Center (AMDC)

– ESG strategy

Dr. Veronique Steukers, President-Elect, The Nickel Institute

 – A focus on sustainable growth

Bryce Lee, Global Lead of ESG & Sustainability, Huayou Cobalt

– Supply chain and infrastructure
Janeman Mauritana Latul, Director, Macquarie Capital

16:20 – 16:50 Panel Discussion
16:50 – 17:40 Q&A
17:40 – 18:00 Closing
18:30 for 19:00 – Government Summit Dinner

Indonesia Government Address

The next 5-10 years is going to see significant change for Indonesian, as Government policy facilitates the transition towards sustainable energy. Understand the vision and plans for the industry, as international leadership prepares the framework for greater efficiency, investment, and trade for critical minerals and metals.

Valuable insights from industry leaders across the length of the supply chain

• What does the market demand of Indonesian nickel in terms of ESG requirements?
• Understanding the ESG credentials required to attract investment and facilitate development
• Examining sustainable mining practices and innovations to minimise ecological footprint
• Strategies for fostering community engagement, labour rights and stakeholder collaboration
• Implementing robust governance frameworks to ensure ethical practices and regulatory adherence

• Cobalt
• Copper
• Nickel
• Manganese 

• Projections for future demand and energy growth
• Can we meet the expected demand for critical minerals over the next 5-10 years as the green energy revolution continues?
• Identifying early indicators – what can we learn from historical supercycles?  

• Overview of the current state of the global and Indonesian nickel market 
• Exploring green nickel and the new approach to discussing green nickel 
• Supply-demand dynamics 
• Outlook for NPI and stainless steel production 

• What should Indonesia’s focus be in terms of metals? Copper, nickel, lithium, cobalt?
• Midstream vs downstream – where should the focus be?
• Place your bets – NMC or LFP?

• Emerging skills needed for energy transition. How do we prepare and upskill the next generation workforce?
• Addressing gender imbalance: identifying and overcoming barriers to advancement in the sector
• The role of a diverse workforce in driving innovation and development
• Best practices and strategies for enhancing and fostering diversity and inclusion

• Navigating Battery Passport and Life Cycle Assessment in the critical minerals and metals market

• The EV battery raw materials value chain
• Ni, Li, Co, Mn, Graphite: which are critical?
• Projected demand for batteries in the context of the global energy transition
• Latest trends on extraction, processing and refining of battery materialsd
• The future of NMC v LFP

Join your colleagues for a Drinks Reception on the beach.

Continue the networking at this exclusive gala dinner where you’ll join fellow senior industry leaders for an evening of networking and a 3 course meal. It’s the perfect way to relax and catch up with new and existing connections.

Presentation from Austrade

• Indonesia’s pricing power as a leading global producer of critical minerals
• Latest pricing updates for nickel pig iron, MHP and cobalt
• Understanding the importance of accurate pricing
• Deep dive into pricing mechanisms to help navigate the MHP, NPI, cobalt, black mass, copper and manganese markets

• Developing a strategy for successful international collaboration and cross-border partnerships from across the globe. Why is it important?
• How to respond to the challenges of navigating European CBAM and US IRA tariffs and requirements
• How to manage growth in an environment of fragmented trade and geopolitical challenges
• Investors’ profile upstream: what has changed and what role for ‘blended finance’
• Examining the barriers to investment across the critical minerals value chain

• Building an Indonesian EV supply chain that meets the requirements of the US Inflation Reduction Act
• Industry’s role in building the western battery and battery materials supply chain
• How can America support Indonesia and its partners on this journey to IRA compliance?

• How are downstream sectors reacting to production levels and new capacity?
• Stainless steel prices post COVID

While opportunity in the critical mineral and metals market is set to become even greater in the coming years, there is an urgent need to reduce the costs, complexity, and risks present in the supply chain.

Learn from our experts as they share their approach to ESG, capital requirements, digital innovation, climate change, and technological change.