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Global Conference 2025

Critical Minerals: Investing in the Future Economy (Invite only)

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The culmination of a year-long track at the Milken Institute, informed by stakeholder interviews and curated regional roundtables, this session will explore innovative and system-level investment frameworks to secure the supply chains of minerals critical for modern economic systems and national security. Anchor discussants, experts in their fields across the value chain, will lead the roundtable conversation to refine solutions, including financing innovation, innovative capital stacks, and community participation. 

    Moderator

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    Kanika Singh

    Director, Milken Institute Finance

    Speakers

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    Zimi Meka

    CEO, Ausenco
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    Nandita Parshad

    Board Member, Datavolt
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    Vivek Salgaocar

    Founder, Prospect Innovation
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    Eric Spomer

    President and CEO, Energy Source Materials