Lithium Downstream 
Summit 2026

CEO Simon Linge drives innovation at Livium, scaling technologies in lithium, recycling, and CAM to support sustainable battery industry solutions.

Damien Krebs pioneers lithium refining and rare earth processing, leveraging 25+ years in hydrometallurgy and patented innovations in critical minerals.

Hon David Michael MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum, leads key portfolios driving Western Australia’s mining, finance, and regional economic development.

Daniel Cairns, Technical Manager at Worley, advances the battery materials value chain with expertise in mineral
processing, catalyst development, and large-scale project delivery.

Dr Deepak Dubal, Professor at QUT, advances sustainable energy with expertise in supercapacitors, batteries, and low-carbon materials innovation, driving next-generation storage technologies worldwide.

Dr. Joanne Loh, Group Leader at CSIRO, drives cross-sector research in critical minerals processing, fostering

sustainable innovation and strengthening Australia’s advanced mineral capabilities.

Rebecah Ettridge helps global companies turn ESG into a competitive advantage, driving pragmatic, solutions-focused sustainability across complex industries through Naturaliste Solutions.

Richard Simons, CEO of Liberate Minerals, drives the company’s growth with strategic leadership and corporate finance expertise gained across Australia’s energy, defence and infrastructure sectors.

CEO Simon Linge drives innovation at Livium, scaling technologies in lithium, recycling, and CAM to support sustainable battery industry solutions.