Geoeconomic of Energy and Critical Minerals by Glencore

This time the event is for ZCA Members and Glencore invitees only. Attendance will be confirmed via official email confirmation by 24th of June.

Geoeconomic of Energy and Critical Minerals: Ensuring Security of Supply in a Fragmented Global Economy

In an era marked by strategic rivalry, economic economic fragmentation and shifting alliances, energy security is no longer defined solely by the availability of fuels. It now also encompasses control over technology, infrastructure and the raw materials that underpin the energy transition.

This high-level event will explore the evolving intersection of energy and supply security, geopolitics and economic strategy in an increasingly fragmented international system.

📅 Date: 30 June 2026, 17:30 – 19:30, followed by a Networking Apéro until 21:00
📍 Location: Park Hotel Zug, Switzerland

Speakers:

• Christof Rühl – Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University and former Chief Economist, BP
• Juho Lievonen – Managing Director, BASF Battery Materials AG
• Mahmoud Abdelrahman – Senior EU Policy and Market Analyst, SGS INSPIRE
• Robin Francois – Head of Lithium, Glencore
• Gerald Hosp – Moderator