Direct Lithium Extraction Xchange USA 2026|Houston, TX|October 20, 2026
Call for Speakers is Open

Lead the Commercialization of Direct Lithium Extraction

Direct Lithium Extraction Xchange USA 2026 invites senior executives, project developers, technical leaders, investors, engineers, and policy experts to contribute to a focused, deployment-driven commercial program for advancing DLE from pilot validation to industrial production, with priority given to speakers who can share validated data, project experience, implementation lessons, and strategic insight.

Houston, TX · October 20, 2026

Meet Our Featured Speakers

Project developers, technologists, and commercial leaders advancing direct lithium extraction from pilot validation to industrial-scale production.

Landon Oakes

Landon Oakes

Chief Technology Officer
Alpha-En Corporation
Direct Electrochemical Extraction of Lithium Metal Electrodes from Crude U.S. Clay Lithium Salts
Landon Oakes is the CTO of Alpha-En Corporation, where he spearheads technology that converts crude lithium salts directly into thin-film anodes for next-generation batteries — integrating extraction and electrodeposition into a single continuous process. He has also directed multiple government-funded programs strengthening the domestic lithium supply chain.
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Ron Lincz

Speaker
Avonlea
Harnessing Cavitation Chemistry and ACCELi Extraction to Advance Direct Lithium Extraction from Brine
Ellen Turner

Ellen Turner

Director of Marketing and Business Development
Andronaco Industries
Optimizing Nonmetallic Equipment Design to Reduce Lifecycle Costs and Accelerate DLE Scaling
Ellen Turner is the Director of Marketing and Business Development for Andronaco Industries, with over 30 years of specialty chemicals and materials experience across strategic marketing, manufacturing, and industrial fluid management. She serves as the Designated Representative for the Materials Technology Institute and contributes to Chlorine Institute and ASME B31 nonmetallic piping code committees.
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Oscar Angulo

Speaker
Partickle Flow
Optimizing Powder Flow Behavior to Prevent Contamination and Maximize Final Lithium Quality
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Brian Mendoza

Speaker
Molhill Chemical Technologies
Enhanced Biochemical Pre and Post Treatment of Lithium Bearing Brines to Maximize Sorbent Performance
Ryohei Fuse

Ryohei Fuse

Technical Sales Engineer
TOYOBO MC Corporation
Energy-Efficient Lithium Brine Concentration Using OARO and Brine Concentration Membranes
Ryohei Fuse is a Technical Sales Engineer at TOYOBO MC Corporation specializing in membrane technologies for water treatment and resource recovery. His expertise spans Reverse, Forward, and Pressure Retarded Osmosis, focusing on Brine Concentration and Osmotically Assisted Reverse Osmosis (OARO) applications. In the lithium sector, he has led key pilot and demonstration projects using real brine solutions, driving the development of energy-efficient concentration processes for integration with Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) systems.
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Why Speak at Direct Lithium Extraction Xchange USA 2026?

  • Position yourself as a recognized authority in the commercialization of Direct Lithium Extraction
  • Engage directly with lithium producers, project developers, investors, engineers, and downstream supply chain leaders
  • Share practical lessons on project scale-up, technology performance, water stewardship, financing, and supply alignment
  • Gain editorial visibility across the Thought Xchange Network platform
  • Build strategic partnerships with operators, technology buyers, capital providers, and commercial collaborators

What We're Looking For

We prioritize speakers who bring real-world project experience, technical depth, investment perspective, regulatory insight, or downstream supply chain expertise. Topics of interest include:

Commercial Scale-Up Project Bankability Chemistry & Selectivity Water Stewardship Downstream Integration Battery Supply Alignment

Submission Guidelines

Please include your name, title, organization, a brief bio, and your proposed topic or area of expertise.

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What Participants Say About Thought Xchange Network Events

Feedback from speakers and delegates across the Thought Xchange Network event series.

“It was a pleasure to participate. The host, organization, and participants were excellent. The event format and the topics discussed have strong potential for further growth.”
Peter BelovLightOre GmbH
“A very well-organised conference. It was a very interesting and unique blend of speakers and discussions.”
Pavlina SpasovskaMinespider
“We got a very good chance to showcase our technology and operations and to connect with companies across the value chain.”
Timur AshirovSeparatic
“It was a very positive experience for me. The event was well organized, the discussion flowed naturally, and the format created a strong environment for sharing ideas and engaging with the audience.”
Sergej MarojevicQCharge
“I found the content to be significantly deeper and more specialized, resulting in a more unique and insightful experience.”
Yasufumi UshikiSumitomo Heavy Industries
“I learned a great deal of valuable information from the conference and found the sessions very insightful.”
Yuta HagiwaraInnovation Core Sei
“It was valuable to hear different perspectives and emerging approaches across the ecosystem.”
Timo SteitznovoMOF AG
“My deepest thanks for creating a platform that continuously empowers innovators, closes the gap between theory and execution, and drives global progress.”
Pravin SankhwarSAIARD
“There were some fascinating insights and interesting facts shared throughout the sessions.”
Daniel PearceAssentech Sales Limited
“It was a pleasure to participate. The host, organization, and participants were excellent. The event format and the topics discussed have strong potential for further growth.”
Peter BelovLightOre GmbH
“A very well-organised conference. It was a very interesting and unique blend of speakers and discussions.”
Pavlina SpasovskaMinespider
“We got a very good chance to showcase our technology and operations and to connect with companies across the value chain.”
Timur AshirovSeparatic
“It was a very positive experience for me. The event was well organized, the discussion flowed naturally, and the format created a strong environment for sharing ideas and engaging with the audience.”
Sergej MarojevicQCharge
“I found the content to be significantly deeper and more specialized, resulting in a more unique and insightful experience.”
Yasufumi UshikiSumitomo Heavy Industries
“I learned a great deal of valuable information from the conference and found the sessions very insightful.”
Yuta HagiwaraInnovation Core Sei
“It was valuable to hear different perspectives and emerging approaches across the ecosystem.”
Timo SteitznovoMOF AG
“My deepest thanks for creating a platform that continuously empowers innovators, closes the gap between theory and execution, and drives global progress.”
Pravin SankhwarSAIARD
“There were some fascinating insights and interesting facts shared throughout the sessions.”
Daniel PearceAssentech Sales Limited