Critical Minerals: Digging Deeper

Behind every chip, battery, and satellite is a supply chain most people never think about: critical minerals. As nations race to secure access to the materials powering deep tech, the conversation is shifting from geology to geopolitics — and from geopolitics to opportunity. Join Deloitte Catalyst, NetZero Ventures, and Gornitzky in conversation with founders, investors and policymakers for a roundtable deep-dive into the forces and markets reshaping the critical minerals landscape. Agenda 14:00 Gathering & Networking 14:30 Opening Remarks Or Nehushtan, Deloitte Catalyst, Senior Consultant – Deep-Tech Yael Weisz Zilberman, NetZero Ventures, VP Business Development 14:35 Critical Minerals Update Arod Balissa, Deep33, VP Platform and Insights 14:45 Roundtable Discussions: the nexus of critical minerals and: Defense Geopolitics Innovation & Entrepreneurship Sustainability & Circular Economy 15:30 Highlights from the Roundtables 15:40 AI Directorate's Work in Critical Minerals 15:55 Closing Remarks Ariel Sagee - Partner, Gornitzsky GNY ** The agenda is subject to changes