Financing, Supply Security, and Margin Protection
in a Volatile Market
The global nickel market in 2026 operates under a fundamentally different set of conditions. Tighter margins, cautious capital markets, and ongoing supply chain adjustments define the landscape. Global economic uncertainty, shifting trade policies, and logistics disruptions have made procurement and project financing more complex.
For producers and miners, the focus has shifted from scaling up to securing stable financing, managing debt, and ensuring reliable ore supply. Buyers are prioritizing contract stability, consistent delivery, and compliance requirements. Financiers have become highly selective, directing capital only toward projects with clear profitability pathways.
The 5th edition has been rebuilt to address these realities: how to protect margins, secure financing, navigate policy changes, and build partnerships that withstand market volatility. This is a focused executive forum built for serious problem-solving.
"The industry needs practical discussions that address real-time commercial and operational pressures — not broad market optimism."
Bringing together senior executives from mining, smelting, processing, stainless, battery supply chains, finance, and policy — for candid, structured, high-impact dialogue.
Get the exact criteria lenders and investors use today to assess nickel projects — leverage, cost curves, counterparty risk, and ESG requirements that determine deal approval.
Hear firsthand how leading operators are managing RKAB quota uncertainty, diversifying ore sourcing, and maintaining feedstock continuity under production pressure.
Direct buyer perspectives on pricing formulas, contract terms, volume reliability, product specs, traceability, and ESG documentation — and why they walk away from suppliers.
Compare cost-cutting approaches that worked vs. those that did not across Indonesia's leading operators in a candid CEO-level reality check.
Evaluate the true economics of RKEF, HPAL, and hybrid routes under current nickel prices — and understand which projects are proceeding versus being paused or rescoped.
Structured networking across production, processing, financing, logistics, and end-use demand — with hosted lunch tables designed to connect you with the right counterparties.
200+ senior decision-makers from across the nickel value chain gather to do business, exchange intelligence, and set the agenda for the year ahead.
Structured around candid discussions, peer-to-peer learning, and practical sessions addressing the commercial, operational, and financial pressures currently facing the industry.
Arrival, badge collection, and pre-conference networking in the exhibition area.
The Conference Chair sets out the two-day roadmap addressing pricing volatility, RKAB uncertainty, supply security, financing, ESG, and partnerships. Delegates receive clear takeaways to focus on.
A data-rich briefing on nickel prices vs. previous cycles, the shifting global supply-demand balance, and what has changed in buyer behaviour since 2024. Covers which segments drive demand and what this means for Indonesian producers.
Government priorities for nickel: RKAB production quotas, downstream mandates, export regulations, and licensing reforms — with timelines and expectations for producers, smelters, and investors.
Sponsors host informal discussions on technology, services, and financing solutions for nickel mining and processing.
How RKAB quota uncertainty, ore quality, and logistics risks impact smelter and refinery operations — concrete examples from recent quarters on securing ore and managing stockpiles.
CEOs compare 2023 vs. 2026 margin realities, discuss cost-cutting measures that worked, manage lender expectations, and outline what projects they will not approve under current prices.
Buffet lunch with clearly marked hosted tables by segment — buyers, lenders, ESG, logistics, technology — for targeted networking.
Leading stainless, battery, and downstream buyers explain how they rank Indonesian suppliers — covering price formulas, contract length, traceability, ESG documentation, and why they walk away from potential suppliers.
A senior ratings analyst presents the bankability checklist; lenders discuss how Indonesian projects are assessed in credit committees and what sponsors can do to speed up approval.
Indonesia's first large-scale captive solar project for nickel operations (262 MWp, IMIP) as a practical blueprint — from feasibility to financial close, offtake models, and ESG impact.
Real contract examples covering price adjustment formulas, take-or-pay vs. flexibility clauses, force majeure, and dispute resolution — tested in practice over the last two years.
A structured debate on NMC vs. LFP market share evolution, what this means for Indonesian investments, and how automaker strategies could shift the outlook — ending with an audience vote.
The Conference Chair summarises key messages and provides delegates with questions to bring into Day 2 on ESG, compliance, geopolitics, and partnerships.
Delegates reconnect over morning coffee, with sponsors available for scheduled meetings.
The Conference Chair recaps key lessons from Day 1 and frames Day 2's focus on capital access, ESG compliance, geopolitical risk, and partnership structures.
Connecting Indonesia's macro environment — interest rates, currency, sovereign risk — with the reality of nickel projects seeking equity, debt, and strategic investors in 2026.
Comparing the economics of RKEF, HPAL, and hybrid routes under current prices — which projects are proceeding, paused, or rescoped, and how companies decide between stainless vs. battery-focused investments.
Follow-up discussions on projects, partnerships, and financing — with sponsors available for scheduled meetings.
ESG and traceability requirements determining access to EU, Japanese, and South Korean markets — carbon footprint reporting, certification schemes, and the commercial cost of non-compliance.
US critical minerals policy, EU CBAM and battery regulations, and China-Indonesia supply chain dependence — key risks and practical responses from focused expert perspectives.
Sponsor-branded hosted tables for targeted networking. Dedicated prayer room available for Muslim delegates.
Real operational data on cutting unit costs, improving recoveries and throughput, and managing energy and reagent consumption — with candid assessments of what worked and what failed.
JV and partnership structures being closed in Indonesia today — risk sharing between local and foreign partners, governance, capital commitments, and clauses that protect local interests.
Last scheduled coffee break for closing deals and arranging post-conference site visits.
Senior industry leaders outline critical priorities for Indonesia's nickel sector in the next 12 months — quota stability, infrastructure, ESG alignment, financing conditions, and downstream positioning.
The Conference Chair distils two days of discussion into 3–5 concrete actions on supply security, bankability, ESG compliance, risk management, and partnerships.
Confirmed speakers will be published ahead of the event. Previous editions have featured C-suite executives, government ministers, leading analysts, and senior advisors from Indonesia's most influential nickel companies and international organizations.
Reach 200+ senior decision-makers from mining, smelting, processing, finance, and end-use markets. Flexible packages designed to maximise visibility, engagement, and ROI.
Customized sponsorship packages available. Contact us to discuss a bespoke partnership tailored to your specific marketing and business objectives.
All registrations include full two-day access, all sessions, hosted networking lunches, coffee breaks, and conference materials.
Secure your place before the full speaker lineup is published. Limited early bird seats available.
Standard pricing applies after the early bird deadline. Subject to seat availability.
Shangri-La Hotel
One of Jakarta's most prestigious five-star business hotels, the Shangri-La provides an exceptional setting for executive-level conference and networking — world-class facilities, dedicated event spaces, and seamless service.
Conveniently located in the heart of Jakarta's business district, ensuring accessibility for both domestic and international delegates.
Join 200+ senior executives for two days of strategic intelligence, candid dialogue, and high-value networking — before seats are gone.
Early bird closes 30 May 2026 · August 4–5, 2026 · Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta