CALL FOR PAPERS! SPONSORS/EXHIBITS
Please contact:
Speaking: Mike O’Driscoll mike@imformed.com
Sponsors/Exhibits: Maria Bernard maria@imformed.com
Exhibitor
Supporting Partners
IMFORMED is delighted to announce Fluorine Forum 2026 is to take place on
26-28 October 2026 at the Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno, Lake Maggiore, Italy.
Fluorine Forum 2026 will bring together a panel of leading experts to examine and discuss the latest trends and developments in fluorine minerals supply and market demand.
The conference will be essential to all those active or with an interest in the fluorine mineral supply chain, from exploring, developing and mining fluorspar sources and alternative F sources, through logistics and processing, to end use applications and market demand trends.
Confirmed Speakers*
South Africa’s role in enhancing security of supply: New fluorochemicals and fluorspar capacity
Ivan Radebe, Director, Fluorchemicals South Africa Pty Ltd, South Africa
Hicks Dome: an unconventional fluorspar deposit for future critical minerals markets
Laurence M. Nuelle, Vice President of Critical Minerals Development, Hicks Dome, LLC, USA
Illinois-Kentucky Fluorspar Project: background, status & objectives
John Lee, CEO, CleanTech Vanadium Mining Corp., Canada
From waste streams to fluorine supply: Financing global projects
Nicholaus Rohleder, CEO, Fluorcycle, USA
Shipping market impacts on fluorspar freight
Robert van Muiden, Managing Director, Rotterdam Bulk Logistics (RoBuLog), Netherlands
Developments in HF chemistry & usage in battery, life science, refrigerants & plastics
Dr Max Braun, General Manager, FluorInnovation LLCFZ, UAE
*subject to change
Speaker topics to include:
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Supply & demand trends
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New & alternative sources
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Acidspar & metspar markets
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New & growth market applications
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Production cost inputs
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Processing developments
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Logistics appreciation
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Regional reviews
What delegates said about Fluorine Forum 2025:
Always the most professional event for all the players in the market with the latest news and market movements.
Xu Yue, General Manager, Shanghai Zhengkaiyuan Industrial Co. Ltd, China
Thank you again for organising such a wonderful conference. The venue was spectacular, and strong attendance made for very robust business discussions, which has become a cornerstone of your events.
Jim Juron, Traxys North America, USA
It was a real pleasure to attend Fluorine Forum 2025 in beautiful Baveno. The event brought together many outstanding professionals from across the fluorine materials industry — sharing perspectives on the current market situation, key challenges, valuable insights, and future developments within the sector. Huge thanks to the for organising such a well-structured and highly informative event!
Andrii Ryzhynskyi, Commercial Manager, Arsenal Minerals, Slovakia
Fluorine Forum 2025: special days of dialogue, insights and connections that once again highlighted the importance of collaboration and shared vision. As proud sponsor, FLUORSID took part in an event that continues to shape the future of the chemical industry. A heartfelt thank you to for the flawless organisation.
FLUORSID, Italy
Fluorine Forum 2025, hosted by IMFORMED, welcomed a record number of delegates from fluorine-related industries around the world. Representing Alufluor AB, our Managing Director Hanna Sjöberg and Commercial Director Jesper Holmquist attended valuable meetings and presentations, gaining key insights and perspectives that will inform our planning for the year ahead.
Alufluor AB, Sweden
It was my first time at the Fluorine Forum, and I truly enjoyed meeting so many professionals, learning about the latest innovations and market trends shaping the fluorine industry. A big thanks to IMFORMED. Looking forward for 2026!
Alberto Ramos, Operations Managing Director, Grupo MIRASA, Mexico
Excellent. Interesting and accessible location. Well run and good conference room, and lots of places to meet.
Mark Cooksey, Managing Director and CEO, ABx Group Ltd, Australia
Following our record-breaking attendance at Fluorine Forum 2025, for this year’s Fluorine Forum venue we are returning to the excellent Grand Hotel Dino on the shore of Lake Maggiore at Baveno, Italy, which proved so popular with delegates last year.
