James Watson joined Eurometaux as Director General in December 2024, bringing over 25 years of experience in policy, advocacy, and public speaking. Prior to this role, James served as Secretary General of Eurogas, where he led the European gas industry association for five years. Before his tenure at Eurogas, James was Chief Executive Officer of SolarPower Europe, the European solar industry association, and worked as Director of Public Affairs at Weber Shandwick, specialising in energy and trade policy.
Thursday 6
10.45 - 11.30
Fueling Europe's Future: Securing Critical Raw Materials for the Green and Digital Transition
Sofitel Brussels Europe
This panel examines the pivotal role of critical raw materials for Europe's green, digital, and defense transitions. Supply chain vulnerabilities from high import dependency and geopolitical risks will be addressed.