Workshop
11 Feb 2026
Aligning Chemical Regulation with Strategic Priorities in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape
Chemical regulation is increasingly intersecting with geopolitical dynamics, strategic supply chains, and industrial policy. As competition for critical materials intensifies, policymakers face the challenge of balancing safety, resiliency, and economic security. This workshop will explore how chemical regulations can align with strategic priorities while maintaining global cooperation in an increasingly fragmented geopolitical environment.
Speakers

Dr Andrew Tong
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited

Dr. Jennifer Hinton
Group Manager ESG, Jervois

Diana Junquera Curiel
Director Industrial Policy, IndustriALL Global Union

Dr Vanessa Viegas
Head of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs and Principal Toxicologist (Human Health), Cobalt Institute

Mike Blakeney
Head of Government Affairs, Cobalt Institute

Karolina Chmielewska
Policy and Communications Officer, Cobalt Institute