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

Dr Andrew Tong

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited
Dr. Jennifer Hinton

Dr. Jennifer Hinton

Group Manager ESG, Jervois
Diana Junquera Curiel

Diana Junquera Curiel

Director Industrial Policy, IndustriALL Global Union
Dr Vanessa Viegas

Dr Vanessa Viegas

Head of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs and Principal Toxicologist (Human Health), Cobalt Institute
Mike Blakeney

Mike Blakeney

Head of Government Affairs, Cobalt Institute
Karolina Chmielewska

Karolina Chmielewska

Policy and Communications Officer, Cobalt Institute