Event Details
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Reserve your place at the 48th Annual Conference,
taking place this June 8-11, 2024
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BOOK YOUR ROOM
Hotel rooms at the Hyatt will go fast.
We strongly encourage you to
book your room here with No Resort Fee.
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PRELIMINARY AGENDA
Lanyards
Sponsored by Johnson Matthey
Room Cards
Sponsored by Sabin Metal Corporation
IPMI App
Sponsored by CAI Software
Conference WIFI
(Each Day of the Conference)
Sponsored by Metallix
Conference Technical Program
(Each Day of the Conference)
Sponsored by Reldan
Saturday, June 8th
IPMI Golf Tournament
Registration for Golf ENDS May 7th
If you have registered for the conference and now want to add Golf, contact Sandra at mail@ipmi.org
6:30 AM
Lobby
Shuttle to Disney's Magnolia Golf Course.
7:00 AM
Golf Course
Breakfast / Warmups
8:00 AM
Shotgun Start
Note: Lunch for Golfers at Shades of Green at Conclusion of Tournament
2:30 PM
Transportation
Bus returns to the Hyatt
Longest Drive
Sponsored by CAC Specialty
Sponsored by CIBC
Closest to the Pin
Sponsored by CIBC
Trophies
Sponsored by Axium Scientific
IPMI Conference
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (See Daily Schedule Below)
Registration Room Opens
Location: Palm ABC
Sponsored by Heraeus
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Every Day)
The Meeting Place
Complimentary IPMI Delegate's Lounge to Network and Hold Meetings
Location: Grand Cypress - ABC
Sponsored by Sims Precious Metals
3:30-4:30 PM
Student Meet and Greet — by invitation only
Location: La Coquina & Alcove
4:30-6:00 PM
The IPMI Experience for First-Time Attendees — by invitation only
Location: Grand View Terrace
Sponsored by Sabin Metal Corporation
6:00-8:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Location: Grand Cypress - DEF
Sponsored by Tanaka and Metalor
8:00-10:00 PM
Dueling Piano Bar
Location: Pre-Function/Portico
Sponsored by Dillon Gage
Open Bar Sponsored by RS Bruce
Dessert Sponsored by Techemet
Sunday, June 9th
7:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
Location: Pre-Function/Portico
Sponsored by Hensel Recycling
8:00 AM-4:00 PM (Every Day)
Exhibit Booths
Location: Portico East/West
9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Spouse Event
Brunch in Lakehouse Kitchen
Followed by Jewelry Making at Orchid B
8:30-10:00 AM
Session A
World of Precious Metals Finance - PGMs
Location: Grand Cypress - GHI
Moderator: Dr. Jonathan Butler, Mitsubsihi International Corporation
Shifting Sands: The Dynamic Demand for Platinum Group Metals in a Rapidly Changing Landscape
Wilma Swarts, Metals Focus
PGM Demand From a Supplier's Perspective
Yana Stunis, Anglo American Platinum
PGM Recycling: Understanding the Downturn and Future of the Industry
Dr. Sandeep Kaler, SFA Oxford
Panel Discussion
10:00-10:15 AM
Morning Break
Location: Pre-Function/Portico
Sponsored by CIBC
10:15-11:30 AM
Session B
World of PM Finance - Gold and Silver
Location: Grand Cypress - GHI
Moderator: Philip Newman, Metals Focus
Presenters:
Phillips Baker, Hecla Mining Company
Joe Cavatoni, World Gold Council
Keith Weiner, Monetary Metals
Final Participant TBD
11:30-1:30 PM
Member's Meeting and IPMI Luncheon
Location: Grand Cypress - DEF
Sponsored by BASF
1:45-3:00 PM
Session C
Cybersecurity Workshop
Location: Grand Cypress - GHI
Scott Schwartz, FideliTrade
John Dourekas, Kitco
3:00-4:30 PM
Women of IPMI & WiPGMs
Location: Grand Cypress - GHI
Sponsored by FideliTrade and Delaware Depository
Collaboration of IPMI and WiPGMs
Wilma Swartz, Metals Focus. WiPGMs Chair
2024 Carol Tyler Award Winner
Marion Cameron, Sipi Metals
Mentor Program
Ruth Leland, Johnson Matthey
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Ruth Leland, Johnson Matthey
Becky Berube, United Catalyst Corporation
Julie Daugherty, Multimetco
Maria Piastre, Metallix
Roundtable Experience
Ruth Leland, Johnson Matthey
Path Forward
Lynn Davis, Fidelitrade. Women of IPMI Committee Chair
3:45-4:30 PM
Women of IPMI & WiPGMs: Social Reception
Location: Pre-Function/Portico
Sponsored by FideliTrade and Delaware Depository
5:00-6:00 PM
Premier Member Social — by Invitation Only
Location: Grand View Terrace
Sunday Night Fever
6:30-8:00 PM
IPMI Reception & Open Bar
Location: Grand Cypress - GHI
* Sponsorships are Available *
Starts at 8:30 PM
Disco and 70s-80s Dance Show
Location: Grand Cypress - GHI
Platinum Sponsor pH7 Technologies
Gold Sponsors Rand Refinery / World Gold Council / Colt Refining / Hugh Wood
Silver Sponsor United PMR
Open Bar Sponsored by Mitsubishi International Corporation
Dessert Sponsored by Loomis
Monday, June 10th
7:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
Location: Pre-Function/Portico
Sponsored by PMR
8:30-10:00 AM
Session D
Precious Metals in Clean Energy
Location: Grand Cypress - GHI
Moderator: Matt Watson, Precious Metals Commodity Management LLC
PGM's in the Hydrogen Economy, e-Fuels / SAF Market / e-Methanol
Marge Ryan, Advocacy Manager - Platinum Group Metals at Johnson Matthey
Thrifting and Recycling of PGMs - Core Activities for the Success of PEM Hydrogen Technologies
Philipp Walter, Executive VP Business Line Hydrogen Systems at Heraeus
Panel Discussion: PGM's in the H2 Economy
Moderator: Matt Watson, Precious Metals Commodity Management LLC
Marge Ryan, Johnson Matthey
Philipp Walter, Heraeus
Matt Davis, MasterMelt
Dr. Sandeep Kaler, SFA Oxford
Gancheng Sun, Amogy
10:00-10:15 AM
Morning Break
Location: Pre-Function/Portico
Sponsored by PMR
10:15-11:15 AM
Session E
Sustainability Programming Across the Precious Metal Value Chain
Location: Grand Cypress - GHI
Moderators: Sam Sabin, Sabin Metals and James Gavilan, Gavilan Commodities
Presenters:
Yana Stunis, Anglo American
Alice Vanni, Italpreziosi
Aline Wolf, Bureau Veritas
Miranda Werstiuk, Monetary Metals
11:15-12:30 PM
Session F
Responsible Sourcing
Location: Grand Cypress - GHI
Moderator: Randy Weinerman, Mitsubishi International Corporation
Recycled Gold
Neil Harby, LBMA
LPPM's Responsible Sourcing Initiatives
John Cullen, Johnson Matthey
A Refiner's Perspective on Responsible Sourcing
Raysa Garcia, United Precious Metal Refining, Inc.
Dora Mayorga, Atomic Gold
Panel Discussion
12:30-2:00 PM
IPMI Delegate Luncheon
Location: Grand Cypress - DEF
Sponsored by Auramet
2:00-3:00 PM
Session G
PGM Refining Technologies and Autocat Recycling Trends
Location: Grand Cypress - GHI
Moderator: Craig Ostroff, BASF
From Concept to Commercialization: Unveiling pH7's Wet Chemistry Processing Plant
Mohammad Doostmohammadi, pH7 Technologies
PGM Loading Trends in North America Autocat
Ben Davis, Davis Recycling
Adam Lazewski, BASF
Panel Discussion
Mohammad Doostmohammadi, pH7 Technologies
Ben Davis, Davis Recycling
Adam Lazewski, BASF
Ed Schwenk, Noble6
3:00-5:00 PM
Afternoon Party
Location: Oak Terrace
Sponsored by Gannon and Scott
5:00-6:00 PM
Happy Hour
Location: Grand View Terrace
Sponsored by Bureau Veritas
6:00-8:00 PM
Sabin Reception
Location: Windsong Lawn
Sponsored by Sabin Metal Corporation
8:00-10:00 PM
IPMI Margaritaville
Location: Upper Pool Deck
Sponsored by Mastermelt
The Landsharks Tribute to the Music of Jimmy Buffett, The Beach Boys and more
Tuesday, June 11th
8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
Location: Pre-Function/Portico
Sponsored by Brinks
9:00-10:30 AM
Session H
New Horizons & Precious Metals Technology
Location: Grand Cypress - GHI
Moderator: Federico Padrono Martini, IKOI S.p.A
Green Refining of Iridium Using Molecular Recognition Technology™ (MRT™)
Steven R. Izatt, IBC Advanced Technologies, Inc.
Gold and Silver Bars: Effectiveness of the Process, Optimization of Time and Space
Federico Padrono Martini, IKOI S.p.A
New Tunnel Furnace T-Barmaster Spaceless with the New High Efficiency Converter
Luca Fiorini, Tera Automation
Filippo Piomboni, Tera Automation
10:30-10:45 AM
Morning Break
Location: Pre-Function/Portico
Sponsored by Techemet
10:45-12:00 PM
Session I
SAC Workshop
Location: Grand Cypress - GHI
Introduction to Analytical Glassware and Procedures
Dr. Stacey Santolli, BASF-ECMS
Round Robin Results
Algis Naujokas, Sabin Metals
SAC Path Forward - Group Discussion
- Future Round Robin Exercises
- SAC October Symposium Plan
12:30 PM
Student Lunch — by invitation only
Location: Portico East
Sponsored by the European Chapter of the IPMI
1:30-2:45 PM
Student Presentations Part 1
Location: Poinciana A-D
Open to All
2:45-3:00 PM
Afternoon Break
Location: Poinciana A-D
3:00-4:15 PM
Student Presentations Part 2
Location: Poinciana A-D
Open to All
6:00-7:00 PM
President's Reception
Location: Pre-Function/Portico
Sponsored by Mitsubishi International Corporation
7:00-9:00 PM
Awards Banquet
Location: Grand Cypress - GHI
Awards Banquet Wine Sponsored by QML
Awards Banquet Entertainment
* Sponsorship is Available *
9:00-10:00 PM
Closing Dessert Reception
Location: Pre-Function/Portico
Sponsored by Umicore
Registration will be open at the following times during the Conference:
8AM-5PM on Saturday
8AM-3PM on Sunday
8AM-1PM on Monday
8AM-noon on Tuesday
NEW SPONSORSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE
Sunday Evening IPMI Reception
- Rhodium Sponsor $10,000
- Palladium Sponsor $5000
- Iridium Sponsor $2500
- Open Bar $10,000
Sunday Night Fever
Disco and 70-80s Dance Show
- Platinum Entertainment Sponsor $5000
- Gold Entertainment Sponsor $3500
- Silver Entertainment Sponsor $2500
Golf Tournament
- Golf Breakfast $2000
- Golf Lunch $5000
Custom Branded Phone Charging Station
- $3,500 (Station will be on display on each day of the conference)
For more information regarding sponsorships, please contact Sandra Arrants.
You can email her at mail@ipmi.org
New Advertising Opportunity
- Window Clings $950
- Have your company logo and branding on prominent display in a high-traffic area, for the entire conference. Contact Sandra Arrants at mail@ipmi.org if you are interested in any sponsorships.
