March 15-17, 2027 | Golden, CO
The National Laboratory of the Rockies hosts the annual Partner Forum because solving the nation’s foremost energy challenges requires bold collaboration.
Energy Materials at the Intersection of
Critical Minerals and Manufacturing
Registration opens November 10, 2026.
The 10th annual Partner Forum will convene leaders from industry, government, academia, and communities to explore strategies for strengthening U.S. critical materials supply chains and advancing domestic manufacturing.
Through keynote presentations, panel sessions, and lightning talks, participants will examine opportunities to secure critical mineral resources, advance recycling and material recovery, strengthen regional economies, and build the skilled workforce needed to support America’s energy and manufacturing future.
Key topics include:
- Ensuring U.S. leadership in manufacturing power electronics
- Securing the materials behind America’s energy storage
- How communities benefit from reshoring supply chains
- Expanding workforce development opportunities for critical materials and manufacturing
About the Annual Event
The National Laboratory of the Rockies hosts the Partner Forum to mobilize partners and deliver solutions for the nation’s toughest energy challenges. Since 2017, the forum has brought together leaders from industry, academia, and government to align on priorities, identify new opportunities, and accelerate partnerships that deliver impact.
Participants gather to:
- Clarify the most pressing energy challenges—and what it will take to solve them
- Explore promising technologies with clear pathways to commercialization
- Advance collaborations that move solutions from lab to deployment.
To learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact Tina Eichner.
Questions? Reach out!