2025 IPMI Winter Meeting | International Precious Metals Institute

The IPMI Thanks Its 2025 Winter Meeting Sponsors

Our Sponsors

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App sponsored by CAI

Room key sponsored by Sabin Metal

WiFi sponsored by pH7 Technologies

Lanyards sponsored by Metallix

Tuesday, February 18th
Security and Anti Money Laundering Day (SECAM)
Technical Program Sponsored by Risk Strategies

8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Metalor

9:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Larry Drummond, IPMI

9:15 AM
Session A: Precious Metals Security. Part I
Tackling the Insider Threat
Philipp Kohl, Head of Group Security at Aurubis

Cyber Security - Protecting Payments & Protecting Your Company
Scott Schwartz, FideliTrade
Daniel Palmer, Risk Strategies

10:30 AM
Break

10:45 AM
Session B: Precious Metals Security. Part II
Beyond Bullion: Exposing and Defending Precious Metals Counterfeiting
Jim Ricaurte, Vice President Security at MTB Metals

Safeguarding the Shine: How to Combat Counterfeiting in the Precious Metals Supply Chain
Lauren Moise, Head of US Sales, Marketing, & Operations at AlpVision

PACT Update on AutoCat Theft Legislation
Rick Spees. Akerman
Becky Berube, United Catalyst Corporation

12:00 PM
Lunch
Sponsored by Brinks

1:30 PM
Session C: Responsible Sourcing and AML. Part I
Introducing the LPPM's Responsible Sourcing Guidance v5
Dr. Jonathan Butler, Vice Chairman LPPM

Protecting Precious Metal Investments - KYC and KYV -Know Your Vendor, a Panel Discussion
- Panel discussion:
Jim Ricaurte, Vice President Security at MTB Metals
Scott Schwartz, EVP and General Counsel at FideliTrade

2:45 PM
Break
Sponsored by Dillon Gage

3:00 PM
Session D: Responsible Sourcing and AML. Part II
Protecting Your Assets and Your Brand - Responsible Sourcing Strategies, a Panel Discussion
Raysa Garcia, United PMR
Dora Mayorga, CPAML. Compliance Officer, Atomic Gold Inc.
Samantha McCourt, Business Unit Manager, Metalor USA

3:45 PM
SECAM Path Forward

4:00 PM
Attendee Networking Time

6:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Sabin Metal

Wednesday, February 19th
PGM Refining Day (PGMRC)
Technical Program Sponsored by Hensel Recycling

8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast

8:45 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Larry Drummond, IPMI

9:00 AM
Session A: PGM Markets & Recycling
Dr. Jonathan Butler, Mitsubishi International Corporation
Jacob Smith, Metals Focus

- Panel Discussion
Becky Berube, United Catalyst Corporation
Craig Ostroff, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions
Jacob Smith, Metals Focus

10:15 AM
Break
Sponsored by Mitsubishi International Corporation

10:45 AM
Session B: PGM Refining
Catalyst Processing & Supply Chain Management at LKQ Corp.
John Keating, Senior Program Manager Precious Metals, LKQ Corporation

Making PGMs Great Again: How the 2024 Election Shapes the Future of Platinum Group Metals
Julie Dobbs, Head of Legal and Compliance, PGM of Texas

Panel Discussion on PGM Recycling Outlook
Moderator: Craig Ostroff, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions & IPMI PGMRC Committee Chair
Sebastian Hensel, Hensel Recycling
Becky Berube, UCC
John Keating, LKQ
Bruce Conover, Multimetco

12:00 PM
Lunch
Sponsored by Metalor

1:30 PM
Session C: Precious Metals in Clean Energy
The Resurgence of ICE - What Does This Mean for PGM Use in Emissions Control?
Eric Tyo, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions

New Trends in Minor Metals Demand and Recycling
Steven Hazelbaker, Furuya

Recycling Evolution for The Energy Transition
Matthew Davis, Mastermelt

Actydon Loop - Circularity for PEM Technology
Philipp Walter, Heraeus

3:30 PM
Break
Sponsored by BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions

3:45 PM
Session D
Fuel Cell Vehicles: Addressing Europe's EV Competitiveness and Supply Chain Problems
Marge Ryan, Johnson Matthey
Philipp Walter, Heraeus

Panel Discussion: Setting Expectations in Our Industry and Challenging Perceptions Outside of It
All Afternoon Speakers

5:00 PM
Attendee Networking Time

6:00 PM
Reception
Sponsored by BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions

8:00-9:30 PM
The IPMI Coffee House - Dessert, Open Bar & Music

Thursday, February 20th
Sampling and Analytical Day (SAC)
Technical Program Sponsored by Sims Precious Metals

7:30 AM
Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Axium Scientific

8:00 AM
SAC Workshop
Dr. Corby Anderson, Colorado School of Mines

Fire Assay: History, Fundamentals and Practical Applications

10:00 AM
Coffee Break

10:15 AM
Fire Assay Workshop cont'd

12:00 PM
Lunch
Sponsored by Techemet

1:00 PM
Survey of Precious Metal Analytical Techniques and Mass Balancing

3:30 PM
Closing of the Winter Meeting and Future Plans for the SAC

WINTER MEETING REGISTRATION:

Duration

1 Day
2 Days
3 Days

For Members

$625
$900
$1000

Non-Members

$725
$1000
$1100