BRIDGE

3rd Edition · International Symposium · Direct Lithium Extraction

DLE Symposium
2026

THIRD EDITION

Connecting science, industry and international cooperation around direct lithium extraction technologies. Santiago, Chile.

Dates5–6 Nov. 2026

VenueFCFM, U. de Chile

Sessions7 sessions

Talks31+ presentations

Organized by

AMTC · U. de Chile KIT · Karlsruhe CEGA UNTEC

General information

About the symposium

The DLE Symposium 2026 is the leading scientific and technological gathering on direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies in Latin America, organized within the framework of the BRIDGE project, a binational partnership between Chile and Germany.

It brings together researchers, academic institutions and industry players in the lithium sector to share advances, discuss challenges and foster international cooperation around an industry that is strategic for the global energy transition.

The symposium takes place on November 5 and 6, 2026 at the Enrique d'Etigny Auditorium, FCFM, Universidad de Chile, Beauchef 851, Santiago.

Key dates

Jun 12026

Registration opensRegistration

Jul 152026

Abstract submission deadlineAbstracts

Submit to the symposium email

Sep 62026

Registration deadlineRegistration

Nov 5–62026

DLE Symposium 2026Event

Beauchef 851, Santiago · Chile

7 thematic sessions

DLE processes, salt flat geology, brine management, recycling, refining and battery materials.

2 full days

November 5 and 6. International plenary speakers, 31+ talks and a poster session.

Binational cooperation

BRIDGE Project: a Chile–Germany partnership between AMTC, KIT, BGR, CEGA, Sernageomin and UNTEC.

Universidad de Chile

Enrique d'Etigny Auditorium, FCFM. Beauchef 851, Santiago. Toesca Metro station 5 minutes away.

Global energy transition

The DLE Symposium brings together the key players in the lithium ecosystem — science, industry and international cooperation — in an event designed to accelerate the development of sustainable extraction technologies.

Symposium scope

Symposium topics

The DLE Symposium 2026 calls for scientific and technical contributions across the lithium value chain, with special emphasis on direct extraction technologies and their impact on the global energy transition.

Salt flat geologySalt flat hydrogeology, water balance, environmental impact, monitoring and modeling.

DLE processesAdsorption, membranes, solvent extraction (SX), precipitation, electrochemical methods, new materials, and comparison with evaporation processes.

Advances in DLE projectsFrom lab to plant, TRL comparison and benchmarking.

Brine management and reinjectionWater balance, brine waste management, aquifer pressure and dynamics.

Recycling and circular economyBattery recycling, urban mining and integration with primary mining.

Lithium refining and battery-grade materialsHigh-purity production of Li₂CO₃, LiOH and cathode materials.

Plenary speakers

Keynote Speakers

The DLE Symposium 2026 will feature plenary speakers of international standing in lithium, DLE technologies and the energy transition.

Dra. Victoria Flexer

CONICET · Universidad Nacional de Jujuy · Argentina

Dr. Mario Grageda

Universidad de Antofagasta · Chile

Dr. Humberto Estay

AMTC · Universidad de Chile · Chile

Dr. Fabian Jeschull

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) · Germany

Authors · Abstract submission

Information for authors

The symposium invites researchers, professionals and students to submit work in the thematic areas of the DLE Symposium 2026. Submit abstracts to the symposium email: dle.symposium@amtc.uchile.cl

Important dates

Jul 15, 2026Abstract submission deadline

Sep 6, 2026Registration deadline

Nov 5–6, 2026Presentation at the symposium

Instructions for authors

Abstracts must be written in English
Download the official template and follow the instructions included in it
Presentations may be oral or in poster format
Send the complete abstract to the email dle.symposium@amtc.uchile.cl

Abstract template

DLE 2026 Abstract Template .docx format · Available for download

Download

Organization

Organizing committee

Dr. Humberto EstayUniversidad de Chile

Dr. Diego MorataUniversidad de Chile

Dr. Fabian JeschullKarlsruhe Institute of Technology

MSc. Michelle QuilaqueoUniversidad de Chile

MSc. Lorena BarrosUniversidad de Chile

Dr. Lucy MuruchiPostdoctoral Researcher · Universidad de Chile

Registration and payment

Participant registration

Registration open from June 1, 2026. Select your participation category and complete the process online.

Do you need an institutional invoice?

Write to carolina.soto@untec.cl at least 10 business days before the registration deadline (September 6, 2026).

National Participant

Chile · Price in pesos

$650.000_{CLP / participant}

For participants with a Chilean RUT or an institution based in Chile. Payment in pesos via bank transfer or boleta.

Full access to all sessions
Digital materials
Brunch
Coffee
Certificate of attendance

Payment: Card (credit/debit) or bank transfer in CLP · Boleta or factura available

Pagar con Mercado Pago Pay by bank transfer

International Participant

International · Price in dollars

USD 600_{/ participant}

For participants with an institution or residence outside Chile. Payment in dollars via international bank transfer.

Full access to all sessions
Digital materials
Brunch
Coffee
Certificate of attendance

Payment: Card (credit/debit) or bank transfer in USD · Invoice available for institutions

Pagar con PayPal Pay by bank transfer

Accepted payment methods

Credit or debit card

Bank transfer

Institutional invoice / receipt

Participants national and international can pay by credit or debit card or by bank transfer. National: in CLP, with a boleta or factura issued to the institution. International: in USD, with an invoice available for institutions. For an invoice, write to carolina.soto@untec.cl con al menos 10 días hábiles de anticipación al cierre (6 sep. 2026).

Additional information

Venue and how to get there

Enrique d'Etigny Auditorium

Toesca Metro (Line 2)5-minute walk from the station

Arturo Merino Benítez Airport~45 minutes to downtown by taxi or Uber

Recommended hotelsList available upon registration confirmation

Google Maps linkBeauchef 851, Santiago, Chile FCFM, Universidad de Chile

Weather in NovemberSpring, 18–26°C. Long, sunny days in Santiago.

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