🔋⚡Boston Strategies at NEI’s Nuclear Energy Financing Summit — New York City
2026-01-27 08:00 - 18:00 (Atlantic/Bermuda)
Boston Strategies will be attending the Nuclear Energy Institute’s Nuclear Energy Financing Summit (NEI) in New York City on January 27, 2026—a critical forum for accelerating investment in nuclear energy.
As global electricity demand rises sharply—driven by the AI revolution, electrification, and clean energy targets—nuclear power is increasingly seen as an essential solution. Financing new nuclear projects, however, depends on solving one core issue: cost overruns, which are often rooted in supply chain risk.
📉Cost overruns remain the main reason more new plants have not been built. In most cases, these overruns are caused by supply chain volatility, including long lead items, constrained manufacturing capacity, price escalation, and procurement delays.
Reducing supply chain risk is one of the most direct ways to make nuclear projects bankable.
Boston Strategies provides a structured and proven process, supported by a specialized software tool, to de-risk nuclear plant supply chains at the Bill-of-Materials (BoM) level, enabling early intervention and capital protection.
Our approach helps stakeholders:

Predict supply price escalation throughout the Bill of Material

Anticipate material, component, and service shortages

Quantify capital at risk

Take mitigation actions early to protect returns

If you would like to discuss nuclear financing, supply chain resilience, or localization strategies, please reach out to schedule a meeting.

Boston Strategies at the 2026 NAPE Expo LP Summit (Houston)
2026-02-18 08:00 - 2026-02-20 17:00
⛽⚡⛏️Oil, gas, power and minerals are essential parts of nearly every supply chain, whether the end product is a good, a service, or a solution.
We at Boston Strategies always look forward to developing supply chain strategies that can boost the viability and profitability of oil & gas, critical minerals, geothermal, data center, and renewable energy deals at the 2026 NAPE Expo LP Summit in Houston.
Boston Strategies will be there advising asset owners, investors and attorneys about:
🔶How alternative supply chains configurations can jack project returns
🔶How to structure equipment and service supply contracts to minimize liability
🔶Where exposure to supply chain risk is eroding returns on existing projects and how to reduce it
At Boston Strategies International, we turn operations and supply chains into a recurring stream of positive cash flow. If you’re attending NAPE Expo LP Summit or have these concerns, feel free to reach out.
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🔋⚡Boston Strategies International at the International Battery Seminar & Exhibit 2026
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-03-26 17:00
Boston Strategies International is pleased to announce that our President, David Steven Jacoby will be speaking at the International Battery Seminar & Exhibit 2026—the world’s longest-running annual battery industry event (founded in 1983) and a premier global forum for major developments in energy storage technology across consumer, automotive, military, grid, and industrial applications.
🔗 Event website: https://www.internationalbatteryseminar.com/
🎤Featured Session Topic: Predictive Analytics and AI in Inventory Optimization, Demand Planning & Forecasting
As the battery industry scales globally, competitive advantage increasingly depends not only on chemistry and performance—but on the ability to execute complex supply chains reliably under volatility. Battery value chains face long lead times, capacity constraints, high working capital intensity, and high penalties for stockouts, delays, and quality disruptions.
This faculty session focuses on how organizations can apply predictive analytics and AI to strengthen decision-making across demand sensing, forecasting, inventory, supplier risk, and operational planning.
📌Key topics include:

AI-driven forecasting methods, including time-series approaches (e.g., modern neural network approaches such as LSTM)

Predictive inventory optimization: safety stock, reorder points, and multi-echelon strategies

Continuous sensing & response systems to reduce the bullwhip effect

Early risk detection models to predict shortages and disruption

Practical implementation roadmaps: digital architecture, governance, and adoption hurdles

The course draws on real-world use cases and case studies across leading organizations and supply chain innovators.
If you are attending the International Battery Seminar & Exhibit 2026 and would like to connect with David Steven Jacoby or the Boston Strategies team, please feel to reach out anytime.

Boston Strategies International at the Columbia Global Energy Summit (Columbia University SIPA | New York City
2026-04-21 08:00 - 18:00
🌍⚡ Boston Strategies International looks forward to attending the Columbia Global Energy Summit (Columbia University SIPA | Center on Global Energy Policy) in New York City.
This year’s theme — Energy Security and the Transition amid Geopolitical Turbulence — could not be more timely. Energy is no longer “just” a market issue. It has become a security issue, an industrial policy issue, and a supply chain issue — all at the same time. It is rapidly becoming a core pillar of:
🔹 National security
🔹 Industrial competitiveness
🔹 Infrastructure resilience
🔹 Supply chain independence
🔹 Capital allocation decisions
➡️ The “new world order” isn’t only about diplomacy — it’s increasingly about who controls upstream resources, who can build infrastructure fastest, and who can execute resilient supply chains under uncertainty.
At Boston Strategies International, this is exactly the space we work in — where energy security, geopolitics, project finance, and execution reality meet.
Boston Strategies International helps clients:
🔹 secure critical materials, equipment, and services early
🔹 quantify cost escalation + schedule risk before it becomes value destruction
🔹 strengthen bankability by proving supply availability and delivery confidence
🔹 build resilient sourcing strategies that withstand geopolitical shocks
🔹 implement end-to-end supply chain de-risking at the bill-of-materials level
Because in today’s environment, energy transition success doesn’t come down to ambition alone — it comes down to reliable delivery.
For organizations attending the Summit and interested in discussing more about Energy Security or transition strategies, reach out to Boston Strategies International to connect.
More info: https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/events/2026-columbia-global-energy-summit/

Boston Strategies at the Battery Show South 2026 in Charlotte, NC.
2026-04-22 08:00 - 2026-04-23 18:00
Battery Show South 2026, Charlotte, NC.
The President of Boston Strategies International, David Steven Jacoby, will be speaking at The Battery Show South 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina, during a pivotal moment for the U.S. battery ecosystem—shaped by evolving industrial policy, shifting market demand, and accelerating regional investment across the Battery Belt. The event convenes engineers, business leaders, and innovators across the full advanced battery value chain, with a strong focus on domestic supplier growth and commercialization readiness.
David’s session will address one of the most urgent strategic questions shaping the battery sector today:
Tariffs and Battery Manufacturing Competitiveness: What will the state of tariff and global trade dynamics be in 2026–2028 — and how will this affect battery supply chains?
Recent major technological and commercial shockwaves have created a lot of noise about where to manufacture and where to source from. As the dust settles, what assumptions should executives make regarding the direction and magnitude of tariffs, international production costs, and lifecycle costs in battery materials and components for the coming years? This session will be extremely useful for C-level executives who are:

Considering site relocation or reshoring
Realigning supply chains due to costs
Reviewing long-term business strategy
Involved in mergers, acquisitions, licensing, or other transactions

More info: https://www.thebatteryshowsouth.com/
If you would like to connect with David during The Battery Show South 2026, Boston Strategies International welcomes conversations with manufacturers, suppliers, developers, and investors shaping the future of batteries and electrification.

David Jacoby Speaking at Critical Minerals North America Conference & Exhibition 2026, New York City
2026-04-23 08:00 - 2026-04-24 18:00
Boston Strategies International is pleased to announce that David Jacoby will be speaking at the Critical Minerals North America Conference & Exhibition 2026, taking place in New York City.
Critical Minerals North America is America’s longest running international critical minerals, commodities, investment, new energy & technologies show, bringing together the entire mineral resources value chain to New York City.
David Jacoby’s Session Topic:
How to Develop All-American Critical Minerals Value Chains Before It’s Too Late — With a Special Focus on Rare Earths and Battery Materials
🔎 Key highlights:
Efforts are underway to develop all-American supply chains for minerals such as rare earths, lithium, graphite, cobalt, magnesium, and of course nickel, copper and other more common metals. From an investment point of view, the story is one of investment and return. But from a supply chain point of view, the whole value chain from mine to end-product is in play – extraction, pre-processing, processing, refining, assembly, manufacturing, distribution, and recycling.
Using rare earths as an example, my talk will address how the US can economically localize its production to eliminate dependence on trading partners like China.
✅Which extraction technologies are efficient at different scales
✅How far away multiple processing stages can be located without destroying margin
✅Whether refining can be environmentally safe and socially sustainable
✅What configuration of distribution centers maximizes market reach at economic cost
✅How to organize for recycling even before it’s required by law
More info: https://www.criticalmineralsnorthamerica.com/
If you are attending Critical Minerals North America 2026 in New York City and would like to connect with David during the event, feel free to reach out anytime.

⚡Boston Strategies International presenting at the 2026 BCI Convention in Nashville
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-06
We are excited to announce that our CEO, David Steven Jacoby, will be speaking at the 2026 BCI Convention in Nashville.
🎤 Session: Energy Transition: At What Cost?
📊In this session, David will take a data-driven approach to one of the most pressing questions facing the global energy landscape: not whether the transition will occur—but how efficiently, equitably, and sustainably it can be executed.
📌The data tells a more nuanced story than headlines suggest. Despite rapid growth, renewables still account for only ~10% of total U.S. energy production and ~23% of electricity generation—highlighting the continued structural reliance on traditional fuels. At the same time, solar paired with storage is approaching cost parity with fossil fuels, while policy mechanisms such as the Inflation Reduction Act temporarily reduced renewable costs by approximately 30%, with many of these incentives now beginning to phase out.
However, the transition cannot be evaluated on cost alone. A fundamental tension is emerging between financial viability, system reliability (“firmness”), and carbon impact:

Natural gas remains cost-competitive but carries the highest emissions burden
Wind technologies are demonstrating strong market performance and investor confidence
Hydrogen, while promising, continues to face significant economic and infrastructure constraints

🔗Beyond technology, the energy transition is increasingly a supply chain and economic strategy challenge. An “all-of-the-above” domestic supply chain approach could unlock approximately 600,000 jobs, but only if organizations address global sourcing dependencies and build competitive advantage in strategically critical technologies.
📍This session will explore:
• Where capital is being deployed—and where it should be
• The hidden costs embedded in global supply chains
• Which energy technologies are positioned for long-term competitive advantage
• How organizations can align decarbonization with core business strategy
The energy transition is not a single pathway—it is a portfolio of trade-offs, each with measurable economic and strategic consequences. We look forward to engaging with industry leaders at BCI 2026 on how to move from ambition to execution—with clarity on both the opportunities and the costs.
#BCI2026 #EnergyTransition #EnergyStrategy #SupplyChain #Decarbonization #BostonStrategies

🔋Boston Strategies to Speak at Volta Foundation Battery Forum
2026-05-13
Boston Strategies International is pleased to share that our CEO, David Jacoby, will be speaking at the upcoming Volta Foundation Battery Forum on May 13th at 8:00 AM PT (11am ET).
In this session, David will address a critical and timely question facing the energy and mobility sectors:
⚡Can Local Content Battery Chains Survive the Shakeout?
Over the past several years, the global battery industry has undergone a rapid transformation. Governments across North America and Europe have accelerated efforts to localize battery supply chains, driven by policy initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the EU Battery Regulation, and broader geopolitical considerations.
At the same time, market dynamics are introducing significant challenges:

Global battery demand is projected to exceed 3 TWh by 2030, yet announced capacity already surpasses near-term demand

Gigafactory capital costs remain high, typically $80–120M per GWh, intensifying pressure on returns

Tariffs and localization incentives are reshaping cost structures, often increasing input costs by 10–30% depending on sourcing strategies

Established players in Asia continue to dominate, controlling approximately 70–80% of global cell manufacturing capacity and upstream processing

This environment creates a fundamental tension:
Policy is accelerating localization, while market forces are driving consolidation.
📊Session Overview:
David will explore:

The path to cost competitiveness for regional battery ecosystems in North America and Europe

The real impact of tariffs and trade policy on manufacturing decisions

What “survival” looks like in an environment of oversupply and margin compression

Strategic considerations for OEMs, suppliers, and investors navigating the evolving landscape

About the Volta Foundation Battery Forum
The Volta Foundation has established itself as a leading platform for meaningful industry dialogue, hosting 60+ forums and 350+ speakers since 2019. Participants include leaders from organizations such as Tesla, CATL, LG Energy Solution, Panasonic, and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Register for free at: https://volta.foundation/battery-forum/battery-forum-may-2026/
We invite industry peers, partners, and stakeholders across EVs, battery manufacturing, and supply chain strategy to join this important discussion.
For more information or to connect with David ahead of the event, please reach out to our team.
#Batteries #EVs #SupplyChain #EnergyTransition #Manufacturing #BatteryIndustry

Boston Strategies will be presenting at the AABC Europe 2026 (Advanced Automotive Battery Conference)
2026-05-18 03:00 - 2026-05-21 13:00
AABC Europe 2026 (Advanced Automotive Battery Conference) 📍 Mainz, Germany | May 18-23, 2026
Boston Strategies International is pleased to announce that David Jacoby will be a podium presenter at AABC Europe 2026 (Advanced Automotive Battery Conference) in Mainz, Germany, as part of the Global Battery Raw Materials program.
AABC Europe is a premier global forum bringing together battery technologists, automotive OEMs, and key suppliers to assess technology breakthroughs, development trends, and market outlooks shaping the next generation of electric vehicle batteries.
Presentation Title: How Local Value Chain Initiatives Will Reshape Battery Materials Markets
What the session covers:
As global industrial policy accelerates, many countries are actively working to reduce dependence on foreign sources of critical minerals by re-shoring and localizing battery value chains. This presentation will examine how: tariff negotiations, and strategic trade realignments will impact the mining, processing, and assembly of batteries and other products dependent on:
🔹 Cobalt
🔹 Nickel
🔹 Graphite
🔹 Lithium
🔹 Rare earths
The talk provides a structured view across three strategic scenarios: Growth, Comparative advantage and Technology standardisation
These scenarios highlight how policy-led supply chain restructuring can reshape market pricing, investment decisions, and long-term competitiveness across battery materials markets.
Boston Strategies International looks forward to engaging with OEMs, investors, and battery materials stakeholders at AABC Europe 2026.
📩 For inquiries, discussions, or meeting requests, please contact Boston Strategies International.

Boston Strategies International at the ACP CLEANPOWER 2026 (Houston | June 1–4)
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-04 18:00
Boston Strategies International will be attending ACP’s CLEANPOWER 2026, taking place June 1–4, 2026 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.
With clean energy accounting for more than 90% of all new power connected to the American grid over the past year, the focus is increasingly shifting from ambition to delivery — and ensuring projects remain bankable, on-schedule, and supply-secure.
This must-attend conference will feature discussions and dealmaking across:

Wind, solar, and energy storage

Transmission expansion and interconnection

Policy, investment, and financing dynamics

Domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience

Project execution risk and delivery confidence

At Boston Strategies International, we help asset owners, investors, OEMs, and developers:

quantify capital at risk and de-risk supply chains for critical equipment + materials
predict supply price escalation throughout the Bill of Material
forecast material, component, and service shortages well in advance
follow a playbook of mitigation actions early to protect returns

The result – more bankable deals.💰
If you’ll be at CLEANPOWER 2026, and want your deal to be more robust and your project to be more resilient, let’s connect — especially if you’re working on grid buildout, storage, renewables procurement, domestic content strategy, or project execution risk.

Boston Strategies International at the ASCM CHAINge Supply Chain Conference (Long Beach, California |Sep 29-30)
2026-09-29 - 2026-09-30
🌍⚡Boston Strategies International looks forward to presenting at the ASCM CHAINge Supply Chain Conference this year.
This year’s focus on supply chain resilience, geopolitical disruption, and the future of global trade could not be more timely. Supply chains are no longer just operational—they are being fundamentally reshaped by a new geopolitical reality.
🎤As part of the conference, we’re excited to contribute to the conversation through our session: “Tariffs and Supply Chains – A Look Ahead”
2025 shook global supply chains—from tariff shocks to shifting sourcing strategies. But the real story isn’t just about current tariffs or what comes next. It’s about how a growing geopolitical divide is permanently changing procurement and supply chain management.
🌍In this session, we’ll go beyond percentage import duties to explore:

How post-globalization sourcing will be built on a completely new definition of value
Why higher price and availability risk will become the new normal—and how to manage it
Why AI will be both your greatest advantage and your biggest challenge in supply chain management

🎯We’ll also deliver practical, actionable insights—including:

Which countries are emerging as safe vs. high-risk sourcing locations
How supply chain teams must evolve in skills and structure
Which technologies and platforms will underpin resilient supply chains

This perspective builds on scenarios explored in “Trump, Trade, and the End of Globalization,” which challenged long-held assumptions around global trade. Read more: https://a.co/d/0bXpD7eR
If you’re thinking about reshoring, AI, or long-term supply chain decisions, we look forward to connecting at ASCM.

Boston Strategies International presenting at NESCON (New England Supply Chain Conference) 2026
2026-10-05 08:00 - 18:00
Boston Strategies International is pleased to announce that David Steven Jacoby will be speaking at NESCON (New England Supply Chain Conference) 2026 , one of the leading U.S. conferences focused on advanced batteries, electrification, EV supply chains, and next-generation energy storage technologies.
Event: NESCON (New England Supply Chain Conference) 2026
Mode: Virtual
Register for free at: https://www.newenglandsupplychainconference.org/
Session Topic: RETOOLING AMERICA FOR AI-DRIVEN SUPPLY CHAINS
Overview: Supply chains are entering one of the most consequential transformation phases in history — and the next competitive gap won’t be created by labor cost or geography. The rise of GenAI, advanced automation, and digital commerce is not just improving efficiency — it’s rewriting how supply chains operate, innovate, and compete.
In the session, David walk through what’s changing across the value chain — and what leaders must do now to stay ahead, including:
🔹 Planning & forecasting ‘unknowable’ demand
🔹 Predictive, autonomous, and self-healing inventory optimization
🔹 What automation will change in logistics + warehouse operations
🔹 The role of digital twins, robotics, and analytics in reshaping manufacturing performance
🔹 How procurement and customer experience become data-driven competitive weapons
The presentation will be grounded in the research and interviews connected with our book, Retooling America for AI-Driven Supply Chains, (co-authored with Dr. Z. Justin Ren, Department Chair, Operations and Technology Department at Questrom School of Business, Boston University, and Dr. François Charvet, Sr. Transformation Director, Supply Chain Network Strategic Capabilities at PepsiCo.
The talk will describe the technological changes underway, discuss successes and failures to adapt, and offers a clear, actionable roadmap for supply chain managers and executives to get ahead of the game.
For more information about the book: https://a.co/d/6W2WmNC
Join Us at The NESCON Conference 2026: If you will be attending The Battery Show South 2026, we welcome you to connect with David and the Boston Strategies team.
