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Helaina Matza

Chief Strategic Development Officer

TechMet

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TechMet

Helaina Matza has over 18 years of strategic public and private partnership development experience in the U.S. and emerging markets. Former U.S. diplomat with 14 years of experience leading on U.S. international economic policy engagements from the State Department and White House.

Most recently served as the U.S. government’s global infrastructure and investment envoy focused on securing western supply chains, U.S. market access and economic development opportunities in emerging markets. Prior to government service spent several years in the private sector managing board relations, institutional fundraising and program development for various trade associations and NGOs.

Helaina holds a B.A. in International Affairs and a MA in Public Administration and Energy Management from the George Washington University.

Sessions & Presentations

Panel

Aligning Public & Private Capital at Scale: Financing the Next Generation of Critical Minerals Projects

As global competition for critical minerals intensifies, the ability to align public and private capital at scale has become a defining factor in whether projects move from concept to production. This discussion will focus on the real-world mechanisms enabling that alignment—from blended finance structures and loan guarantees to offtake agreements and strategic co-investment models. What works and what doesn't work.

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