Raw Materials Summit 2025 Programme

With less than 1,300 working days until 2030, Europe faces a decisive moment. Securing critical raw materials (CRMs) is fundamental to achieving climate goals, ensuring security and strategic autonomy, and sustaining industrial competitiveness. The EIT RawMaterials Summit 2025 will gather top policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and innovators to forge Europe's path forward.

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May 13th
May 14th
May 15th
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Riverside
Add to Calendar 2025-05-13 18:30:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Opening Reception Welcome networking evening Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Riverside RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/opening-reception Europe/Brussels public
Opening Reception
Welcome networking evening
9:00am - 9:10am
Main Stage
Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 09:00:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Opening & Welcome Opening ceremony Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Main Stage RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/opening-welcome Europe/Brussels public
Opening & Welcome
9:10am - 9:30am
Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 09:10:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Opening Fireside Chat TBA Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/opening-fireside-chat Europe/Brussels public
Opening Fireside Chat
9:30am - 10:15am
Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 09:30:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Critical Risk: Securing Raw Materials for European Security, Sovereignty, and Competitiveness This high-level panel will explore how Europe’s long-term security and industrial competitiveness are intrinsically tied to securing sustainable and resilient raw material supply chains. Against the backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions, rising defence needs, and global supply disruptions, the session will examine how the Critical Raw Materials Act, together with new EU Defence Fund investments and circular economy initiatives, can help de-risk Europe’s supply chains. Bringing together senior policymakers, industry leaders, and security experts, the discussion will focus on actionable strategies to strengthen Europe’s autonomy in critical raw materials — essential not only for green and digital transitions but also for defence capabilities and economic resilience in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/critical-risk-securing-raw-materials-european-security-sovereignty-and Europe/Brussels public
Critical Risk: Securing Raw Materials for European Security, Sovereignty, and Competitiveness
A high-level dialogue on securing Europe’s raw material supply chains as a foundation for long-term security, sovereignty, and industrial competitiveness in an increasingly fractured geopolitical landscape. 
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10:15am - 10:45am
Grand Hall
Coffee Break
11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 11:00:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Unlocking Capital: Securing Europe’s Raw Materials Future Despite a strong policy focus Europe’s strategic mining, processing, and recycling projects face a critical investment challenge: a lack of European equity, limited sovereign funding progress, and growing competition from the US and Australia. With European stakeholders often relegated to minority positions in strategic assets, how can the EU regain control over its raw materials future? A key barrier to project finance remains the absence of transparent pricing for critical raw materials, making traditional funding mechanisms unworkable. However, some European players have pioneered export credit financing as a viable solution—can this model be scaled and leveraged at the EU level? This panel will explore how Europe can develop innovative funding mechanisms, connect alternative capital sources, and create financial instruments that accelerate project development while ensuring strategic control. Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/unlocking-capital-securing-europes-raw-materials-future Europe/Brussels public
Unlocking Capital: Securing Europe’s Raw Materials Future
Addressing Europe’s strategic investment gap through innovative financing, EU instruments, and public-private models.
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12:00pm - 12:50pm
Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 12:00:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Voice of Industry: Future of Europe’s Industrial Value Chains Europe’s metals and automotive industries—pillars of industrial competitiveness and economic strength—are facing unprecedented disruption. Geopolitical shifts, trade restrictions, evolving regulations, and supply chain volatility are reshaping the landscape. At the same time, companies must navigate the accelerating push toward electrification, new battery chemistries, and the growing need for secure and sustainable raw material supply. This "super panel" brings together top industry leaders spanning mining, refining, battery manufacturing, and industrial metals to discuss the realities of doing business in this rapidly changing environment. How can Europe compete with global industrial powerhouses while ensuring supply chain security? What does the Clean Industrial Deal mean for investment and growth? And how can industry leaders align technological shifts with economic and policy realities? Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/voice-industry-future-europes-industrial-value-chains Europe/Brussels public
Voice of Industry: Future of Europe’s Industrial Value Chains
Industrial leaders on competitiveness, supply chain resilience, and the Clean Industrial Deal.
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12:50pm - 2:30pm
Riverside
Networking Lunch
2:45pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 14:45:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: The Raw Materials Workforce Revolution Attracting and retaining young talent, particularly in STEM fields that lead to a career in the raw materials sector, remains one of the industry’s most consistent issues. Can strategic investments in education infrastructure change this trajectory?Supporting youth and higher education initiatives through public and private sector investments can create a robust talent pipeline, enhance diversity, and redefine the perception of the raw materials sector. Speakers will discuss how funding educational programs, fostering collaboration, and leveraging digital platforms can help drive the raw materials industry towards the twin green and digital transition—making it an attractive career choice for the next generation of innovators. Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/raw-materials-workforce-revolution Europe/Brussels public
The Raw Materials Workforce Revolution
Strategies to train 1.2 million skilled professionals by 2030 and close Europe’s skills gap.
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3:30pm - 4:00pm
Grand Hall
Coffee Break
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 16:00:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: From Classroom to Boardroom: Youth, Education, Industry The raw materials industry is at a critical juncture—demand is soaring, yet a major skills gap threatens progress toward the 2030 goals. How can we equip the workforce with the right expertise to drive innovation and sustainability? This session delves into perspectives on how the proposed Union of Skills by the European Commission, along with the use of AI-driven technology and collaborative initiatives, could be the next step in reshaping education, upskilling professionals, and solving pressing industry challenges. Join us to explore the future of raw materials skills and innovation's role in bridging the talent gap to ensure that the European industry remains competitive and resilient. Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/classroom-boardroom-youth-education-industry Europe/Brussels public
From Classroom to Boardroom: Youth, Education, Industry
How to attract young talent and build public trust in raw materials.
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4:45pm - 5:15pm
Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 16:45:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Fireside Chat To be announced Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/fireside-chat-1 Europe/Brussels public
Fireside Chat
5:15pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 17:15:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Closing of Day 1 TBA Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/closing-day-1 Europe/Brussels public
Closing of Day 1
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Grand Hall
Networking & Aperitifs
9:00am - 9:10am
Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 09:00:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Opening & Welcome Day 2 TBA Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/opening-welcome-day-2 Europe/Brussels public
Opening & Welcome Day 2
9:10am - 9:40am
Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 09:10:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Keynote: Circularity and Competitiveness TBA Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/keynote-circularity-and-competitiveness Europe/Brussels public
Keynote: Circularity and Competitiveness
9:50am - 10:30am
Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 09:50:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: New Horizon: Framework Programme 10 and Innovation Leadership As Europe advances towards its green and digital transformation, the forthcoming Framework Programme 10 (FP10) is poised to be pivotal in bolstering the raw materials sector and how Europe competes with its global peers as a leading industrialised economy. How can FP10 strategically drive research, innovation, and industrialisation to secure a sustainable and resilient supply chain for critical and strategic raw materials (CRMs and SRMs) for Europe - discussions will focus on strategies to reduce dependency on key technologies and materials, foster public-private partnerships, and enhance competitiveness through targeted investments in education and technology. Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/new-horizon-framework-programme-10-and-innovation-leadership Europe/Brussels public
New Horizon: Framework Programme 10 and Innovation Leadership
Future R&I priorities to secure raw materials resilience and drive competitiveness.
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10:30am - 11:00am
Grand Hall
Coffee Break
11:00am - 11:45am
Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 11:00:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Crossing the Valley of Death: Europe’s Raw Materials Start-up Ecosystem “Europe's global share of patent applications is on par with the US and China. However, only one-third of these are commercially exploited. We are roughly as good as the US at creating start-ups. But when it comes to scale-ups, we are doing much worse than our competitors.” President von der Leyen identified Europe’s innovation gap with the United States as a critical challenge, particularly for startups struggling to scale from concept to commercialisation - the “Valley of Death.” This panel will explore how Europe can create a thriving startup ecosystem in the raw materials sector by addressing funding gaps, fostering cross-border collaboration, and building partnerships across academia, industry, and government to drive innovation and achieve its green and digital transformation goals. Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/crossing-valley-death-europes-raw-materials-start-ecosystem Europe/Brussels public
Crossing the Valley of Death: Europe’s Raw Materials Start-up Ecosystem
Scaling innovations—how to unlock venture capital and build industrial ecosystems.
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11:45am - 12:15pm
Main Hall
Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 11:45:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Fireside Chat To be announced Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Main Hall RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/fireside-chat-0 Europe/Brussels public
Fireside Chat
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Riverside
Networking Lunch
2:15pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 14:15:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Building Global Partnerships This panel will explore strategies for Europe to build independent new partnerships with resource-rich regions, creating win-win solutions through two-way investment, research and technology collaboration, skills and capacity building, and leading ESG practices. Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/building-global-partnerships Europe/Brussels public
Building Global Partnerships
Strategic alliances to secure CRMs through two-way trade, investment, and technology collaboration.
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3:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 15:00:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Fireside Chat To be announced Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/fireside-chat Europe/Brussels public
Fireside Chat
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Grand Hall
Coffee Break
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Stage
Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 16:00:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Panel (TBA) to be announced Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Main Stage RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/panel-tba Europe/Brussels public
Panel (TBA)
4:45pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium
Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 16:45:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: Closing Reflections & Call to Action TBA Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/closing-reflections-call-action Europe/Brussels public
Closing Reflections & Call to Action
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Restaurant
Networking & Aperitifs

Note: All timings are indicative and the programme is subject to updates to reflect the latest policy and market developments. Speakers, sponsors and additional sessions will be announced in due course.