Summit Sessions

The Raw Materials Workforce Revolution – Transforming Skills Gap to Skills Growth

Moderated by

David Eades

This session will explore how the raw materials sector is addressing the urgent need for 1.2 million skilled professionals by 2030 through EU initiatives like the Union of Skills, vocational training, and digital learning – ensuring a future-ready workforce via tools such as the Reinforced Pact for Skills and sector-specific academies.

14.05.25, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Auditorium

Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 15:00:00 Raw Materials Summit 2025: The Raw Materials Workforce Revolution – Transforming Skills Gap to Skills Growth This session will explore how the raw materials sector is addressing the urgent need for 1.2 million skilled professionals by 2030 through EU initiatives like the Union of Skills, vocational training, and digital learning – ensuring a future-ready workforce via tools such as the Reinforced Pact for Skills and sector-specific academies. Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium, Brussels, The Egg Conference Centre, Auditorium RAW MATERIALS http://eitrmsummit.com/raw-materials-summit-2025/raw-materials-workforce-revolution-transforming-skills-gap-skills-growth Europe/Brussels public

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Session Speakers

Jocelyn Douhéret

Jocelyn Douhéret

Director of Mining Policies, Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts, Québec

Kyriacos Kokkinos

Kyriacos Kokkinos

Member of the EIT Governing Board

Liv Carroll

Liv Carroll

Managing Director – EMEA Mining Lead, Global Data & AI Lead for Natural Resources, Accenture

Manuela Geleng

Director for Jobs and Skills - Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion

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Raw Materials Summit FAQs

The Raw Materials Summit 2024 is taking place at The Egg Brussels, Rue Bara 175, 1070 Bruxelles, Belgium. This is an immersive experience and full participation requires attendance in person: for this reason we don’t offer virtual attendance options. The venue is fully accessible.

Your ticket grants you access to all sessions, workshops, networking events, and exhibits, and includes refreshments and meals. One-day passes provide the same access and benefits. A limited number of tickets will be available at the event, but we strongly recommend registering online in advance to secure your spot and take advantage of early bird discounts.

The venue has partnered with recommended hotels to offer discounted rates for Raw Materials Summit attendees. Information is available here https://theeggbrussels.com/partners/#hotel-partners

Yes - just select the student ticket option during registration and provide valid student I.D. when you arrive at the event.

Yes, an event app will be available for attendees closer to the event date. It will provide access to the agenda, session details, networking opportunities, and other important information.