The clock is ticking—fewer than 1,300 working days remain to secure the raw materials that underpin Europe’s competitiveness. The time to act is now!
Global shifts, from geopolitical tensions to climate challenges, redefine Europe’s economic landscape. Critical raw materials (CRMs) are no longer just an industry concern—they are essential to Europe's competitiveness, strategic autonomy, and green transition.
With 80–100% import dependency on many CRMs, the European Competitiveness Compass highlights the urgent need to secure supply chains, diversify partnerships, and accelerate a circular economy. Action is needed now to drive industrial innovation and resilience.
Join over 1,000 participants, including industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers in Brussels, 13–15 May 2025, to connect, collaborate, and address the most pressing topics for our sector, including:
- Funding innovation to drive breakthrough research and industrial adoption
- Unlocking circular economies and Europe’s resource potential
- Training the workforce needed for a net-zero industrial future
- Building partnerships that drive meaningful progress and shared benefits
Our curated speaker sessions featured expert discussions on pressing topics like policy, international diversification, sustainability, skills, circular economies, green energy, reputation management, advanced materials and substitutes, tech, finance and more.
