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Raw Materials Summit

The RawMaterials Summit is the leading event for the raw materials sector, organised by EIT RawMaterials, the world’s largest and most active raw materials knowledge and innovation network. Since the inaugural summit in 2019, this annual gathering has become a pivotal platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange and driving progress in the raw materials sector.

This high-profile conference brings together top policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, researchers, and investors to tackle challenges and present solutions across the value chain. Topics span innovation, circularity, skills development, policy, financing and strategic partnerships, and more.

Representatives

The Summit brings together international representatives of the raw materials industry, policy and academia, investment, NGOs and civil society.

Innovations

Presenting the latest innovations in policy initiatives and start-ups, technology and processes, participants gain a unique opportunity to network with key players from the raw materials sector.

Organiser

The Raw Materials Summit is organised by EIT Raw Materials, the world’s largest network in the raw materials sector.

Information

The Summit supports knowledge sharing and leadership, idea exchange and connection. It’s an opportunity to connect with local and international leaders working towards a sustainable raw materials supply.

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2024 Focus –
Action & Execution

The 6th edition of the Raw Materials Summit underscores raw materials' vital role in ensuring EU energy security and a clean energy transition. Despite doubling in the last five years, the raw materials market is poised for another twofold increase by 2040, driven by global demand and heightened mineral competition. Urgency is critical – Europe must act now to address immediate challenges. The Summit aims to drive innovation and collaboration for a more sustainable and resilient raw materials sector.

Industry
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Defence & Space
  • Steel
  • Mining
  • Recycling 
  • Processing
  • Skills
Energy Security
  • Supply & Demand Challenges
  • International Competition
  • Storage
  • Conversion
  • Raw Material Academy
  • Emerging technologies
  • Quantifying volumes 
  • Diversification
  • Downstream commitment
  • Recycling
Finance
  • Global Mining
  • EU Raw Materials Fund
  • Tripartite initiative
  • Economic Security
  • National Strategies
  • Global Partnerships
Decarbonisation
  • Renewables and Responsible Sourcing
  • Electrification
  • Wind and Solar Energy
  • Sustainability
  • Substitutes and Advanced Materials
  • Deep Tech Talent
60+
Speakers
1000+
Participants
1 in 3
C-Level Participants
300+
Companies
45+
Countries
30+
Startups
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