Secure your place at the EIT RawMaterials Summit 2026
Innovation News Network is pleased to confirm its role as an official media partner of the EIT RawMaterials Summit 2026. This leading European event brings together the raw materials, mining, and recycling communities under one roof.
Tickets are now available. Register early to meet policymakers, investors, and industry leaders shaping Europe’s materials future.
Event details at a glance
The summit will take place from May 19 to May 21, 2026.
It will be hosted at The Egg in Brussels.
Strengthening Europe’s competitiveness
Europe’s future competitiveness depends on its materials economy. For this reason, the EIT RawMaterials Summit focuses on turning EU strategy into action.
Across three days, leaders from the full materials value chain will address key priorities. These include expanding domestic extraction, scaling processing and recycling, and keeping value creation within Europe. At the same time, discussions will cover trusted global partnerships and closing skills gaps across the sector.
Why attend the summit
First, the summit offers strong networking opportunities. More than 1,000 decision makers, investors, and experts are expected to attend.
Second, participants will gain direct insight into Europe’s raw materials strategy and policy direction. Additionally, the event showcases new technologies and business models that drive sector innovation.
Finally, attendees can explore emerging solutions at the Innovation Village and engage directly with investors during Investors Day.
Key themes for 2026
The 2026 programme is built around five strategic pillars.
Strategic priorities
Sessions will focus on domestic extraction, processing, and refining of oil. They will also cover defence-related use cases and the regulatory steps needed to enable deployment.
Circular economy
This pillar highlights advanced recycling, secondary raw materials markets, and design approaches aligned with the upcoming Circular Economy Act.
Global partnerships
Discussions will explore materials diplomacy, offtake agreements, and trade partnerships linked to EU Global Gateway goals.
Innovation
The summit will address how to move technologies from the lab to industrial scale. Topics include financing structures and making projects attractive for investors.
People and skills
Speakers will examine how Europe can build a skilled workforce by 2030 through education, upskilling, and talent mobility.
Innovation Village and Investors Day
The Innovation Village serves as a central meeting point for startups and investors. Here, participants can discover new raw materials and recycling solutions. At the same time, Investors Day creates direct opportunities to discuss funding and scale-up plans.
Exclusive discount for readers
Innovation News Network readers can receive a 10 percent ticket discount. Use the code INNE10 during registration to access the offer.
