EIT Raw Materials Summit 2024 | EIT RawMaterials | 13 May 2024 | The Egg Brussels, Rue Bara straat 1751070, Brussels, Belgium

A platform for industry leaders, educators and innovative new talent to share their vision for a sustainable raw materials future. We aim to raise awareness of the critical role of raw materials, exchange knowledge and break down the barriers that delay sustainable value chains. Our Summit offers unique opportunities for investment in an atmosphere designed for collaboration.

We know what needs to be done – the transition to clean energy means changing how we identify, source, use and re-use raw materials. We are all dependent on a sustainable raw materials supply and need to play an active role in the creation and maintenance of a responsible raw materials sector.

The time to commit is now. When we create sustainable raw material sources, we create energy security and enable digital transitions that will boost Europe’s competitive edge. Join us.

Topics such as:
• Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and its impact
• Raw Materials Academy and our future workforce
• Changes to supply, demand and the latest trade policies
• Electrification through renewables - and nuclear
• Heightening mineral security for defense & space
• Three nations present minerals investment plans
• Looking beyond the EU’s existing strategic ties
• Responsible sourcing for the automotive sector
• The steel industry’s race to net zero
• Reputation management and mineral transparency

2024 Speakers

Maroš Šefčovič
European Commission Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight

Iliana Ivanova
European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

Bernd Schäfer
CEO and Managing Director, EIT RawMaterials

Sinead Kaufman
Chief Executive, Minerals, Rio Tinto

Simon Weimer
Raw Material Strategy and Risk Management Expert, BMW Group

Walburga Hemetsberger
CEO, SolarPower Europe

Eric Dusseux
Venture Partner, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Alberto Castronovo
Head - Internationalisation Unit, Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy

Aleksandra Cholewa
Director of Investment & Development, Luma Holding Ltd

Andrei Goicea
Policy Director, nucleareurope

Ángeles Romo
Director Corporate Venture, SQM

Anna-Michelle Asimakopoulou
Member of the European Parliament

Annika Mulder
VP Procurement Transversal and Space Systems Commodities, Airbus

Antonia Mihaylova
Senior Manager, International Council on Mining and Metals

Assheton Stewart Carter
CEO, TDI Sustainability

Baudouin Heuninckx
Acting Director for Industry, Synergies and Enablers, European Defence Agency

Benedikt Sobotka
Group CEO, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) and Co-Chair of the Global Battery Alliance

Benjamin Gallezot
Interministerial delegate for supplies of strategic minerals and metals, French Prime Minister's Office

Brian Menell
Chairman & CEO, TechMet Ltd

Carsten Sorensen
Deputy Head of Unit, DG INTPA, European Commission

David Anderson
Managing Director, Saskatchewan Germany Office

Ellie Gomes-Callus
Metals and Mining Analyst, BloombergNEF

Frank Bekaert
Senior Partner, McKinsey

Frank Jackel
Co-Founder & Managing Director, Metalshub

Frédéric Carencotte
Founder, Carester

Gerald Fliegel
Head of R&D, Primetals Technologies

Giles Dickson
CEO, WindEurope

Han Ilhan
President and CEO, Aldridge Minerals Inc.

Hardy Mohrbacher
Owner & Managing Director, Niobelcon

Henning Ehrenstein
Head of Unit, DG GROW, European Comission

Hon. Prof. Kitila Mkumbo
Minister of State, President's Office in Tanzania, Planning and Investment

Jacqueline Vaessen
Chairwoman, Chemistry NL

Jan Eggert
Head of Education, EIT RawMaterials

Jan Klasen
Director, KfW

Jan Mertens
Chief Science Officer, Engie

Jan Moström
CEO, LKAB

Jan-Philipp Mai
Founder and CEO, JPM Silicon

Jean Claude Guillaneau
AfricaMaVal Project Coordinator, French Geological Survey

Jerry Ahadjie
Chief Minerals Officer, African Development Bank

Jon Jested-Rask
President for Europe, Central Asia and North Africa Region, at FLSmidth

Jonathan Cordero
Head of Corporate Development, Eurasian Resources Group

Judith Kirton-Darling
General Secretary, industriAll Europe

Julia Poliscanova
Senior Director, Transport & Environment

Julie Hollis
Secretary General, EuroGeoSurveys

Koen Doens
Director General, DG International Partnerships INTPA, European Commission

Leopoldo Rubinacci
Deputy Director General, European Commission

Linn Andersson
General Manager at Rönnskär Smelter, Boliden

Mari Pilventö
CEO, Tapojärvi

Martin Phillips
CEO, Talga Group

Nathan Williams
Founder and CEO, Minespider

Nello Li Pira
Global Chief Materials For Electrification, Stellantis

Nils Poel
Head of Market Affairs, CLEPA

Patricia Castellarnau
Head of Education and Public Research, European Investment Bank

Paul Voss
Director General, European Aluminium

Pedro Prendes
Global R&D Process Portfolio Leader, ArcelorMittal

Peter Tom Jones
Director, KU Leuven Institute for Sustainable Metals and Minerals

Philipp Hartlieb
Senior Scientist, Montanuniversität Leoben

Quentin de Hults
Director General, International Copper Association Europe

Rahim Suleman
CEO, Neo Performance Materials

Raj Khatri
Head of Metals and Mining EMEA, Canaccord Genuity

Roland Chavasse
Secretary General & co-founder, International Lithium Association

Rolf Kuby
Director General, Euromines

Ruben Shiffman
CEO, Greenland Resources Inc

Sir Philip Lowe
Partner, Oxera Consulting

Stefan Crets
Executive Director, CSR Europe

Stéphane Tondo
Technical Head of Governmental Affairs, ArcelorMittal Europe

Tetiana Dzhumurat
Principal Banker, EBRD

Ulf Arnesson
Director Product Areas, Stena Recycling Group