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The Raw Materials Summit 2020
Euromines (European Association of Mining Industries, Metal Ores & Industrial Minerals)
The Raw Materials Summit 2020
Event Details
The Raw Materials Summit, the flagship event organised by the EIT RawMaterials, will take place on 29-30 September, ONLINE.
EIT RawMaterials, initiated and funded by the EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology), a body of the European Union, is the largest consortium in the raw materials sector worldwide. Its vision is to develop raw materials into a major strength for Europe. Its mission is to enable sustainable competitiveness of the European minerals, metals and materials sector along the value chain by driving innovation, education and entrepreneurship.
EIT RawMaterials unites more than 120 core and associate partners and over 190 project partners from leading industries, universities, research and technology organizations from more than 20 EU countries. Partners of EIT RawMaterials are active across the entire raw materials value chain; from exploration, mining and mineral processing to substitution, recycling and circular economy. They collaborate on finding new, innovative solutions to secure supplies and improve the raw materials sector in Europe.
The summit will gather experts from Europe and the rest of the world to discuss Innovation and new Technologies covering the entire raw materials value chain. Most relevant topics in the raw materials sector will be addressed such as strategies concerning supply and access to raw materials, European industrial competitiveness and innovation capacity as well as entrepreneurship and innovation in education.
The summit will provide all participants with a unique opportunity to understand the EU positioning concerning the energy transition and the impact this will have on raw materials supply and policies.
The Raw Materials Summit 2020 will include keynotes by prominent speakers from the raw materials sector, representatives of the EU Commission, high profile entrepreneurs and startup investors. Besides the keynote speeches, a series of parallel sessions will take place.
At the venture forum, startups will showcase and pitch their ideas to potential investors and innovative programmes in education will be presented.
THE INNOVATION TRACK
PARALLEL SESSIONS & KEYNOTES
The event will focus on key technologies and digital solutions against the background of the following three strategic Lighthouse Programs defined by EIT RawMaterials:
SUSTAINABLE DISCOVERY AND SUPPLY
Sustainable Exploration and Mining
Digitalization and AI in mining
Advanced geological reconnaissance
Efficient mineral processing
Resource Efficiency: reduction waste and emissions & usage water and energy
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS FOR FUTURE MOBILITY
Advanced materials for electric mobility, energy production and storage
Advanced materials for lightweight design
Substitution of critical raw materials with new advance materials
Increased recyclability of materials
RAW MATERIALS AND CIRCULAR SOCIETIES
Increased industrial waste valorisation
Technologies and new business models for increased industrial symbiosis
Advanced or substitute materials for increased circular use
New business models & product design for circularity
THE INVESTMENT TRACK
STARTUP VILLAGE & VENTURE FORUM
Raw Materials STARTUP VILLAGE and a Raw Materials VENTURE FORUM will take place throughout the conference in conjunction with Tech Tour and the International Venture Club (IVC) holding an investment-dedicated track.
The investment track is focused on showcasing the best innovations and investment opportunities within the materials industry in Europe and will serve as a qualifying event for the top companies to present at the European Venture Contest Final 2020.
The Forum's agenda includes 30 presentations by pre-selected companies, discussion panels, keynotes and networking, representing the Raw Materials value chain and market, including executives from leading tech companies, international venture capitalists. The presenting companies will also have the opportunity to benefit from our CEO Masterclasses and workshops.
THE EDUCATION TRACK
THE FUTURE OF WORK
Explore the future of work in a green digital economy, and how individuals and companies can prepare for it.
Registration for EIT RawMaterials members - 120 €
Tue, 29 Sep 2020 - Wed, 30 Sep 2020
LIVE Broadcasting from Berlin and Brussels
Keynotes and Breakout Sessions
Recorded Sessions on demand
Virtual Exhibition Space
Pitching Sessions for new Ventures
Interactive Q&A's with Speakers and Live Polls
Networking in 1:1 Sessions and Group Discussions
Registration for startups not pitching at the Venture Forum and for students - 80 €
Tue, 29 Sep 2020 - Wed, 30 Sep 2020
LIVE Broadcasting from Berlin and Brussels
Keynotes and Breakout Sessions
Recorded Sessions on demand
Virtual Exhibition Space
Pitching Sessions for new Ventures
Interactive Q&A's with Speakers and Live Polls
Networking in 1:1 Sessions and Group Discussions
Registration for non-members - 200 €
Tue, 29 Sep 2020 - Wed, 30 Sep 2020
LIVE Broadcasting from Berlin and Brussels
Keynotes and Breakout Sessions
Recorded Sessions on demand
Virtual Exhibition Space
Pitching Sessions for new Ventures
Interactive Q&A's with Speakers and Live Polls
Networking in 1:1 Sessions and Group Discussions
Euromines (European Association of Mining Industries, Metal Ores & Industrial Minerals)
Euromines is the recognised representative of the European metals and minerals mining industry. The association's main objective is to promote the industry and to maintain its relations with European institutions at all levels. Euromines provides services to its members with regard to EU policy and serves as a network for cooperation and for the exchange of information throughout the sector within Europe. The association also fosters contacts with the mining community throughout the world.
When
Tuesday, September 29 and 30, 2020
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