At the EIT RawMaterials Summit 2026, leaders across the full raw and advanced materials value chain will turn EU priorities into execution: scaling domestic extraction, processing and recycling, anchoring value in Europe, securing trusted global partnerships, and closing critical skills gaps. 

Why Attend?  

✔ Network with 1,000+ industry leaders, policymakers, and investors   

✔ Gain insights into Europe’s raw materials strategy and innovation   

✔ Explore cutting-edge solutions at the Innovation Village & Investors Day   

2026 Themes: Five Pillars for Europe’s Strategic Competitiveness 

• Strategic Priorities: Domestic extraction, processing and refining, including defence use-cases, and the regulatory milestones that unlock deployment. 
• Circular: Advanced recycling, secondary raw-material markets, and design-for-circularity shaped by the upcoming Circular Economy Act. 
• Global: Materials diplomacy and offtake agreements aligned with EU trade objectives and the Global Gateway. 
• Innovation: Moving from lab to plant - scaling technologies, structuring finance, and making projects investable to maintain Europe’s innovation edge. 
• People & Skills: Building the workforce Europe needs to deliver by 2030 through education, upskilling, and mobility excellence.  

Spotlight: The Innovation Village & Investors Day   

A dynamic hub where startups and investors connect! Discover pioneering raw materials and recycling solutions and explore funding opportunities to scale your innovations.