Date: 9 April 2025
Time: 16:30 – 18:30, followed by a networking reception
Format: In-person & Online livestream
In light of the increasing security challenges, the security of supply for raw materials, particularly those for defence, is a pressing issue for the European Union. Indispensable for the defence sector and their strategic significance, Europe’s ability to secure their supply remains heavily reliant on imports from rivals and partners alike.
With deposits and technical know-how available, the EU must act decisively to tap this mineralogical underpinning of our security and safety. The Critical Raw Materials Act provides a solid foundation with its KPI-ambitions, project facilitation and measures, yet determined action is needed to accelerate innovation, reduce obstacles to funding, create a streamlined permitting framework, and facilitate the operational conditions.
Keynote
Ms. Sylvia Kainz-Huber, Head of Unit, European Defence Fund – Implementation (1) Programming and SME support (DEFIS.A.2),DG for Defence and Space, European Commission
High level debate
- Lukas Mandl – Member of the European Parliament
- Christian Lifländer – Head of Defence Policy Section, NATO
- Isabelle Dupraz – Deputy Director, European Initiative for Energy Security
- Cecilia Pechmeze – Founder, Pechmeze Law, Co-Founder, CASD
- Mark Rachovides – Director at GreenRoc Strategic Materials PLC and President Emeritus of Euromines (Moderator)
Register to watch the online livestream here.
If you are interested in attending in-person, please contact Anna Zanetti at zanetti@euromines.be.
We look forward to welcoming you to this critical discussion on Europe’s security and resource resilience.
