European Metals Annual Conference 2026

Building on the success of the 2025 inaugural edition, we are happy to announce the second edition of our Annual Conference ‘European Metals: Are We Forging a Future in Europe?’.

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As Europe navigates a rapidly evolving industrial and geopolitical landscape, the role of metals has never been more critical. From enabling the green transition to strengthening economic resilience, our sector sits at the heart of Europe’s transformation.

But are we forging a future in Europe for European non-ferrous metals?Join us on 24 June as we bring this question to life!

Through insightful exchanges, expert perspectives and ‘beyond-Q&A’ sessions, the conference will provide a unique platform to connect, reflect, and help shape the future of Europe’s industrial strategy. Watch the teaser here!

Agenda at a glance:

• High-level Opening and Closing speeches, setting the political scene
• Panel 1 | Competitiveness in Europe: How far have we come in the past year? And where do we want to be?
• Fireside chat: A Vision for the European Metals Industry
• Panel 2 | Are European Sustainability initiatives going to deliver a European metals renaissance?

 

Early confirmed speakers:

• Kerstin Jorna,Director-General DG GROW, European Commission
• Radan Kanev, Member of ENVI Committee, EPP, European Parliament
• Veronica Manfredi, Director DG Environment, European Commission
• Luis Planas Herrera,Member of Commissioner Roswall’s Cabinet, European Commission
• Evangelos Mytilineos,METLEN Energy & Metals
• Guido Janssen,Nyrstar
• Panos Tserolas,ElvalHalcor
• Vincenzo Conforti,Glencore
• Julia Ettinger,Recycling Europe
• Judith Kirton-Darling, industriAll Europe

Moderated by Sasha Twining, TV and Radio Presenter.

Stay tuned, full programme coming soon!

 

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