Mar 24, 2026

2:00 pm (CET)

WEBINAR

Webinar: Game-changer for Europe? The IAA unpacked

With the Industrial Accelerator Act proposal just published, this webinar provided a timely opportunity to explore the industrial impact of the IAA, with a particular focus on critical raw materials, supply chains, and just transition.

Featuring high-level insights from European Institutions, representatives from the non-ferrous metals industry, and NGOs, the webinar unpacked key questions such as:

  • Will the IAA truly accelerate industrial projects in Europe?
  • Can it effectively reconcile competitiveness, decarbonisation, and social fairness?

 

Programme:

  • 14:00 | Welcome by the moderator

James Watson, Director General, European Metals

 

  • 14:00 – 14:15 | Keynote speech and Q&A

Aleksandra Kordecka, Cabinet Expert for IAA, EVP Stéphane Séjourné, European Commission

 

  • 14:15 – 14:45 | Panel discussion

Tobias Kind-Rieper, Government and International Relations Principal – EU, Anglo American

Nick Bitsios, Head of Brussels Office, Metlen Energy and Metals

Julia Poliscanova, Senior Director, Vehicles & Emobility Supply Chain Brussels (EU), T&E

 

  • 14:45 – 15:00 | Q&A

 

  • 15:00 | Closing by the moderator

James Watson, Director General, European Metals