Krakow ICE
EIT RawMaterials Event

Mining & Processing Technologies SIGN Launch Conference

Feb 23 - Feb 24, 2026

ICE Krakow Congress Centre | Kraków

Mining

Processing

Agenda Registration Hotels

Europe’s mining and mineral processing sector is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by supply-security pressures, new sustainability requirements, and accelerating demand for critical raw materials. To address these challenges, EIT RawMaterials is launching the SIGN (Strategic Impact Group Network) – Mining & Processing Technologies: a focused, expert-level platform connecting operators, OEMs, EPCM firms, technology providers, researchers, and policymakers working on the next generation of mining and processing systems.

What This SIGN Focuses On:

The SIGN will focus on technologies, operational models, and system-level solutions to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen Europe’s strategic resilience across extraction, beneficiation, and mineral processing. Early workstreams will identify technology gaps, deployment barriers, and opportunities where coordinated industry action can accelerate industrial adoption.

Who This Event Is For:

This launch meeting is designed for senior professionals directly responsible for shaping, deploying, or regulating mining and processing technologies, including:

 

  • Mining companies and plant operators (operations, process engineering, R&D)
  • Equipment manufacturers, automation providers, and system integrators
  • EPCM firms and engineering consultancies
  • Research organisations active in mining, beneficiation, and materials processing
  • Policy makers and agencies defining the regulatory and investment frameworks

 

The event provides a structured, high-level forum to:

  • Clarify the most urgent technological and operational challenges in European mining and processing
  • Understand priority areas for innovation, industrial investment, and system integration
  • Gain early insight into policy developments relevant to the sector, including the 2026 Circular Economy Act
  • Connect with a curated network of industry peers, OEMs, researchers, and decision-makers
  • Help define the first SIGN workstreams for 2026 and shape coordinated expert input for the European Commission

Core Thematic Areas

Discussion and co-development will focus on a set of high-impact topics that directly influence the competitiveness and sustainability of Europe’s mining and processing operations, including:

 

  • Advanced extraction, materials handling, and in-situ technologies
  • Digitisation, automation, and process control systems for improved efficiency and safety
  • Low-emission and energy-efficient beneficiation and processing solutions
  • Integration of modular, flexible, and interoperable plant architectures
  • Industrial deployment barriers such as CAPEX/OPEX constraints, permitting, and technology readiness

SIGN Value For Participants & Partners

  • Expert-level collaboration across the complete mining and processing value chain
  • Strategic insights to guide technology roadmaps, investment priorities, and operational decisions
  • Structured engagement with policymakers on emerging regulations
  • Opportunities for joint innovation, commercial partnerships, and R&D cooperation
  • A pan-European platform to build thought leadership and influence the sector’s strategic direction

Agenda will be published soon

The event will feature a networking dinner on 23 February, followed by a full day conference programme on 24 February.

Registration

Hotels

Stay at one of the participating hotels to benefit from preferred rates and close access to the SIGN - Mining & Processing Technologies Launch Conference, while making the most of your networking opportunities.