A new platform for the mining and resources sector is set to debut in Katowice this September. The Future Mining Forum & Expo, scheduled for 9-11 September 2026 at the International Congress Centre, will bring together industry leaders, technology providers, and policymakers to discuss raw material security and the future of mining.
The three-day event combines an exhibition zone with a series of thematic debates. Discussions will focus on raw material, energy, and geopolitical security. The initiative integrates all market segments – from copper and coal to aggregates and rare earth elements.
Organisers aim to strengthen the innovative and export position of Polish industry on the international stage. The event is being developed as a dialogue platform for the mining and resources sector, with participation from companies, industry organisations, and technology partners.
Key themes and partnership structure
The agenda includes debates on critical raw materials, new financing models for mining projects, the role of renewables in mine operations, and digital transformation with artificial intelligence. Partners represent key areas: extraction and metallurgy, technology manufacturers, industrial solution providers, and business environment institutions.
– Future Mining Forum & Expo is a response to the growing need for a permanent discussion forum about raw material security – said Jan Nowak, director of the event. – We want to connect all links in the value chain, from geologists to end users of metals and minerals.
The partner group is constantly expanding, reflecting broad interest in the event’s concept. The exhibition zone will showcase the latest technologies, machinery, and services for the mining industry.
Strategic importance for Europe
Europe faces significant challenges in securing access to raw materials needed for the green and digital transition. Dependence on imports from a limited number of countries creates vulnerabilities. Poland, with its long mining tradition and growing technology sector, can play a key role in building European raw material resilience.
– We need to move from discussion to action – added Anna Wiśniewska, vice-president of the Polish Mining Chamber. – Events like this provide a space to build real partnerships and accelerate projects that improve our supply security.
The Katowice location is symbolic. The city, historically linked to coal mining, is undergoing a transformation. The forum aims to show that mining can be modern, innovative, and sustainable.
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