To boost prosperity, the EU ensures secure, sustainable, and innovative access to raw materials through domestic resources, strategic partnerships, recycling, and circular economy initiatives. We are setting the global standard for responsible sourcing. When it comes to raw materials, Europe means business; Europe is a powerhouse.
The 2024 Raw Materials Week, the EU’s largest policy event on raw materials, took place from 9 to 13 December in Brussels. Organised by the European Commission, it attracted a record 1,400+ participants from industry, government, civil society, research, and academia. The event welcomed high-level guests, including Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné, Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, and Commissioner Jozef Síkela, alongside members of the European Parliament, ministers, state secretaries, and representatives from public and private banks. Industry experts, students, and European Commission officials also contributed valuable insights to these key discussions.
This year’s Raw Materials Week featured 240+ speakers from key sectors such as raw materials, batteries, digital technologies, defence, and space. Over 35 sessions, experts tackled critical topics, including de-risking raw material projects with EU and national funding, advancing technological innovation, strengthening domestic supply chains, and improving circularity with rare earth permanent magnets. They also explored market trends, underscored the importance of high environmental and social standards, and highlighted the need for cooperation with strategic international partners.
This event provided a unique platform to examine the dynamic and evolving raw materials landscape in Europe and beyond.
From the airport:
The Le Plaza Hotel is located about 30 minutes from Brussels airport.
- By Train: The airport train station is located below the terminal (basement level -1). Up to 4 trains per hour connect the airport to Brussels North station.
- By Taxi: Taxis are easily found in front of the airport. Airport – Le Plaza Brussels will cost you approximately 50 euros and will take you about 20 minutes.
From the Midi train station :
- By Metro/Tram: Take the line 6, direction Simonis Elisabeth, to the Rogier station.
- By Taxi: Taxis are easily found in front of the station. This will cost you approximately 15 euros and will take you about 10 minutes.
From the North train station:
- By foot: (5 minutes) Take the rue du Progrès and head towards the place Rogier. Go straight ahead until you reach the Le Plaza hotel, on the right side of the boulevard.
- By Metro/Tram: Take the line 10 (direction Churchill) or 4 (direction Stalle or Carrefour Stalle), to the Rogier station.
From the Central train station:
- By Metro: Take the line 1 or 5, direction Gare de l’Ouest or Erasme. Get off at De Brouckère station and take the line 10 (direction Hopital Militaire) or 4 (direction Gare du Nord), to the Rogier station.
- By Taxi: Taxis are easily found in front of the station. This will cost you approximately 10 euros and will take you 5 – 10 minutes.
By Car :
Read the regulations of the Brussels-Capital Region. Go to our address Boulevard A. Max 118, 1000 Brussels with your GPS.
By Bike:
The car park has a free and secure area for bicycles.