The Raw Materials Week is the largest policy event on raw materials, organised by the European Commission since 2016. It attracts over 1,000 participants from industry, administration, civil society, research and academia.
To increase prosperity, the EU works to ensure 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 and showing that in terms of raw materials, Europe means business; Europe is a powerhouse.
Join the Raw Materials Week 2024, 9 to 13 December 2024 in Brussels, to explore the dynamic future of raw materials in Europe.
Distinguished speakers from raw materials and strategic sectors like batteries, digital technologies, defence and space will address critical topics during the event. Discussions will include derisking raw material projects with EU and EU countries’ funding, technology and innovation through digital and cutting-edge solutions, boosting domestic supply, enhancing circularity with rare earth permanent magnets, markets trends, and maintaining high environmental and social standards. Cooperation with strategic international partner countries will also be a key focus.
The 11th Annual High-Level Conference on Raw Materials, co-organised with Eumicon, on 11 December 2024, includes debates that focus on the future of EU raw materials policy, especially within the Clean Industrial Deal framework.
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.
