A Platform for the Future of Nordic Mining
Under the banner of the Nordic Forum on Raw Materials, a series of high-level summits is bringing together key stakeholders to shape the future of the Nordic mining and raw materials sector. From Stockholm to Oslo and next to Helsinki, each event serves as a platform for innovation, collaboration, and critical discussions on the industry’s most pressing challenges.
The third Nordic Forum on Raw Materials will take place 4.–5.2.2026 at the Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport. This time we will focus on circular solutions in the mining industry and the skills and technology needed for the future. Nordic cooperation, building networks and the strengthening a sustainable mining industry in the Nordics will continue to be in the heart of our event.
We will hear interesting presentations and panels digging into topics such as new technologies and innovations, AI, skills needed for a competitive mining industry, cooperation between universities and research organizations and the political environment we operate in.
Stay tuned—the program will be posted here and in the Nordic Forum on Raw Materials group on LinkedIn soon. Follow the link and join the group! Nordic Forum on Raw Materials network on Linkedin.
Helsinki Summit | 4-5 February 2026 at Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Confirmed speakers include:
- Katri Kulmuni, Member of the European Parliament, Renew Europe
- Christian Keldsen, CEO, Greenland Business Association
- Sindre Stemshaug Bornstein, CEO, Nordic Innovation
- Colin Moon, Business Speaker & International Communications Specialist
- Mikael Staffas, CEO, Boliden
- Nani Pajunen, Senior Lead, Sitra
- Lennart Richardsen, Senior Director, Nordic Investment Bank
- Tuija Kalpala, CEO, Betolar
- Peder Egeland, CEO, Nordic Bulk
- Erik Ronne, R&D, Boliden
- Pär Weihed, Pro Vice Chansellor, Prof. Ore Geology, LTU
- Niclas Dahlström, Manager of Social Innovation, Swedish Metals and Minerals, Sr. Project Manager, LTU Business
- Mari Pilventö, Acting CEO, Tapojärvi
- Matti Aksela, VP – AI and Enterprise Intelligence Platforms, Outokumpu
- Mahdi Shabanimashcool, Senior Researcher, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
- Erik Jonsson, Senior Geologist, Geological Survey of Sweden
- Henrik Schiellerup, Department Director, Resources and Environment, Geological Survey of Norway
- Hannu Lahtinen, Director, Availability of Raw Materials, Geological Survey of Finland
- Pia Prestmo, Head of Public Affairs, Heidelberg Materials
- Jarno Mäkinen, Techonology Manager, Finnish Minerals Group
- Maria Antikainen, Offering Sustainability Lead, Sandvik
Schedule
Wednesday 4th February 2026: Circular Economy in the Mining Industry
12:00–13:00 Joint lunch
13:00–15:00 Session 1: Circular Economy Goals in the Nordics
15:00–15:30 Coffee break
15:30–17:00 Session 2: Creating Added Value Through Nordic Solutions
19:00 Cocktail
19:30 Dinner
Thursday 5th of February 2026: Future Skills and Technology
9:00–10:30 Session 3: Future Skills in Mining
10:30–11:00 Coffee break
11:00– 12:30 Session 4: Continued Cooperation in the Nordics
12:30–13:30 Joint lunch
Book your stay at Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport
You can book your hotel room at Clarion Hotel Helsinki Airport here.
Each guest is responsible for booking and paying for their own room. The room payment is made directly at the hotel. Reservations made can be cancelled free of charge up to 7 days prior to arrival.
The network to strengthen the Nordic minerals sector. 