Events – PanAfGeo

EIT RawMaterials Summit 2026

The EIT RawMaterials Summit 2026 will take place from 19-21 May 2026 at The EGG in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, investors, and innovators to discuss the future of raw materials and Europe’s competitiveness.

The summit will focus on strengthening resilient raw material value chains, advancing innovation, and accelerating sustainable resource development across Europe and beyond.

PanAfGeo+ will be present at the event, contributing to discussions on international cooperation, geoscientific capacity building, and partnerships between Europe and Africa in the raw materials sector.

Further information is available on the official event page here.

INHIGEO 51st Symposium

The 51st Symposium of the International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences (INHIGEO) will take place in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from 2-15 September 2026.

The symposium will bring together researchers and experts to explore key themes such as the history of mining, palaeoanthropology, and geological exploration in Africa, alongside broader contributions to the history of geosciences.

The programme includes a core conference (6-10 September), as well as pre- and post-conference excursions in South Africa and Zimbabwe, offering participants valuable field-based insights into the region’s geological heritage.

More information is available on the event page: INHIGEO 51st Symposium ; First Circular (PDF)