About the event

From 9 to 11 September 2026, Katowice will become a hub for international dialogue on the future of the mining sector, raw materials security and modern industry. Future Mining Forum & Expo combines the more than 40-year tradition of the International Trade Fair for Mining, Power Generation and Metallurgy with a new format designed to address today’s economic, technological and geopolitical challenges.

At the heart of the event is a key idea: the modern economy starts with mining. Raw materials form the foundation of the energy sector, infrastructure, digitalisation, the defence industry and new technologies. The growing importance of copper, rare earth metals and other critical raw materials means that mining is once again becoming one of the key areas of global economic and political competition.

Future Mining Forum & Expo brings together representatives of mining and industrial companies, machinery manufacturers, technology providers, geologists, investors, experts, academia and institutions responsible for raw materials and industrial policy. The event provides an opportunity to explore global trends, showcase innovations and build relationships in an international business environment.

The event comprises three complementary parts: 

FUTURE MINING FORUM 

FUTURE MINING EXPO 

SILESIA TRANSITION FORUM 

We invite you to Katowice to shape the future of a modern, secure and efficient mining industry together.