Workshop Critical Raw Materials for European Defence Capabilities

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13 november 2026 | 11:15-12:45conference hall "C"

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Key Discussion Points:

Strengthening European defence supply chains through Ukrainian critical raw material projects

The role of European processing technologies, manufacturers and financing in supporting Ukraine’s defence production needs

Developing integrated EU–Ukraine supply chains from mineral extraction and processing to qualified defence components

Assessing raw material requirements, project readiness and opportunities for industrial cooperation

The role of state-owned mining and processing assets in developing strategic supply chains

Technical specifications, material qualification and compliance with defence industry requirements

EU–Ukraine industrial partnerships and investment opportunities in critical raw materials

Identifying practical follow-up projects and investment requirements for producers, manufacturers and financial partners

Presentation by the State Property Fund of Ukraine on titanium assets planned for privatisation in 2027 and associated investment opportunities.

moderatorPeter HandleyStrategic advisor, EU CRM Facility

Oleksandr KravchenkoMinister of Economy and Environment of Ukraine

Maciej SzymanskiTeam Leader, DG DEFIS

Aleksandra SuhodolskaPolicy Officer, DG GROW

Karolina KusEU & Public Affairs Advisor, KGHM

Bernd SchaeferCEO, EIT RawMaterials

Vita KhyzhniakHead of the Foreign Economic Relations Department, BGV Group Management

Juusi HaarasiltaExecutive Vice President, Finnvera

Lukas VeselyDeputy Head of Unit, Reconstruction and Accession, Ukraine Service, DG ENEST, European Commission

Volodymyr LavrenchukNEQSOL Holding

Jonathan TaylorU.S. International Development Finance Corporation

Dmytro NatalukhaChairman of the State Property Fund of Ukraine