Dear colleagues,
We kindly invite you to participate in the upcoming DIM ESEE Conference 2026: Development and Innovations in Mineral Resourcing, taking place on 21–23 October 2026 in Zagreb, Croatia https://dim-esee.eu/ and to share this invitation among your networks.
We are highlighting several conference strong points:
- Keynote lectures: Geopolitical and geoeconomic importance of Southeastern Europe
The conference will open discussions on the strategic role of Southeastern Europe in the evolving raw materials landscape, focusing on mineral resource potential, value chains, and regional development perspectives.
- National mineral resources management strategies in the ESEE region
A dedicated session will bring together representatives from universities, geological surveys, and public institutions to present national approaches, priorities, opportunities, and challenges in mineral resources management across Southeast and Eastern Europe.
- Challenges of the construction raw materials sector in the ESEE region
Industry representatives and experts from the construction raw materials sector will discuss current challenges, innovation needs, sustainability aspects, and future development perspectives through presentations and panel discussions.
- Showcase of industry and research projects
Hear from companies, universities, geological surveys, and innovation organisations about current projects and developments in mineral exploration, mining methods, geometallurgy, sustainable extraction, recycling, and waste management.
We invite you to present ongoing or planned projects, technologies, services, or case studies relevant to the raw materials sector and sustainable mineral resourcing. - Peer-to-Peer networking
Connect with industry professionals, policymakers, geological surveys, researchers, universities, technology providers, and fellow companies from across Europe and the ESEE region. - Regional visibility & sponsorship opportunities
Position your company/institution within the ESEE raw materials community and explore sponsorship opportunities:
https://dim-esee.eu/become-a-sponsor/
Call for Abstracts
Please submit abstract (using the attached template; deadline 15th of July 2026) outlining your project, technology, or strategic perspective relevant to the conference topics. Submission details are available at:
https://dim-esee.eu/
Register for the conference here:
https://dim-esee.eu/registration-and-fees/
We look forward to welcoming you in Zagreb and continuing to strengthen collaboration and innovation within the southeastern European raw materials community.
With kind regards,
Sibila and DIM‑ESEE organizing team
