2026-03-30 09:11Press release

The Euro Mine Expo conference: Safety and the future of mining

The conference program at Euro Mine Expo 2026 is built on three critical pillars: Innovation & Technology, Social Responsibility, and Workplace Safety.
In the picture: Peter Burman,  Program Manager at Boliden, on a talk att Euro Mine Expo 2022.The conference program at Euro Mine Expo 2026 is built on three critical pillars: Innovation & Technology, Social Responsibility, and Workplace Safety. In the picture: Peter Burman, Program Manager at Boliden, on a talk att Euro Mine Expo 2022.

Featuring a program covering electrification, proactive safety culture, and groundbreaking technology, Euro Mine Expo 2026 presents a world-class conference. In close collaboration with the industry's leading players, Skellefteå will transform into a global knowledge hub on May 26–28.

 

This year’s conference program is built on three critical pillars: Innovation & Technology, Social Responsibility, and Workplace Safety. The sessions reflect the rapid transformation of the mining industry, where digitalization and sustainability are no longer future visions but daily practices.

 

Industry leaders paving the way

The conference features significant contributions from some of the industry's most influential actors, all of whom are pioneers in their respective fields. A few examples:

  • Boliden: Dr. Peter Wallin will share unique insights from the company’s electrification journey, focusing on the fully electric Rävliden mine. Additionally, the award-winning digital evacuation system ”Blast Safe” from the Aitik mine will be showcased.
  • LKAB: In a collaborative session on engineering efficiency, the practical benefits of segmented girth gear technology and its impact on maintenance optimization will be discussed.
  • Metso: Daniela Witt, Director of Health and Safety, addresses one of the industry's most vital topics – fostering and maintaining a proactive safety culture on a global scale.

 

Strategic insights and regional strength

The program's depth is further enhanced by insights from several key players. Sandvik contributes expertise on next-generation autonomous solutions, while RPMGlobal highlights the importance of data-driven planning for maximizing resource efficiency.

David Brown Santasalo will present concrete cases on operational reliability, and as the host city, Skellefteå Municipality underscores the region's role as the engine of the green industrial revolution in the North.

 

A platform for global collaboration

The conference i open to all participants of Euro Mine Expo and will utilize a hybrid model, allowing delegates from around the world to access sessions live or on-demand.

"We are combining a high-class trade fair with a world-class conference. This is where decision-makers and researchers meet to create the collaborations that truly drive the industry forward," says Sinnika Sjunnesson, project manager for Euro Mine Expo.

 

For more information, contact:
Sinnika Sjunnesson, project manager

+46 70-661 15 64

sinnika.sjunnesson@nolia.se

 

Facts & Opening Hours Euro Mine Expo 2026, 26–28 May, Skellefteå

Exhibition Hours:

  • Tuesday – Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
  • Thursday: 10:00 – 15:00

Conference Hours:

  • Tuesday: 13:00 – 17:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
  • Thursday: 10:00 – 12:30

Location: Skellefteå Kraft Arena, Skellefteå, Sweden.

Euro Mine Expo is an international mining trade show and conference held every other year in Skellefteå. The event is organized by Nolia. Nolia AB creates attractive meeting places that promote positive growth for business and society in Norrland. We achieve this by organizing trade shows, conferences, and other events.


About Euro Mine Expo

Euro Mine Expo is an international trade fair and conference for the mining industry and associated sectors. Establish business contacts and participate in the latest developments in technology, products, and services. Representing some of the most prestigious companies in the sector, the expo offers the opportunity to meet worldwide equipment suppliers, consulting and service firms, research scientists, investors, government authorities, and industry players. Euro Mine Expo is held biennially and serves as a crucial meeting point for the mining industry. Organized in Skellefteå by Nolia, the largest organizer of trade fairs and conferences in northern Sweden, the event is scheduled this year for May 26-28, 2026, at Skellefteå Kraft Arena, Sweden.


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Erik Säfvenberg
Press Officer/Marketing manager
Erik Säfvenberg