2026 Conference

Exploring certainty, resilience, and responsibility in mineral value chains

Creating Certainty in a World of Change

Certainty is often called for, but what does it really mean in practice? And how can it be built into systems defined by complexity, uncertainty, and rapid change?

As global mineral value chains face growing pressure from geopolitical shifts, climate risks, technological transformation, and evolving societal expectations, the 2026 Responsible Raw Materials conference will explore how certainty can be created, strengthened, and sustained from the perspective of resilience and responsibility. We will examine how certainty is experienced differently by governments, industry, investors, workers, and communities; and what it takes to align these perspectives in ways that support reliable supply, responsible practice, and long-term shared value.

From Responsibility to Certainty

Following previous editions on Responsibility, the ESG Toolbox, the Just Transition, the Criticality of Trust, Critical Choices, and Collaboration - Charting Success Together, this seventh Responsible Raw Materials online conference brings the focus to certainty itself - how it is built, who benefits from it, and what happens when it is absent.

Through expert talks, case studies, and facilitated discussions, RRM 2026 will highlight practical experiences from across disciplines and regions, moving beyond abstract debate and toward actionable insights for creating certainty in a changing world.

 

Flyer for the upcoming RRM 2026 conference. The flyer outlines the details of the conference, including host (Dr Sarah Gordon) and dates (28th - 30th of April). The theme is 'Creating certainty in a world of change'.

Register for Responsible Raw Materials 2026

Our Sessions!

  • Session 1: Tuesday 28 April, 3 pm - 6 pm BST
  • Session 2: Wednesday 29 April, 8 am - 11 am BST
  • Session 3: Wednesday 29 April, 3 pm - 6 pm BST
  • Session 4: Thursday 30 April, 8 am - 11 am BST
  • Session 5: Thursday 30 April, 3 pm - 6 pm BST
  • Session 6: Friday 1 May, 8 am - 11 am BST

To contact us, please email hello@responsiblerawmaterials.com

Tuesday 28 April to Friday 1 May 2026

  • 6 sessions across four days, with morning and afternoon options to suit all time zones.
  • A 6th session has been added due to popular demand!
  • A line-up of innovators, advocates, business leaders, researchers, policymakers, and more (to be announced).
  • 20-minute slots per speaker, including presentation and/or discussion.
  • All sessions will be presented live and free to watch online.
  • All talks will be recorded and made available online.
  • For the conference guidelines, see the RRM Code Of Conduct.

For the schedule, visit the bottom of this page!

Graphic for RRM 2026. This represents a compass, where every point connects to another element related to raw materials and certainty. The theme of the conference: Creating certainty in a wolrd of change, is outlined above the compass, while the name: Responsible Raw Materials 2026, is below.

Special Event! 100 Perceptions: Raw Materials Screening and Panel Discussion

As part of the Responsible Raw Materials Conference 2026, we are hosting a special screening of 100 Perceptions: Raw Materials, followed by a live panel discussion.

This documentary captures a unique live social science study, bringing together 100 participants to explore how perceptions of raw materials are formed, challenged, and reshaped. It highlights the diversity of views surrounding minerals - and the importance of creating space for open, inclusive conversations.

Positioned between two conference sessions on Wednesday, 29 April, this event offers a moment to pause and reflect. It will bring together the contributors to the project, who will revisit how and why the documentary was created, and consider its messages one year on - exploring what has changed, what still resonates, and what it tells us about perception, communication, and decision-making in a rapidly evolving world.

100 Perceptions Promo flyer. The red background has white writing outlining te details for the watch party (time, date, registration link). There are also graphics of popcorn and drinks in the bottom corner with a film script.

Schedule

  • 12.00 pm - 12.30 pm - Opening Panel (behind the scenes insights into making a documentary)
  • 12.30 pm - 1.00 pm - Screening of 100 Perceptions: Raw Materials
  • 1.00 pm - 1.30 pm - Closing Panel (lessons and thoughts a year since its launch)

Register today: 100 Perceptions: Raw Materials

RRM 2026 Speaker Line Up

Speakers More details
15.00  - 15.10 Welcome
15.10 - 15.30 Opening The 2026 Conference, Sarah Gordon
15.30 - 15.50 Oxford Society for Economic Geologists, Student Chapter - Student Perspectives Learn More
15.50 - 16.10 To be announced More info coming soon...
16:10 - 16.30 Saatchi  More info coming soon...
16.30 - 16:50 Rodrigo Galleguillos – Indigenous Peoples and the Development of Mining Projects in Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities Learn More
16.50 - 17:10 Jessica Green More info coming soon...
17:10 - 17:30 Shaun Barker - Raw Materials and the Expertise Paradox: AI Makes Domain Experts More Valuable and Harder to Grow Learn More
17:30 - 17:50 Panel Session and Discussion
17:50 - 18:00 Wrap-up and Close

 

Follow the links above or visit our 'talks' page to explore what each speaker will be discussing. Full schedule to be announced soon....