SMRID Swedish Mining Research and Innovation Day 2024
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Luleå tekniska universitet - Luleå tekniska universitet Inst f samhällsbygg & naturresurser |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 125 500 |
| Project duration | November 2023 - October 2024 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
The purpose of the conference was to gather actors in innovation in the mining and metals sector in Sweden to present and discuss important issues, and furthermore to strengthen the network. Furthermore, the international aspects were strengthened with delegates from Australia, Finland, Norway, USA, Germany and the EU Commission in attendance. There were a total of 150 participants.
Expected long term effects
** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** Feedback from delegates was collected and showed a very positive response to the conference as well as ideas for focus areas identified for next year´s conference. An important aspect was the introduction of Impact Innovation programme "Swedish Metals and Minerals" which is of great importance to the sector as it is a wider initiative that will continue after the Swedish Mining Innovation programme ends.
Approach and implementation
The conference was held according to plan: lunch-lunch May 6-7 in Luleå. There were 150 delegates, most of them from Sweden, but also participants from abroad. The conference consists of eight sessions with 25 presentations and two panel discussions. In addition, 8 projects exhibited in the event´s "Innovation Showroom” where they could meet and discuss with other delegates over coffee breaks and mingling. There was a good gender distribution with approx. 40% female speakers. Information about the conference was spread via SMI´s website, newsletter and social media.