The Next Chapter
of Swedish Mining Research & Innovation Days!
Swedish Mining Research & Innovation Days 2026 (SMRID) continues the established conference series that was previously organized within the Swedish Mining Innovation framework. As that program has now been concluded, the conference moves forward under new leadership to meet the continued and growing demand for a mining-focused research and innovation arena in northern Sweden.
The 2026 edition is organized by CAMM CRM – Centre of Advance Mining and Metallurgy Critical Raw Materials at Luleå University of Technology, in collaboration with Swedish Metals & Minerals and Svemin.
SMRID 2026 will take place over two days, 19–20 May, at Kulturens hus in Luleå
Day 1 - 19 May
12:30 Registration and coffee
13:00 - 17:00 Conference
17:00 - 19:00 Evening networkning reception
Day 2 - 20 May
08:00 Registration and coffee
08:30 - 12:00 Conference
The conference places research and innovation at its core, bringing together researchers, industry, and public stakeholders to share the latest research results, discuss applied innovation, and explore future directions for sustainable mining and mineral development. In 2026, SMRID will highlight critical raw materials as a key thematic focus, with particular attention to research and innovation across the mining and minerals value chain.
Further information about the program, speakers, and agenda will be published shortly. Registration is now open, and participants are welcome to register.
Welcome!
