2025 OECD Conference of Mining Regions and Cities
The 2025 OECD Conference of Mining Regions and Cities Conference will take place on 16-18 June 2025 in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.

The 2025 OECD Conference of Mining Regions and Cities is a unique gathering of industry experts, policymakers, academics, and community leaders to discuss key topics aimed at enhancing the well-being and economic value of mining communities.
This year’s event will focus on two main pillars:
i) Improving community participation, trust and communications in mining
ii) Advancing research and innovation for sustainable mining practices
This in-person event in Rovaniemi, Finland offers exceptional networking opportunities, insightful discussions, and field tours—all set against the backdrop of nearly 24 hours of sunlight.
A detailed program and agenda will be available shortly.
Don’t miss this exciting event!
*Please note that this event is free but has a limited number of spots. Therefore, a €20 no-show fee will apply to registered attendees who do not attend and fail to cancel their registration at least two weeks in advance.