EIT RawMaterials forum identifies skill gaps for European academies
- EIT RawMaterials held an expert forum in Turin on November 3-4, 2026.
- The forum focused on identifying priority skill gaps for Advanced Materials Academies.
- Bristol-based ITS Academy provides aviation CRM training using human factors research.
- African Energy Week 2026 in Cape Town secured over $17 billion in investment.
- Performance support tools are being introduced as an alternative to traditional training.
EIT RawMaterials hosted an expert forum on rare earths and magnets at the Lingotto Congress Centre in Turin, Italy, on 3 and 4 November 2026. The forum was held back-to-back with the Battery Materials Strategic Impact Group Network at the same venue.
As of 8 November 2026, the event is sold out and registration is closed. Attendees were able to access preferred hotel rates through the HotelMap booking platform. These bookings are exclusive to participants, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, and invited guests, and the venue or hotels may cancel reservations made by individuals who are not attending the event. The event team provided assistance for those looking to book hotel rooms for groups of nine or more.
Advanced Materials Academies address priority skill gaps
The EIT RawMaterials forum included an interactive session focused on identifying priority skill gaps for the Advanced Materials Academies. This session was titled "Industry-focused Starter Packs for the Raw Materials and Advanced Materials Academies" and aimed to identify priority skills and knowledge gaps among participants.
ITS Academy provides aviation CRM training
The ITS Academy is a privately held company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, which was founded in 1998. The firm currently maintains a total headcount of seven employees.
It provides training programmes for pilots, cabin crew, and instructors that are compliant with EASA, FAA, and UKCAA standards. Training is delivered through both online and classroom settings to meet industry safety and compliance requirements.
Performance support tools replace traditional training
Performance support is presented as an alternative to traditional training for tasks where accuracy is critical, errors pose risks, or skills must be applied quickly.
African Energy Week 2026 secures $17 billion in commitments
African Energy Chamber Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk said the event made clear that Africa is open for business. The 2026 forum also marked the first participation of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, joining other international operators such as TotalEnergies. The African Energy Chamber, which launched the inaugural African Energy Week in 2021 during the COVID‑19 pandemic, continues to provide a platform for the continent to host its own energy conversations.
Challenges faced during the African energy summit
The summit faced anti‑immigration protests in South Africa, strained diplomatic relations and a scheduling clash with the World Petroleum Congress, adding significant difficulty to the event. NJ Ayuk described the personal strain of managing these issues, noting he had to "turn off the noise and put in the hard work". He also warned that xenophobia and intolerance could undermine Africa's development ambitions if not addressed.
NJ Ayuk calls for regulatory certainty in Africa
NJ Ayuk called on African governments to improve regulatory certainty and cut bureaucracy, urging them to "turn commitments into projects. Turn projects into production. Turn production into power".
Tilenga Academy initiative in Uganda
The Tilenga Academy in Uganda is a training initiative linked to the African operations of TotalEnergies.
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