Where the global copper value chain connects

The CRU World Copper Conference brings together senior leaders from across the global copper value chain — connecting the people who make decisions with the people who influence, finance and enable them.

550+

Attendees

28+

Countries

200+

Unique companies

50%

Senior decision-makers

A room full of decision-makers

Recent editions have attracted a genuinely senior audience — from C-suite executives to directors, managers and strategic leads — giving attendees direct access to the people who set strategy and sign off on investment.

Representation across the full value chain

Attendees come from every part of the copper industry — miners, smelters and refiners, technology and engineering providers, traders, financiers, consultants and policymakers — reflecting the breadth of the conversations that take place in Santiago.

See who attended in 2026

The CRU World Copper Conference 2026 Post-Event Report includes the complete delegate list from last year's conference — a snapshot of the 500+ industry leaders, decision-makers and innovators who gathered in Santiago. From miners and smelters to traders, technology providers, financiers and policymakers, it captures the full breadth of the global copper community in one place.

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