The Next Urban Evolution: Why Materials Matter

The Next Urban Evolution: Why Materials Matter What if one of the most consequential climate decisions in the built environment is also one of the least visible? As countries compete for growth, resilience and global relevance in an era of climate transition, one question is rising to the forefront: how do we build environments designed not only for speed and scale, but for longevity? The next generation of cities will be shaped not only by energy systems and digital technology, but by the materials that enable lasting infrastructure, circular and modular buildings and resilient mobility systems. The material choices made today will influence maintenance cost, resource dependency and carbon management for decades to come. This dialogue brings together leaders from industry, innovation and policy to explore why durability, circularity and low-emission materials are becoming strategic enablers in the transformation of modern societies, and what it takes to build cities prepared for the next century. Be part of the conversation shaping what comes next and request your invitation! Full program and speakers to be announced. This is an invitation-only event with limited seats. Complete the form to request your invitation. Our team reviews all requests, and Outokumpu confirms the final guest list. Outokumpu’s vision is to pioneer materials and technologies that power tomorrow. As the global leader in sustainable stainless steel, we are accelerating the green transition, and we lead the development of low-CO₂ metals and solutions across the stainless steel value chain – and beyond. Our business is based on the circular economy: our products are made from more than 90% recycled materials, which we turn into fully recyclable stainless steel with up to 75% lower carbon footprint than the industry average. This steel is utilized in various applications across society, including infrastructure, energy, industrial applications and household appliances. With our new EVOLVE strategy, we focus on maximizing value in sustainable stainless steel while expanding our offering in advanced materials & alloys, ferrochrome and innovative technologies. We operate production sites in Finland, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, the United States, and Mexico whilst our mine in Kemi, Finland is the only chrome mine within the European Union. In 2025, Outokumpu’s revenue was EUR 5.5 billion. Outokumpu employs approximately 8,600 professionals in nearly 30 countries, with headquarters in Helsinki, Finland. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Read more: www.outokumpu.com