Our Mining Moment: Strategic Growth and Sustainable Operations
Vancouver, BC
May 3-6, 2026
Join global mining professionals in Vancouver for the 100th anniversary of the CIM Expo — and the year’s most anticipated international mining convention.
Join the Premier Gathering for Mining’s Future
CIM CONNECT 2026, under the theme Our Mining Moment: Strategic Growth and Sustainable Operations, is where the global mining community comes together to shape the future. Here ideas, innovation, and leadership meet to advance responsible resource development and strengthen Canada’s role on the world stage. Connect with thousands of professionals from across the value chain — from operators and engineers to researchers, suppliers, and policy leaders. Explore practical advances in automation, electrification, and digital mining. Experience the energy of the CIM Expo as it celebrates its 100th anniversary and continues to drive the industry forward.
Main Stage Events
Our Mining Moment
Opening Plenary
Monday May 4 | 8:30
Ballroom B
The opening plenary of CIM CONNECT 2026 will set the stage for our conference theme, Our Mining Moment: Strategic Growth and Sustainable Operations.
Strategic Growth
Tuesday General Panel
Tuesday May 5 | 8:30
Ballroom B
The second morning on the Main Stage will spotlight one of the most pressing priorities for today’s mining industry: strategic growth.
Sustainable Operations
Wednesday General Panel
Wednesday May 6 | 8:30
Ballroom B
The third morning on the Main Stage will focus on one of the defining imperatives of modern mining: sustainable operations.
The Future of Mining Technology — From Innovation to Operational Excellence
Wednesday Lunch with Guest Speakers
Wednesday May 6 | 12:00
Ballroom B
Automation, electrification and digitalization are accelerating across mine sites. But turning adoption into predictable performance remains a challenge. As operators pursue cost control and safer environments, they’re asking how to ensure emerging systems result in measurable outcomes. Senior leaders from Caterpillar, Komatsu and Sandvik will discuss how to scale and integrate technology to drive consistent performance for data-driven decision-making and reliability.
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Earn Professional Development (CPD) Hours
Up to 16.25 eligible Professional Development (CPD) hours per attendee for the Technical Program, and up to 16.0 eligible CPD hours per attendee for Short Courses. Certificate of Attendance with participation hours will be issued after the conference. Please note: final acceptance of CPD hours is determined by the attendee’s professional regulator or employer.
What Did People Say About CONNECT 2025
"CIM CONNECT is the place to grow your network and both contribute to and learn about how the future is unfolding in the mining, processing, and petroleum industries."
Mathieu Bergeron
Sustainability Business Partner, Rio Tinto
"I always enjoy the networking aspects of the show as it is the best in the industry with a worldwide participation of a host of companies displaying their services to this exciting industry. Technology is advancing so fast that to keep up just by the internet alone is not enough, the old-fashioned way of face-to-face talking about the new tech is the best form of communication. Thanks, CIM for this great all-encompassing show"
Brent Hemingway
Consulting Geologist B.Sc FGAC DBM
"The CIM Convention is always an invaluable venue for meeting peers and exchanging ideas - a critical component of advancing our industry."
Mark Richards
Doiran Consulting
2025 Convention In Numbers
The 2025 CIM Convention in Montréal was a landmark event, achieving remarkable success in terms of both participation and global representation.
- 7,606Total Participants
- 1,569Delegates
- 600+Exhibiting Companies
- 50Participating Countries