Technical Program
Call for Abstracts
The CIM CONNECT 2026 Technical Program advances practical knowledge and solutions for mine operators and the mining industry. We are looking for high-quality, actionable content that shares real-world experience and addresses the challenges facing today’s mining industry.
Who Should Apply & How
Share your expertise, showcase results, and advance mining practice on a global stage.
Submissions must not exceed 500 words.
We Welcome Submissions From
- Mine operators and producers
- Technical professionals, engineers, and project leaders
- Academics and researchers collaborating with industry
- Technology and service providers ideally presenting in collaboration with mine operators
We especially value content that:
- Presents case studies, project learnings, and real-world applications
- Highlights innovative practices, tools, and collaborative problem-solving
- Offers insights that advance safety, efficiency, sustainability, and technology in mining
Oral Presentation (20 min + 5 min Q&A)
Ideal for:
- Case studies and project results
- Technical innovations relevant to mine site challenges
- Collaborative operator–supplier insights
Requirements:
- Technical depth, lessons learned, quantitative outcomes, or implementation details
- Alignment with one of the core technical themes
- No generic overviews or promotional content
Panel Session Proposal (75 min)
Organizers are responsible for:
- Securing 3–5 panelists (at least one mine operator included is preferred)
- Confirming a moderator
- Submitting a session description and list of invited speakers
Requirements:
- Focus on discussion and exchange of perspectives, not presentations
- No commercial or product-focused content
TECHNICAL PROGRAM TOPICS
Selection Criteria
Space in the program is limited (~30% by invitation, ~70% from general submissions).
Submissions must:
Fit within one of the conference technical topics
Be non-commercial (no sales pitches or product demos)
Preferential consideration will be given to presentations that include a mine operator or a client representative when submitted by suppliers
For panels, preferences to submissions which include at least one confirmed mine operator
Important
- If your submitted abstract is accepted, all participants in the technical program, including panel organizers, panelists, moderators, and speakers/presenters, are required to pay the registration fee designated for their respective category. Failing to do so by the stipulated deadline may lead to your removal from the program.
- If your submitted abstract is selected, please ensure that you are available to present on any of the three conference days—Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. The technical program runs until Wednesday at 16:45 and is fully scheduled. Withdrawals based on a preference for a specific day will not be accepted, and future submissions from the same author(s) may not be considered.
Key Dates
Abstract submission deadline: November 14, 2025
Email notification of acceptance: February 13, 2026
Email confirming date/time of presentation: March 20, 2026
Presenters’ registration deadline: April 3, 2026
