Program
Call for Short Courses
CIM CONNECT 2026 is your opportunity to contribute to the mining industry’s leading event. Share your expertise and connect with a broad audience of professionals who are eager to learn and grow.
Present Your Short Course at CIM CONNECT 2026.
The CIM CONNECT organizing committee is now accepting proposals for short courses to be delivered on May 2 & 3, 2026, in Vancouver, BC, Canada. This is a chance to lead an engaging, interactive session that enhances professional skills, stimulates interest, and provides the latest industry standards and techniques.
Submit your proposal by October 31st, 2025
Please note, only online submissions will be considered—no email submissions, please.
Submission Criteria
Acceptance of a proposal is based on the content and the instructors named at the time of submission. Proposals will be evaluated on the following:
- Clarity & Depth: A well-defined, detailed proposal with clear learning objectives.
- Relevance: Timely topics aligned with industry needs and CIM’s technical societies.
- Expertise: Led by recognized subject matter experts with proven presentation experience.
- Course Design: A balanced approach that integrates theory, case histories, real-world examples, and practical applications.
- Interactivity: Use of engaging tools such as exercises, videos, breakout sessions, samples, props, and polling.
- Educational Focus: Content is educational and non-commercial in nature.
- Completeness: All required documentation and information are provided at the time of submission.
Short Course Topics
Short course topics are grouped into categories based on CIM’s technical societies,whose expertise cover key fields across the mining and minerals industry. We encourage proposals that align with these areas and highlight your course’s strongest connection.
Mineral processing techniques & best practices
Environmental & social responsibility
Applied geoscience & mineral exploration
Occupational health & safety in mining
Maintenance engineering & reliability
Economics, finance, management across mining sectors
Metallurgy & materials science
Mineral resources & reserves
Rock mechanics & underground engineering
Extractive technologies & operations for surface mining
Operations, safety, and planning for underground mining
Mining innovation & technology
Who will you reach?
Our diverse audience includes:
Underground Mine Operators
Surface Mine Operators
Exploration and Mine Geologists
Mining Financial Experts
Human Resources Professionals
Leaders in Environment, Sustainability, and Community Relations
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Victoria Burnie.
Questions?
Victoria Burnie
Professional Development Specialist