Student & Early Career Program at CIM CONNECT
The CIM CONNECT Student Program gives students the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, explore careers in mining, and participate in networking and learning events during the conference. This includes networking events, mentorship opportunities, workshops, and career connections with companies in the mining industry.
What Your Student Registration Includes
When you register for CIM CONNECT as a student, you gain access to the full Student Program, including:
Industry Mentorship Meet experienced professionals and learn about different career paths in the mining industry.
Networking Events Connect with industry leaders, recruiters, and other students in a relaxed environment.
Student–Industry Mixer Build relationships with companies and professionals working across the mining sector.
Workshops and Learning Sessions Attend sessions designed to help students develop industry knowledge and professional skills.
Career Opportunities Meet employers, learn about job opportunities, and explore potential career paths in mining.
Discover events designed for you at CIM CONNECT
Mentorship Event
Monday May 4 | 10:45 - 12:15
Connect with experienced mining professionals to gain career guidance, industry insights, and practical advice. Build your network and explore the paths that can shape your future in the mining industry.
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Student ePoster Judging Reception
Monday May 4 | 15:30-17:00
Showcase your work, get feedback from industry experts, and connect with peers. Celebrate the achievements of emerging talent and build your professional network in mining.
Canadian Mining Education Forum
Monday | May 4 | 14:00 | Room 203
To shape the future of mining education, we must first understand what defines an Engineer in Canada. The discussion will examine whether current undergraduate programs adequately prepare engineers in mining for today's complex challenges.
Student-Industry Networking Luncheon
Tuesday May 5 | 12:00-14:00
Network. Connect. Lunch and launch your mining career with industry mentors and employers.
Student Passport Competition
This is a fun way to expand your network, meet potential employers, connect with exhibitors and get a chance to win a special prize! Get your Passport at the CIM Membership booth.
LinkedIn & Headshot Station
Get a professional quality headshot and speak with our LinkedIn expert to get tips and ideas to take your professional LinkedIn profile to the next level!
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Explore the ePoster Competition
Visit the Registration Hall to discover the ePoster Competition, where students showcase innovative ideas, research, and technical insights relevant to the mining industry.
More for you!
Your ticket give you also access to those events:
Monday's Opening Plenary Kick off the conference with inspiring talks from industry leaders
Tuesday and Wednesday's Expert Panel Sessions Learn from experts as they discuss key challenges in mining
Technical program Groundbreaking research and solutions presented by professionals
Opening reception Grow your network by connecting with potential mentors
Expo Explore business opportunities and discover new technologies
Daily Lunch Connect with fellow attendees and engage in informal conversations
Ready to Join CIM CONNECT?
Meet industry leaders, explore career opportunities, and connect with the future of mining.
Future Leaders Support Program
CIM is proud to support the next generation of minerals and metals professionals through the Future Leaders Support Program for CIM CONNECT 2026. This initiative is designed to encourage student participation, foster engagement, and promote knowledge sharing by helping offset registration, travel and accommodation costs for students attending the conference.
Student ePoster Competition
The Student ePoster Competition at CIM CONNECT showcases the innovation and research of emerging professionals in the minerals and metals industry. Participants design visually clear presentations that communicate their research methods, findings and implications. A panel of industry and academic experts evaluates each submission, recognizing strong research, effective communication and potential impact. The competition fosters knowledge sharing, professional connections and early career visibility.
Students present their work using an interactive digital format, where posters are displayed on 55-inch touchscreen screens instead of traditional printed boards. Attendees can explore the research by navigating sections, zooming into details and engaging directly with the content.
Student ePoster Submissions – Now Closed
The call for Student ePoster submissions is now closed. We thank all contributors for their interest and submissions.
If you have submitted an abstract, please ensure you complete the following steps:
Register for the conference to confirm your participation
Upload your ePoster (PDF format) in the submission system by April 23, 2026
Submit a 2–5 minute video summary of your presentation once your abstract has been approved
For any questions regarding your submission, please contact the conference team.
Sponsors of Student & Early Career Program
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Have questions?
Contact Laura Stuart
If you have questions about the student program, please contact Member Engagement Specialist Laura Stuart.