With the key theme Transforming our Future, the conference focuses on leading-edge technologies, open innovation and forward-thinking strategies aimed at re-designing how mining operates, ensuring we meet the expectations of a new  generation.

During the conference, you will learn from industry leaders, strategic thinkers and technology experts, coming together to discuss the key levers needed to create step-change in our industry.

The conference will be a place to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing our industry today. We will also look into the future to think about the actions needed now around such issues as climate change, skills, technology adoption, and culture in order to ensure real progress.

There will be interactive breakout sessions to engender robust discussion on how we can think differently to truly transform our industry and lead a more sustainable future.

Austmine is the leading industry body for the Australian Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector. We exist to develop the METS sector and provide growth opportunities and value to our members so they can achieve greater success. We now have over 600 corporate members, reflecting the impressive diversity of METS companies, from major OEMs, contractors and EPCMs, through to SME software, equipment manufacturers, consultancies, technology and support services.

Austmine is proud to celebrate over 30 years of advocating for Australia’s METS sector. In that time, the METS sector has become a key economic driver contributing over $90 billion in gross annual revenue to the country’s prosperity. The Australian METS sector exports over $15 billion of products and services to every corner of the globe, and invests $4 billion in R&D. Australia preserves its leading position as the global innovator in the resources industry. To find out more, please see here.