Special Programs | Tuesday, May 6 & Wednesday, May 7 | Room 516A

Innovation Exchange Series

New this year, engaging presentations and panels will showcase how leaders turn their vision into tangible outcomes. Gain unique insights, discover innovative strategies, and be inspired by experiences that address industry challenges and shape the future.

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Tuesday, May 6

  • Innovation and Indigenous

    Glencore | 10:30 

    Discover how Glencore is fostering collaboration with Indigenous communities and integrating innovative practices into their operations for a sustainable future.

  • Mining Energy Transition: Navigating Innovation and the Ecosystem

    SMS Equipment | 14:00

    Explore the evolving energy transition in the Canadian mining industry, focusing on technology innovations and strategies that enable companies to meet their sustainability goals. Listen to the views of and elite panel of C-Suite mining executives and technical experts as they share their views on navigating the technologies and ecosystems required to shape the future of decarbonization in mining.

  • Towards a Net Zero Mine

    Nouveau Monde Graphite | 15:30 

    Join Nouveau Monde Graphite as they share their journey toward achieving net-zero emissions in the mining sector, focusing on innovative solutions and best practices.

Wednesday, May 7

  • Modern AI, Not Just a Pile of Chatbot

    10:30 | Google

    Learn from Google’s data-driven approach to sustainability and innovation, exploring how the tech giant is transforming industries through AI, cloud technologies, and more.

  • Data-Driven Innovation: Transforming Sustainable Mining Through Sensing

    MineSense | 14:00 

    Leveraging AI, machine learning, and real-time data to optimize ore grade control, metal recovery, and sustainability in mining.

  • Decarbonization Innovation Strategies

    COREM | 15:30

    Julien Lamperon of ArcelorMittal Mines et Infrastructure Canada will present their decarbonization strategy, including energy alternatives and efficiency efforts, while Hydro-Québec and Produits Forestiers Arbec will discuss their partnership to support these goals amid evolving geopolitical and industry challenges.

For more information, check out Tuesday and Wednesday in the Technical Program.