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
Repenser le cuivre : innover à chaque maillon de la chaîne de valeur
Glencore | 10:30
This panel will bring together representatives from two key Glencore Copper facilities in Canada—the Horne Smelter and the CCR Refinery—as well as a representative from the recycling sector, for an open discussion on the innovation drivers implemented at each stage of the copper value chain.
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 towards achieving net-zero emissions in the mining sector, focusing on innovative solutions with Caterpillar.
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.