Opening Keynote & Plenary Session | Monday May 5 | 8:30 | Room 710
Innovation and Artificial Intelligence
The Opening Plenary features a keynote address on the transformative role of innovation and artificial intelligence in the minerals industry, showcasing how these advancements are shaping decarbonization efforts and accelerating the energy transition. Following the keynote, a dynamic panel of industry leaders and experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities in leveraging technology to build a resilient and sustainable minerals sector.
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Keynote Speaker: Rohitesh Dhawan
Minds, Machines and Morals: Innovations in Responsible Mining
Progress in mining isn’t just about smarter machines, but better decisions for people and the planet. In his keynote address, ICMM CEO Rohitesh Dhawan will explore how collaboration (minds), technology (machines) and principles (morals) are helping the industry cut emissions, support the energy transition and deliver better outcomes for mining-affected communities - and where despite progress, there remain key gaps and urgent needs for improvement.
Confirmed panelists
Don Duval
Chief Executive Officer
NORCAT
Saskia Duyvesteyn
Chief Advisor – Research and Development
Rio Tinto
Jeff More
President and CEO
MineSense
Kimberly Keating
Board Director
Pan American Silver
Eric Desaulniers
Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer
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