Tuesday 5 May 2026

High-impact, invitation-curated and member-exclusive sessions designed to activate real partnerships, accelerate cross-border connections, and drive commercial outcomes before the main conference begins.

Selected industry events are invite-only and exclusive to GRX26 delegates. Conference registration is required to attend industry events. 

All exclusive industry events take place on Tuesday 5 May 2026.

Global Resources Innovation Expo

AUSTMINE EXCLUSIVE

Australia–Southeast Asia Mining Innovation Exchange

Global Resources Innovation Expo

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 

Modelled on the proven Meet the Miners format, this facilitated networking session connects Australian METS companies with mining representatives from Southeast Asian markets including Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Roundtable introductions and focused discussions replace formal presentations — delivering real conversations about real operational needs.

Session Structure:

  • Regional market snapshot: Southeast Asia mining sector outlook
  • Facilitated roundtable rotations with mining company representatives (3 × 20-minute rounds)
  • Wrap-up: Next steps and follow-up pathways through Austrade networks

Activation Outcome: Direct dialogue with regional operators, clarity on technology priorities by market, and warm introductions for post-event follow-up.


 

AUSTMINE EXCLUSIVE

Meet the Miners™
 

Global Resources Innovation Expo

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Exclusive to Austmine Members

Meet the Miners will return at GRX26 as a focused, high-value networking session designed to connect mining company representatives with leading Australian METS innovators. The session provides a structured, time-efficient format for discussing operational priorities, technology needs and emerging solution areas, while enabling meaningful engagement across a wide group of suppliers.

Held as a seated, facilitated networking activity, Meet the Miners ensures each mining representative meets multiple METS companies in a clear and organised rotation. This format supports open discussion, early-stage collaboration and practical insights that help shape future partnership opportunities across the Austmine community.

Access: Exclusively available to Austmine Members attending GRX26. Limited to one person per member organisation.

 


 

AUSTMINE EXCLUSIVE

Canada–Australia Mining B2B Connect

Workshops


3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Invitation Only

A curated business-matching session connecting Australian METS innovators with fellow technologists and potential partners from Canada. Pre-matched based on technology alignment and operational priorities, this workshop delivers structured one-on-one conversations designed to accelerate commercial discussions.

Companies are selected based on relevance to Canadian delegation priorities. Complimentary for matched participants.


 

AusIMM EXCLUSIVE

HR Connect

Global Resources Innovation Expo

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Free to attend

HR Connect is an exclusive AusIMM roundtable designed for HR executives and professionals across the mining and resources sector.

The forum provides a unique environment for HR leaders to learn about and share insights on workforce challenges, emerging trends, and leading practices — covering talent attraction and retention, workplace relations and legislative change, learning and development, capability building, and employee engagement and culture.


 

AusIMM EXCLUSIVE

CEO Roundtable

Global Resources Innovation Expo

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Invitation Only

This exclusive leadership forum brings together CEOs and managing directors from major mining companies and METS organisations for high-level strategic discussions on industry trends, competitive positioning, and collaborative opportunities.