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5 - 7 May 2026
Perth, Australia
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Tuesday 5 May | 10:30am – 4:30pm
Small-group, hands-on working sessions focused on real industry challenges and practical solutions.
These are not lecture sessions — they are facilitated problem-solving environments where delegates work alongside peers to develop frameworks, approaches and connections they can apply immediately.
Pre-conference workshops are an add-on experience. Registrations open January 2026.
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Tuesday 5 May | 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Structured roundtable conversations offering direct access to mining leaders and their active innovation priorities. No sales pitches. No presentations. Just honest dialogue about real operational challenges and where innovation is needed.
This event is exclusively available to Austmine Members only.
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Tuesday 5 May | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
The official launch of GRX26 and the moment the energy ignites. The exhibition floor comes alive with lighting, performances and exhibitor activations as delegates connect with the industry’s brightest minds. At 6:00pm, the Ignition Moment unites all attendees for a shared opening experience that sets the tone for the days ahead.
This is not just networking — this is where GRX26 begins.
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Wednesday 6 May | 7:30am – 8:45am
An inspiring start to Day One connecting students, emerging professionals and senior leaders who are shaping the future of resources and technology.
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6 - 7 May 2026
150+ exhibitors showcasing technologies ready for deployment.
The exhibition floor is where the program comes to life — where conversations continue, partnerships form and solutions move toward real-world application.
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Wednesday 6 May
5:00pm – 7:00pm
A stylish networking experience transforming the exhibition floor into a sophisticated lounge atmosphere with curated seating, live music and signature cocktails.
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Wednesday 6 May
7:00pm – late
Six major awards. One thousand industry leaders. One unforgettable evening celebrating the individuals and organisations shaping Australia’s resources future.
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Thursday 7 May
9:00am – 4:00pm
Day Two deepens the conversation and sharpens the focus on activation. Delegates engage with large-scale deployment case studies, collaborative problem-solving sessions and breakthrough innovation showcases.
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Thursday 7 May
9:50am – 10:45am
The culmination of the Global Open Innovation Colab. Short-listed innovators pitch live to a packed plenary, with audience voting, partnership announcements, pilot commitments and prize outcomes delivered in real time. This is innovation moving straight into action.
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Thursday 7 May
4:00pm – 5:00pm
The final gathering — and the beginning of what comes next. Delegates reconnect with future collaborators, confirm follow-ups and carry forward the momentum built over three days. Timed to support Eastern States departures while ensuring the final GRX26 conversations continue right through to last call.
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