Global Resources Innovation Expo

Empowering the Future of Innovation

The Accenture Innovation Zone at GRX26 is a dynamic initiative designed to bring together the brightest minds from startups, entrepreneurs, and research institutions. Situated on the main exhibition floor, this dedicated space will attract significant foot traffic, ensuring your innovations are showcased to industry leaders, investors, and peers alike. 

Whether you're attending as a delegate, investor, or industry leader, the Innovation Zone offers a unique opportunity to discover cutting-edge technologies and emerging solutions shaping the future of the resources sector. With a curated showcase of startups, researchers and innovators, this space is designed to spark conversations, foster collaboration, and highlight innovations on the pathway to commercialisation.

Global Resources Innovation Expo

 

Accenture

Accenture is proud to support the GRX26 Innovation Zone for a second consecutive year — a dynamic collaboration hub purpose-built to bring together startups, researchers, technology developers, and mining leaders to explore the innovations shaping the future of the resources and METS sectors.

With deep experience working with leading mining organisations globally, Accenture applies digital, data and technology solutions to improve operations, sustainability, and decision-making. That experience gives us a clear perspective on where the industry is heading — and what it takes to turn a promising idea into a practical, scalable solution. Supporting the Innovation Zone is a natural extension of this work, bridging the gap between emerging technologies and the real-world needs of the mining sector.

The Innovation Zone is where that connection comes to life. It's a space where ideas can be shared, challenged, and shaped by genuine industry insight — and where innovators, investors and industry leaders come together to exchange knowledge, forge new partnerships and accelerate progress. For Accenture, it represents a shared ambition with GRX26 — turning innovation into impact and moving from ideas to action.

2026 Innovation Zone Participants

Featured Innovators

Startups or Entrepreneurs

Bringing market-ready solutions and commercially viable technologies designed to solve real industry challenges.

Researchers or Research Institutions

Showcasing breakthrough technologies with clear pathways to industry application across METS, Defence, Space and Manufacturing.

Innovators

Presenting prototypes, proof of concepts and minimum viable products (MVPs) that demonstrate strong commercial potential.