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 an entrepreneur with a groundbreaking innovation, a researcher on the cutting edge of technology, or a startup ready to bring your product to market, the Innovation Zone offers a unique platform to present your work to a global audience. Its strategic location will maximise opportunities for networking and collaboration, making it the ideal space to showcase 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

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Global Resources Innovation Expo

Inclusions

  • Exhibiting as one of the Innovation Zone hubs

  • 2x1m built structure provided with two highchairs

  • Artwork for pod provided by sponsor to specification for printing and installation at the event

  • Sponsor logo and acknowledgements in event website, app, signage

Investment:  $3,500 + GST 

Eligibility Criteria

Startups or Entrepreneurs

With a product, service, or technology beyond the conceptual stage, demonstrating commercial viability and on the pathway to commercialisation. 

Researchers or Research Institutions

With new technologies or solutions applicable to the METS, Defence, Space, or Manufacturing sectors, accompanied by a clear plan for market entry.

Innovators

With a prototype, proof of concept, or a minimum viable product (MVP) that demonstrates commercial potential.