A GRX26 Featured Experience

Where the global industry’s biggest problems get solved.

Most conferences showcase technologies hoping someone finds them useful. The Global Open Innovation Colab works the other way around.

The global mining industry defines the challenge - working with Austmine, AusIMM and international innovation hub partners from Chile, Canada, Peru and across the Asia-Pacific to identify the operational problem that matters most right now.

Before innovators even arrive in Perth, they know exactly what problem they need to solve.

Global Resources Innovation Expo

A Structured Innovation Process

The Global Open Innovation Colab is not a single session. It is a multi-stage process designed to drive real outcomes.

Stage 1 –
Challenge Announced

The challenge is announced ahead of GRX26, attracting deployment-ready innovations from Australia and leading mining nations.

Stage 2 –
Industry Workshop

Shortlisted participants will come together in a facilitated workshop ahead of the live pitch session. The workshop supports connection, alignment and preparation before solutions are presented on stage later in the week.

Stage 3 –
Live Innovation Pitches

On Thursday morning, shortlisted innovators pitch live to a packed plenary. Audience engagement runs throughout the session, culminating in partnership announcements, pilot commitments and prize money awarded to the winning innovation.

Why It Matters

  • The Global Open Innovation Colab is designed to close the gap between innovation intent and operational reality.
  • Mining operators see curated solutions addressing a challenge the global industry has already prioritised.
  • METS companies gain face-time with decision-makers who have clearly defined the problem they need solved.
  • Everyone leaves with clarity on next steps — not just inspiration.

Who Should Attend

Mining operators seeking breakthrough operational solutions

METS companies with deployment-ready innovations

Technology, innovation and transformation leaders

International innovation hubs and ecosystem partners

Global Resources Innovation Expo

Event Details

  • Challenge Announcement: Pre-GRX26

  • Live Pitch Session: Thursday 7 May 2026 | 9:50am – 10:45am

  • Location: Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

  • Format: Multi-stage innovation process including pre-event challenge, workshop and live pitch session

  • Ticket Type: Included with GRX26 registration

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