Technical Program
Three days of expert insights, practical strategies, and real solutions driving operational performance, innovation, and measurable impact across mining.
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Technical Program Schedule
75+ sessions | 225+ presentations | 14 panels | 5 special sessions | 4 main stage events
Operator-led insight. Real-world impact.
CIM CONNECT 2026 delivers three days of technical sessions built for professionals who make performance-critical decisions. From automation and productivity to sustainability, risk management, and digital transformation, every session tackles real operational priorities with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.
If you drive results, this program is for you.
Special Sessions
Canadian Mining Education Forum
Monday | May 4 | 14:00 | Room 203
Building the next generation of mining leaders.
Speakers:
Hani Mitri, McGill Professor of Mining Engineering.
Mark Adams, Vice President, North America West, Sedgman.
Davide Elmo, Associate Professor, University of British Columbia.
Moderator:
Lesley McGilp, Executive Director, International Minerals Innovative Institute.
Rethinking Mining Investment Panel
Tuesday | May 5 | 10:30 | Ballroom A
Smarter capital. Stronger returns.
Moderator:
Doris Hiam-Galvez, Founder and author, Designing Sustainable Prosperity (DSP).
Beyond Dialogue: Measuring Sustainability & Soft-Landing in Indigenous Partnerships
Tuesday | May 5 | 10:30 | Room 203
Turning partnership commitments into measurable outcomes.
Moderator:
Mary-Carmen Vera, ESG Practitioner.
Mining for Inclusivity Panel. The Next Frontier: Women Investing in Mining
Tuesday | May 5 | 15:30 | Room 203
Expanding women’s influence on the financial future of mining.
Speakers:
Jackie Przybylowski, Vice-President, Capital Markets at Gold Royalty Corp.
Candace MacGibbon, CIM President.
Beth Borody, Founder & CEO, The Femina Collective & Maven Exploration.
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Mine Water Strategy Forum
Wednesday | May 6 | 14:00 | Room 203
Managing water risk. Protecting asset value.
Moderator:
Lesley Warren, Director, Mining Futures; Professor, Civil and Mineral Engineering, University of Toronto.