September 22, 2026 - Get ready to start building your IMARC meeting schedule. Next week, all registered delegates* will receive access to Traxys IMARC Connect, IMARC’s bespoke meeting platform, where you can discover attendees and pre-schedule meetings ahead of the event.   With more than 12,000 registered attendees expected, connect with the right people to achieve your business objectives, from mining companies and suppliers to technology providers, investors, government and partners across the mining value chain.   Secure your delegate pass now to be among the first to access Traxys IMARC Connect and lock in your preferred meetings before schedules fill up. REGISTER NOW *Note: Access to Traxys IMARC Connect platform is included with all pass types, except the Expo and NextGen Leaders Passes.   From discovering relevant attendees to scheduling meetings around your business objectives, here’s how Traxys IMARC Connect meeting platform works: Register for IMARC 2026 and tell us who you want to meet Find the right connections when the platform goes live Send and accept meeting requests in just a few clicks Meet at IMARC 2026 REGISTER NOW  PANEL SPOTLIGHT  Keynote Panel Discussion: Australia's Competitive Edge: Turning Global Demand into Projects, Processing and Prosperity Tues, 27 Oct - 10:30am - 02:30pm |  Plenary Theatre As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, how can Australia turn its resource advantage into new projects, greater processing capability and long-term economic value? This keynote panel will explore what Australia needs to remain globally competitive, attract investment and convert opportunity into projects, jobs and prosperity. Dr. Ross Lambie Chief Economist Minerals Council of Australia Ivan Vella Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer IGO Elsabe Muller President Alcoa Australia Aaron Morey Chief Executive Officer Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia SEE FULL CONFERENCE PROGRAM >>  KEYNOTE PRESENTATION SPOTLIGHT  Cyclical Capital Markets and Contrarian Investing Tue, 27 Oct - 11:30am - 11:50am | Mines and Money Investment Theatre   This presentation examines how investors can capitalise on market cycles and make informed decisions in volatile markets. Drawing on decades of resource investing xperience, Rick Rule shares practical insights into successful contrarian investing.    SEE FULL CONFERENCE PROGRAM >>   SIDELINE EVENT  AWIMAR International Women in Mining and Resources Congress 2026 Mon, 26 Oct - 10:30am - 02:30pm |  EY Office, 200 George St, Sydney NSW 2000   This inaugural Congress will connect Women in Mining (WIM) leaders, chapters, allies and key industry stakeholders to share insights, showcase initiatives and collaborate on the priorities that will shape a more inclusive future.   FIND OUT MORE >>  SIDELINE EVENT  Breakthrough to Business: The Partnerships Powering Mining Innovation Wed, 28 Oct - 10:30am - 12:00pm | Level 3, Room E3.5, ICC Sydney   Discover how collaboration is transforming cutting-edge research into real-world impact for the mining industry.  This dynamic session brings together industry leaders from NextOre, Portable PPB, Quantum and Labwest to share their innovation journeys with CSIRO, from tackling industry challenges to commercialising new technologies.    FIND OUT MORE >> Thank you to our partners