Key themes
Visit the GRX26 website for comprehensive details of key program themes.
Overview
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Sponsorable content
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International tours
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Tuesday 5 May 2026 Pre-Conference |
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0900 – 1900
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Registration open
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1030 – 1200
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Concurrent workshops and events
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1200 – 1300
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Lunch
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1300 – 1430
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1430 – 1500
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Afternoon tea
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1500 – 1630
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1700 – 1900
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Wednesday 6 May Day 1 |
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0730 – 0845
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0900 – 1100
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1100 – 1145
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Morning tea and exhibition
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1145 – 1310
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1310 – 1445
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Lunch and exhibition
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1445 – 1515
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1520 – 1700
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1700 – 1900
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1900 – 2200
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Thursday 7 May Day 2 |
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0900 – 1045
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1045 – 1130
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Morning tea and exhibition
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1130 – 1310
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1310 – 1430
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Lunch and exhibition
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1430 – 1600
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1600 – 1700
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*Program is not final and subject to change
Conference Program
❯Opening Plenary
Opportunity for a 20 min presentation within the opening plenary. C-suite level speaker preferred or by mutual agreement with program committee.
Benefits:
- Exclusive opportunity to Platinum partner
- 20 minute presentation included in the opening ceremony
- Inclusion within the GRX26 program
- Promotion within the program across GRX26 marketing
- Presenter promotion across GRX26 marketing
❯Plenary Sessions
Plenary Sessions Selection of one of three thematic plenary sessions through active presence as panellist or chair. C-Suite level speaker preferred or by mutual agreement with program committee.
Plenary focus: Critical conversations addressing the mega-shifts reshaping mining: AI acceleration, demographic transformation, climate imperatives, and geopolitical disruption. Specific themes will be released soon.
Benefits:
- Exclusive opportunity to Gold partners
- C Suite participant as a Chairperson or panellist
- Inclusion within the GRX26 program
- Promotion within the program across GRX26 marketing
- Presenter promotion across GRX26 marketing
❯Concurrent Sessions
Selection of one concurrent session in the program to support through active presence as panellist or chair. Speaker selection at the discretion of the program committee.
Session focus: Knowledge exchange on industry-specific challenges and solutions. Specific themes will be developed in consultation with the program committee.
Benefits:
- Exclusive opportunity to Silver partners
- Chairing or panellist role within the session by arrangement with the program committee
- Logo and acknowledgement across all program promotion including the sponsored session
Pre-conference Program
❯CEO Roundtable
Exclusive invitation-only forum for C-Suite and Senior Executives on Tuesday 5 May (pre-conference day). Strategic dialogue session addressing critical industry trends and challenges with peer leaders.
Benefits:
- Access to high-value peer-to-peer discussions with industry decision-makers
- Strategic networking with C-Suite executives from across the mining value chain
- Early insights into emerging industry priorities and market intelligence
- Opportunity to influence sector-wide strategic direction and collaborative initiatives
❯Pre-Conference Workshops
Immersive workshop format designed for hands-on knowledge transfer and professional development. Program inclusion subject to synopsis review and acceptance by the program committee.
Benefits:
- 90 min workshop on Pre-conference day
- Up to 80 attendees in cabaret format room
- Logo and acknowledgements of your workshop and sponsorship in all website, app, signage and program acknowledgements
- Inclusion on all pre-conference workshop program promotion
- Dedicated page on the event website for your workshop speaker and details
- RSVP management and pre-conference GDPR-compliant list of registered attendees (4 weeks and 2 weeks prior to workshop date)
- GDPR-compliant list of workshop attendees
Exhibition Program
❯GRX Theatre (In-Expo)
A keystone of the GRX exhibition experience. Join this technical solution/product showcase stage to present your concepts and engage in lead-generation through thought-leadership.
Benefits:
- 20-minute speaking slot in the GRX Theatre
- GRX Theatre is 50 person capacity in a silent theatre in the exhibition
- Logo and acknowledgements of your session and sponsorship in all website, app, signage and program acknowledgements
- Inclusion on all GRX Theatre program promotion pre-conference
- Dedicated page on the event website for your theatre presentation speaker and details
- GDPR-compliant list of attendees to your theatre
❯First Nations Innovators Hub Presenting Partner
Innovation showcase in partnership with AEMEE. Demonstrate genuine commitment to Indigenous economic participation. Includes a reception within the hub to officially open the hub & sponsorship of 2 First Nations-led businesses to participate.
With 57% of critical mineral projects on Indigenous lands, this is strategically essential, not just ethically sound.
Benefits
- Acknowledged by company name of the hub within the exhibition
- 2 Minute presentation at the hub networking event
- Private networking event with hub participants
- Branding within the GRX26 exhibition
- Inclusion within the GRX26 program
- Promotion within the program across GRX26 marketing
- Presenter promotion across GRX26 marketing
Social Program
❯The Spark Opening Night
Welcome all to GRX26, an evening of festival, networking & glamour.
Own the moment everyone talks about. Festival-style welcome reception with performers, dramatic lighting, interactive activations, and a signature ‘Ignition Moment’ that officially launches GRX26. Your brand is part of the story that not only opens GRX26 but is across socials and networks long past GRX26.
Benefits:
❯The Spark Forward Closing Drinks Sponsor
Be the brand that powers the transition from inspiration to implementation. When delegates commit to turning their GRX26 experience into real-world action, your brand is associated with that activation moment. 2-minute speaking opportunity to share your own spark forward commitment.
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❯Women in STEM Breakfast Sponsor
Champion gender equity and visibility in the resources sector by sponsoring the Women in STEM breakfast. Designed to spotlight leadership, inclusion, and opportunity for women in STEM.
Bringing together students, early-career professionals and senior leaders for a morning of insight and connection, the Women in STEM Breakfast will feature a keynote presentation and panel discussion to help shape a more inclusive resources sector. As the exclusive sponsor, your brand will be aligned with progress, empowerment, and industry impact. Up to 100 attendees.
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❯GRX Industry Awards Dinner
Welcome up to 1,000 industry leaders, one room, one night. Evening in demand with GRX delegates to enjoy the premier evening celebration. Six industry awards including Craig Senger Excellence in Export, Outstanding Innovative METS Company, and new Women in STEM and Resources Impact Award.
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❯Tech & Tonic Cocktail Reception
The golden hour of Day 1. Conference done!
Prelude to the industry awards dinner, Drink in hand, conversations happen. Let’s name a cocktail, showcase local beverage and showcase ‘Innovation on the Rocks Pitch Night’.
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