MEI2018 provides an outstanding educational program focused on developing a strong future in exploration and mining. The conference offers attendees opportunities to participate in lectures, workshops, and poster sessions encouraging dialogue, reflection, and problem solving activities. In addition, this year’s Battleborn – Hackathon winning team of the Young Innovator Award will present their solution at the MEI2018 Conference.

Beyond the conference, there are many networking and social events to support and increase your presence in exploration and mining communities.

The MEI2018 Conference offers a robust educational program of lectures, workshops, and poster sessions concentrated on the future of exploration and mining. Topics include: Workforce development focusing on education, training, diversity and inclusion, and retention; Sustainability in mining and the related environmental impacts and community relationships; and Technology including the innovative contributions to systems, processes, production, and safety. All topics emphasize research and include perspectives from experts in the field.