Programme

An integrated two-day journey

From innovation ambition to implementation commitment. Technology, safety, people, governance, academia and operations woven throughout.

08:00
Registration, Networking & Exhibition Opening

Delegates arrive, collect badges, meet exhibitors and begin networking.

Networking
09:00
Welcome, Host Remarks & Seminar Opening

Opening remarks from the organising committee and host institution.

Opening
09:15
Brand Transition: From 4IRinMining to Innovation in Mining

A strategic introduction to the evolution of the platform.

Strategy
09:35
Opening Keynote: The Just Innovation Transition

Positioning the theme and its relevance to the future of mining.

Keynote
10:15
Integrated Panel: What Does a Just Innovation Transition Require?

A cross-disciplinary panel connecting technology, safety, people, governance, academia and implementation.

TechnologySafetyPeopleGovernance
10:45
Tea, Networking & Expo Walkthrough

Structured engagement with sponsors and exhibitors.

Networking
11:15
AMMSA / SACMA: Automation & Robotics in Narrow Tabular Ore Bodies

Showcase hard-rock implementation and remote operations readiness.

TechnologyImplementation
12:00
Implementation Discussion: Automation, People and Operating Models

Panel on barriers, readiness and practical adoption.

ImplementationPeopleGovernance
12:45
Lunch and Exhibition Engagement

Networking and sponsor engagement.

Networking
13:45
AMRE / SACEA Safety Block — Winch PDS, AI Cameras for RBE & MPL Systems

Demonstrate safety technologies and emergency-response value.

SafetyTechnology
16:10
Panel: Safer Mines Through Integrated Technology

Connect PDS, AI, MPL and operational safety outcomes.

Safety
16:55
Day 1 Synthesis and Close

Capture key lessons for Day 2.

Reflection