•    Understanding the technology ecosystem.  
•    Discussing challenges around procurement and how to tackle them. 
•    Exploring the needs, the decision process, and available solutions. 
•    Choosing the right partners – Criteria, presentation, IP, and decision process. 
 

•    Navigating deployment challenges and unlocking opportunities
•    Designing technology roadmaps for sustainable growth
•    Evaluating the Balance: Benefits vs. Costs in strategic decisions
•    Forging strategic partnerships for competitive advantage
•    Third-Party Collaboration vs. In-House Innovation: Making the right choice

•    Identifying key challenges in the digital landscape of mining
•    Exploring best practices and valuable lessons from the field
•    Highlighting the significance of integrating digital culture
•    Advancing digital innovation with a focus on mining-specific areas like safety and environmental considerations
 

•    Understand how digitisation disrupts and shapes the future of the mining sector.  
•    Learn about the possibilities of IoT technologies and their implications.  
•    Explore how digitization can be achieved on complex mining and underground sites through the use of basic prerequisite – lights.  
•    Discover a wide range of hypothetical IoT solutions for the mine site of the future if the barrier to IIOT technologies could be removed: 
     o      Personnel locating to send help directly to those in need  
     o      Weather / Critical Alerts  
     o      Asset tracking to instantly locate equipment on-site  
     o      Machine condition monitoring  
     o      An array of sensors to monitor noise, pollution, air quality, and other conditions in real-time 

•    Discussion challenges of deploying the technology. 
•    Looking at safety, data sharing, and ethical concerns regarding AI and data. 
•    Debating where AI works and where it doesn’t. 
•    Exploring alternative solutions such as machine learning, optimisation, and simulation. 
•    Unravelling the best way to use data and how it can add value. 
•    Data interoperability: Production data vs Data points generated by OEMs – Best practices and how to move forward. 
 

This session highlights technology innovators and their current projects. Each presentation is 10 min.

•    Discussing trends and glancing at the future. 
•    Debating real-life hurdles and how to solve them. 
•    Exploring application areas. 
 

Each round table is given a different topic, and attendees select the round table they want to participate in. Round table leaders spend the first 10 minutes meeting the delegates and providing a case study/lessons learned log/industry update. This is followed by a 30-minute discussion moderated by the roundtable leader with the group, during which they can give feedback and ask questions. The final 10 minutes are dedicated to agreeing on 3 -5 industry recommendations. These recommendations will be made available to attendees in the post-event report.  
1.    Change Management and Digital Transformation – Discussing challenges and opportunities.  
2.    Data, Data, Data: Developing data analytics capabilities to boost mining productivity.  
3.    Cloud Strategy: Transforming mining operations with the cloud.  
4.    Deploying and adapting cybersecurity across mining operations  
5.    Digital Twins: Integrating and managing large-scale data from various sources. 

•    Discuss how to improve interoperability between assets and increase technology integration.  
•    Harnessing the power of mine site operational data to improve mining operations. 
•    Discussing the fully automated mine – Where are we at, and looking at the future. 
•    Collision avoidance systems: Implementation challenges and discussing next steps. 
•    Assessing mine electrification strategy, deployment challenges, and implementation strategy 

•    Understanding mine site requirements  
•    Exploring current trends and where the industry is heading  
•    Debating on the role of technology and innovation in creating autonomous mines  
•    Discussing pros and cons of shifting to smaller vehicles   
•    Unveiling the value and return on investment (ROI) of deploying smaller vehicles  

•    Closing the gap between the problem and the solution offered. 
•    Highlighting the importance of strategic partnerships in closing the technology gap. 
•    Discussing which technologies can help optimize mining operations. 

•    Understanding how gamification and virtual reality can be used in the mining industry. 
•    Looking at practical examples and discussing real-life deployment challenges.  
•    Exploring how this technology can improve safety and long-term productivity in mining operations. 
•    Debating deployment challenges and how to overcome them. 

•    Technology-Driven Sustainability Initiatives
•    Lessons Learned from Implementing Sustainable Practices
•    Case Studies of Successful Deployments
•    Next Steps and Future Innovations

•    Emerging Technologies for Reducing Carbon Footprint in Mining Operations
•    Sustainable Supply Chain Practices
•    Community Engagement and Social Responsibility
•    Case Studies on Successful Decarbonisation Projects
•    Policy and Regulatory Frameworks Supporting Decarbonisation
 

•    Innovative Water Management Technologies in Arid Regions
•    Utilizing Remote Sensing and IoT for Sustainable Water Use
•    Advanced Filtration and Treatment Solutions to Mitigate Environmental Impact
•    Data-Driven Decision Making: Enhancing Transparency and Community Engagement

Each round table is given a different topic, and attendees select the round table they want to participate in. Round table leaders spend the first 15 minutes meeting the delegates and providing a case study/lessons learned log/industry update. This is followed by a 30-minute discussion moderated by the roundtable leader with the group, during which they can give feedback and ask questions. The final 10 –15 minutes are dedicated to agreeing on 3 -5 industry recommendations. These recommendations will be made available to attendees in the post-event report.  

1.    Carbon tracking and reporting  
2.    The importance of DEI, leadership, and sustainability for the industry  
3.    Deep dive into alternative fuel solutions