Name
Closing Panel Discussion: The Next 24 Months: What Mining Digital Leaders Are Prioritizing Now
Date & Time
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 4:20 PM - 4:55 PM
Jim Hietala
Description
  • Exploring how AI copilots are being deployed to support supervisors and frontline teams with real-time decision support, operational insights, and improved shift management.
  • Examining the growing use of computer vision technologies to improve safety monitoring, detect hazards, and enhance situational awareness across mining operations.
  • Understanding the next phase of autonomous technologies, including autonomous drilling and blasting systems designed to improve precision, productivity, and operational safety.
  • Leveraging advanced analytics and digital platforms to optimize energy consumption, reduce emissions, and support decarbonization goals across mining operations.
  • Identifying the digital initiatives mining leaders are prioritizing over the next two years and the practical steps required to move from experimentation to operational scale.