2015 CIM Convention
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum's flagship annual convention themed 'New Dimensions' brings together over 6,000 mining industry professionals. The event features technical sessions, workshops, a sold-out expo with 500+ exhibitors, and educational outreach programs.
The 2015 CIM Convention represents the pinnacle annual gathering for Canada's mining, metallurgy and petroleum sectors, attracting over 6,000 industry professionals to Montreal's Palais des Congrès. This four-day event offers an unparalleled combination of technical education, business networking, and technology showcase opportunities under the forward-looking theme of 'New Dimensions.'
Attendees can expect a robust technical program exploring cutting-edge topics from traditional mining innovation and environmental stewardship to emerging frontiers like 3D modeling applications and the engineering challenges of planetary mining. The programming reflects the industry's evolution toward more sophisticated, technology-driven approaches while maintaining focus on core issues like ethics and environmental responsibility.
The convention's Expo component, now in its 32nd year, has achieved sold-out status with nearly 500 exhibiting companies presenting the latest advances in mining equipment, tools, technologies and services. This makes it one of North America's premier mining technology showcases, providing attendees direct access to innovations that are shaping the industry's future.
Beyond professional development, the convention incorporates CIM's MS4 education initiative, which engages the general public by demonstrating mining's role in daily life. This community outreach component reflects the industry's commitment to transparency and public engagement, making the convention valuable for both industry insiders and stakeholders interested in understanding mining's societal impact.