Resources for Future Generations 2018
Resources for Future Generations 2018 is a major conference focusing on sustainable energy and earth science. The event brings together professionals from mining, energy, education, and environmental sectors to address critical challenges in resource development and sustainability.
Resources for Future Generations 2018 serves as a comprehensive platform for addressing the intersection of resource development, sustainability, and future planning in the mining and energy sectors. The six-day conference is structured around six main themes that reflect the industry's evolving priorities: earth science fundamentals, education and youth engagement, energy transition, minerals development, resource management, and water stewardship. This thematic approach ensures comprehensive coverage of the challenges facing natural resource industries in an era of increasing environmental awareness and technological change.
Attendees can expect to participate in more than 200 technical sessions covering cutting-edge research, industry best practices, and emerging technologies. The 'Mining for Clean Energy' session exemplifies the conference's forward-looking approach, examining how the mining industry can support the deployment of clean energy technologies while managing its own environmental footprint. The technical program is designed to facilitate knowledge transfer between academia, industry, and government, fostering collaboration on solutions to complex sustainability challenges.
The conference features an exposition with top industry exhibitors, providing opportunities for networking, technology showcasing, and business development. This combination of technical programming and commercial exhibition makes the event valuable for professionals seeking both knowledge advancement and business opportunities. The Vancouver location positions the conference within one of North America's most important mining and energy hubs, with proximity to major resource projects and leading research institutions.
For the mining and energy sectors, this conference represents an important opportunity to engage with sustainability challenges that are increasingly central to operational success and social license to operate. The focus on future generations underscores the industry's responsibility to develop resources in ways that support long-term economic, environmental, and social sustainability.