The CIM 2020 Convention will gather more than 5,000 participants in Vancouver - for knowledge sharing, business and networking. The 4-day schedule consists of a line-up of expertly-led workshops, 3 full days of technical presentations divided in 8 different and innovative themes ranging from operating challenges and solutions to porphyry deposits of the Cordilleras, great networking opportunities, a complete student/young leaders’ program, and a world-acclaimed trade show.

The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) is the leading not-for-profit technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials and energy industries. We have been bringing professionals and experts of the minerals industry together for 123 years. This year's convention will revolve around the theme “Mine the ___Gap”, whether it's the knowledge, networking, innovation or business gap.

The program will kick-off on Monday, May 4 with CIM’s signature Plenary. Sophisticated technology, artificial intelligence and their performance metrics – within or outside the mining sector – can position mining as the industry to benchmark against at this time of disruption. The Plenary will approach innovation with a focus on empirical results – or proven technology. Which countries achieve better underground performance metrics? Can their practices be effectively transported? How can mining rapidly adopt the successes of the energy sector? What lessons have been learned in mining the oil sands? CIM members will be exposed to cutting edge views on our sector.

Tuesday and Wednesday, May 5 and 6, the Technical Program will help mine the knowledge gap! The program will start early with a 45-minute general keynote session. Delegates will start their day in the general room to hear inspiring experts share their visions of the future of mining. They will then head to eight streams to sit in on a diverse selection of technical presentations, each with an over-arching theme and a lineup of sessions relevant to wide audiences. More than 300 presenters will captivate an audience of 1,200+ conference delegates gathered to learn, exchange knowledge and focus on the future.

The CIM EXPO, Canada's premier mining trade show opens with food and fun on Sunday, May 3. It will once again feature approximately 450 companies showcasing the latest in mining equipment, tools, technology, services and products. You will not want to miss out on Canada's leading Mining Marketplace. In addition to the trade show, the Innovation stage will give trade show visitors a taste of the technical program taking place in the conference rooms.

Young Leaders have a home in CIM! The CIM Convention 2020 is the ultimate professional networking opportunity. Student registration provides access to the full delegate package and several activities are planned for young leaders, early career professionals and students to network. The Newbie Lounge at the Expo will provide them with learning and mentorship opportunities.

A myriad of social activities has been planned to maximize your networking opportunities and make your convention memorable. From the opening ceremony to the closing reception, participants will want to plan for networking receptions, industry lunches, evening galas and celebrations and much more.

Mine the___Gap! is about getting increasingly closer to exemplary practices. Register early, reserve your event tickets and mark your calendar at www.convention.cim.org.

CIM was formed only 31 years after Canada was founded. The Institute was incorporated in 1898 by an Act of the Parliament of Canada as the Canadian Mining Institute. In 1920, it became the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, and in 1990, the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.

CIM's members, convened from industry, academia and government, help shape, lead and connect Canada’s mining industry, both within our borders and across the globe. CIM is a proud member of the Global Mineral Professionals Alliance.

Vision

A resource sector that is broadly recognized and respected as an engine for sustainable growth and prosperity.

Mission

To champion the world’s best practices and expertise for integrated resource development at home and globally.