FAQs
Attendee FAQs
Have a question about attending? Below we have answered some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about attending the MINEXCHANGE 2023 SME Annual Conference & Expo and CMA 125th National Western Mining Conference.
You can register online by visiting Register. For additional questions regarding registration for the conference, please contact SME Customer Service at cs@smenet.org or 303.948.4200 or Maritz Global Events at smeattendee@maritz.com.To receive early bird registration rates, Maritz Global Events, the Official Registration & Housing Vendor, must receive your registration and payment by January 19, 2023 . Regular registration rates apply January 20, 2023 to February 20, 2023 . After February 20, 2023, on-site registration fees apply.
SME will provide any international delegates with assistance obtaining a visa and appropriate use of passports. Find more information on the International Attendees page.
SME has created a one-time, complimentary hardship registration option for the MINEXCHANGE 2023 available to SME Members only. This option is limited to 150 members and will be on a first come, first served basis. Qualified candidates are members who are unemployed or otherwise unable to pay full registration fees, and are not receiving any type of company reimbursement for meeting expenses. Authors and session chairs are given preference.
Members must submit a request in writing disclosing the circumstances for the hardship request no later than January 19, 2023 to be considered.
Please submit a written request to meetings@smenet.org Attn: Membership - SME MXC 2023 Hardship Member Application.
Please send all receipt inquiries to Maritz Global Events, SME's Official Registration & Housing Vendor, at 864.208.0768 or smeattendee@maritz.com
Short courses and workshops require an additional registration fee to attend.
The exhibit hall is open:
Sunday, February 26, 2023 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Monday, February 27, 2023 |11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
These times are subject to change.
Special MINEXCHANGE 2023 attendee rates have been reserved at select hotels near the Colorado Convention Center. Please register for housing through the registration link (here) to gain access to these exclusive group rates.
A valid credit card number must accompany the completed hotel reservation form to guarantee your reservation.
Acknowledgments will be sent by email from Maritz Global Events, SME’s Official Registration & Housing Vendor.