Events

Meet new acquaintances and reconnect with colleagues by attending the events at the MINEXCHANGE 2022 SME Annual Conference & Expo. It’s never been more important to connect with industry professionals.

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2022 SME PHOTO CONTEST

Sunday, Feb. 27 – Wednesday, March 2

This year's theme is "Tools for the Trade”. Winning photos will be displayed at the MINEXCHANGE SME Annual Conference & Expo.

Make sure check out the winning photo display outside the Expo Hall.

For more information visit smenet.org/photocontest.

Sponsored by ASTERRA

MOVE MINING COMPETITION

Monday, Feb 28th | 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Move Mining is a dynamic competition aimed at elevating the perception of mining. From grassroots to global, teams pitch their best ideas on how to share the everyday importance of mining with the public. Watch the five final teams present their concepts live at MINEXCHANGE, where the top winning team will receive $5,000, with second place prize of $3,000 cash and 3rd place prize of $2,000 cash.

Title Sponsor: Komatsu

Move Mining NextGen Sponsor: Newmont Corporation
 

EXHIBIT HALL GRAND OPENING RECEPTION

Sunday, Feb. 27 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Kick off the conference with drinks and hors-d’oeuvres for the grand opening of the exhibit hall. With more than 750 exhibitors, this reception is a great time to start networking and learning what the exhibitors have to offer.

Food & Beverage Sponsored by: JENNMAR

SME FOUNDATION GALA DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION*

Sunday, Feb. 27 | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Aloha – Let’s Luau! Enjoy a tropical themed SME Foundation Annual Gala Dinner and Silent Auction. Join us in your best Hawaiian Aloha Attire* for cocktails, dinner, and themed entertainment. Close the evening at the Tiki Bar and Lounge. This event always sells out, so purchase your tickets with conference registration.

Plus, one lucky attendee will win a trip for two to Hawaii! Aloha!**

Learn more about the SME Foundation Dinner and other sponsored events at SME Foundation or contact us at smefoundation@smenet.org.

Gala Sweepstakes Sponsor: Cashman Equipment Company

Gala Wine sponsored by: Black & Veatch

Gala Cocktail Reception sponsored by: Metso Outotec

Gala Prizes sponsored by: J.H. Fletcher

SME Foundation/MINEXCHANGE Auction sponsored by: Civil & Environmental Consultants

*Not required to attend

**Must be present to win

6^TH ANNUAL SME HEALTH & SAFETY DIVISION 5K RUN*

Monday, Feb. 28 | 6:00 am - 8:00 am

Join the SME Health and Safety Division for the Sixth Annual Fun Run/Walk! through scenic Liberty Park in Salt Lake City. Bring your running shoes and warm clothes for this healthy start to the conference while supporting the Health and Safety Division. Enjoy views of the oldest and second-largest park in Salt Lake, including the oldest of two free-standing aviaries in the U.S. Participants will meet at the Salt Palace Convention Center and bus to the park for a fun run/walk at 6:30 am.

Title sponsor: Rio Tinto

Supporting sponsor: Predictive Compliance/MSHAWise

EXHIBIT HALL LUNCH

Monday, Feb. 24 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

This lunch on the exhibit hall floor allows you to grab a bite to eat and connect with our exhibitors before the technical program begins at 2:00 pm.

Food & Beverage Sponsored by: JENNMAR

 

WOMEN OF SME BREAKFAST*

Tuesday, March 1 | 7:00 am - 9:00 am
 

Join other women from the mining and mineral industries for this breakfast and panel discussion. Traditionally the breakfast has addressed issues that are specifically facing women and the industry as a whole. This is a fun way to start the day and to connect with other females in the industry.

Title sponsors: Newmont Corporation, Bechtel, FLSmidth and Nalco Water, a Ecolab Company and Freeport-McMoRan

 

EXHIBIT HALL AFTERNOON SOCIAL

Tuesday, March 1 | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Take some time to relax and walk the exhibit hall on Tuesday afternoon during the Afternoon Social. All attendees are welcome to come and walk the hall during the social while enjoying a drink and light snacks.

Food & Beverage Sponsored by: JENNMAR

BULK MATERIALS HANDLING POSTER SESSION

Tuesday, March 1 | 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

This event is by invitation only. 

In this session the professionals in Conveyance and Bulk Material Handling meet and enjoy a hosted reception that features detailed posters of more than 30 companies the details innovation in process and product.

CERTIFIED MINE SAFETY PROFESSIONAL RECEPTION

Tuesday, March 1 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

More information coming soon. 

 

MPD SCOTCH NIGHTCAP*

Tuesday, March 1 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Proceeds from this event support MPD’s scholarship and award funds, helping those who want to make a career in the industry and recognizing those who have made extraordinary contributions to the industry. In addition to the scotch tasting, there will be light snacks, desserts, cocktails and other drinks. Mineral-processing rock band Bass Metals is back by popular demand, with their "Storming the Wasatch" tour.

Title Sponsors: Molycop, Weir Minerals, Unified Purchasing Group (UPG) and SNC-Lavalin

Supporting Sponsors: FLSmidth, Solvay, Polydeck, Geopyörä Breakage Test, Derrick Corporation and Mill Creek Engineering

EXHIBIT HALL LUNCH

Wednesday, March 2 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Take advantage of this last chance to connect with exhibitors and enjoy lunch in the exhibit hall.  

Food & Beverage Sponsored by: JENNMAR

SME/AIME AWARDS CELEBRATION*

Wednesday, March 2 | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

As the closing event of MINEXCHANGE, the SME/AIME Awards Banquet brings together hundreds of industry professionals to celebrate the achievements and milestones of SME’s remarkable innovators, leaders and experts. This formal experience is a time to connect and honor 2021 SME President William Edgerton’s term and to welcome SME 2022 President Ronald Parratt.

*Denotes an event that requires an additional ticket to attend.

**Attendees must register for MINEXCHANGE to attend social functions. Multiple tickets for each event may be purchased.