About the event

From 9–11 September 2026, Katowice will take centre stage as the global hub for dialogue on the future of the extractive sector. Future Mining Forum & Expo is a unique event that blends long-standing heritage from the world-renowned mining fairs with cutting-edge components that reflect today’s global economic shifts.

At the heart of this event lies a vital idea: mining is a dynamic, rapidly evolving cornerstone of the modern economy. Today, the sector’s future is being shaped by copper, rare earth elements, critical minerals, and disruptive technologies. We are proud to showcase an industry that is ready for global competition—one that balances resource stewardship with a bold vision for the future and the energy transition.

Future Mining Forum & Expo is the meeting point for industrial leaders, machinery manufacturers, tech providers, geologists, experts, investors, and policy-makers. The event offers a unique window into global trends, a stage for groundbreaking innovations, and a chance to build high-level connections in an international business environment. It is a space where the public sector meets private capital to steer the direction of industrial development together.

The event’s structure has been carefully designed to address the complex challenges of the modern industry:

FUTURE MINING FORUM - an expert-led conference dedicated to high-level debate. Here, the industry joins forces with specialists to define opportunities, risks, and new operating models—addressing both immediate operational needs and long-term sector transformation.

FUTURE MINING EXPO – the largest and most diverse part of the event. It combines the legacy of the International Trade Fair for Mining, Power Generation and Metallurgy with a fresh approach to showcasing technology. This is the premier exhibition space for market leaders in machinery, equipment, and raw material supply.

INDUSTRIAL TECH & INNOVATION ZONE – where technology meets raw materials. This zone highlights how automation, data analytics, and digital solutions are enhancing safety and efficiency in extraction. It is the place for the tech creators building the resource sector of tomorrow.

Attending the Forum & Expo is your chance to gain direct insight into the innovations driving heavy industry and to play an active part in the discussion on the sector’s transformation. We invite you to Katowice to help us create a space for modern, safe, and efficient mining.