Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration - SME MineXchange 2027
Event Date
February 28 – March 3, 2027
Location
Denver, CO
Expected Exhibitors
900
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryMINEXCHANGE, the SME Annual Conference & Expo, is the flagship gathering of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) and one of the mining industry's premier technical events. The 2027 edition takes place February 28 – March 3 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, and is collocated with the CMA Western Mining Summit hosted by the Colorado Mining Association.
The conference brings together mining and mineral professionals from around the world for technical sessions, keynote presentations, poster sessions, short courses, and a large exhibition floor. Attendees include engineers, executives, researchers, policymakers, procurement leaders, and suppliers representing the full mineral value chain — from exploration and resource development to processing, environmental management, and supply logistics.
With a full-conference registration covering all technical and keynote sessions, digital preprints, four days of Expo access, networking receptions, and the Awards Celebration, MINEXCHANGE is worth attending for professionals seeking to share best practices, discover new products and technologies, earn professional development, and build relationships across the global mining market. SME represents more than 14,000 members worldwide, and the annual conference is its signature event.
Show Highlights
- Technical Program: Hundreds of technical sessions, keynote sessions, and poster sessions covering mining, metallurgy, and exploration.
- The Expo: A large exhibition hall connecting attendees with the world's mining market; several networking functions (opening reception, luncheons, and an afternoon social) are held on the show floor.
- Short Courses: Pre- and in-conference professional education courses.
- Signature features: Innovation Island, the Young Leaders Program, Student Activities, the SME Media Contest, and the Mining NOW +SME podcast.
- Awards Celebration recognizing industry achievement, plus division functions and the Jackling Lecture.
- Collocated CMA Western Mining Summit, adding a regional Western mining program alongside the national conference.
- Overall Conference Sponsor: South32, with support from industry leaders including Newmont, Freeport-McMoRan, Hecla, and Coeur Mining.
Attendance
SME has stated it expected more than 7,000 attendees at the conference, and exhibitor materials reference access to over 7,400 qualified attendees. The audience spans engineers, executives, researchers, policymakers, procurement leaders, and commercial partners from across the global mining industry.
Booth Pricing
SME does not publish a flat booth rate on its public pages, but exhibitor materials note the Expo offers over 300,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space with over 900 booths. Each 10' x 10' (100 sq. ft.) booth includes two complimentary full-conference registrations and two complimentary exhibit booth staff registrations, plus a company ID sign and a free ShowGuide listing. Booth pricing is available through the SME Exhibits team and the Exhibitor Resource Center; companies that purchase space after January 15, 2027 will not appear in the printed onsite program.
Registration
Register online through SME using your smenet.org login credentials at the official registration portal. Nonmember registration includes SME professional membership through December 2027.
Pricing tiers (full-conference):
- Early Bird (on or before January 14, 2027): Member $945; Nonmember $1,265; Student Member $275.
- Standard (January 15 – February 22, 2027): Member $1,095; Nonmember $1,415; Student Member $335.
- Onsite (from February 23, 2027): Member $1,245; Nonmember $1,565; Student Member $395.
Additional pass types include One-Day Conference, Expo Hall One-Day and Two-Day visitor passes, exhibitor registrations, and spouse/companion registration. Separate CMA Western Mining Summit rates are also available. A Hardship Registration program and Letters of Invitation for international attendees are offered. Maritz Global Events is the official registration and housing partner.
History
MINEXCHANGE is the annual conference and expo of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME), a professional society representing more than 14,000 members worldwide. The event rotates among major U.S. cities each year — recent and upcoming editions include Salt Lake City, Utah (2026, at the Salt Palace Convention Center) and Denver, Colorado (2027, at the Colorado Convention Center). The 2027 conference is notable for being collocated with the Colorado Mining Association's Western Mining Summit.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: September 3, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is MINEXCHANGE 2027 held?
MINEXCHANGE 2027, the SME Annual Conference & Expo, takes place February 28 – March 3, 2027 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
Who should attend MINEXCHANGE?
The event draws mining and mineral professionals from around the world, including engineers, executives, researchers, policymakers, procurement leaders, and suppliers across the full mineral value chain. SME expected more than 7,000 attendees.
How do I register and what does it cost?
You register online through SME using your smenet.org credentials. Full-conference early-bird rates (on or before January 14, 2027) are $945 for members and $1,265 for nonmembers, with standard and onsite rates increasing after that; one-day, Expo-only, student, and exhibitor passes are also available.
What is included in a full conference registration?
Full-conference registration includes access to all technical, keynote, and poster sessions, digital technical preprints, four days of Expo access, the opening reception, Monday and Wednesday lunches in the Expo, the Tuesday afternoon social, and the Awards Celebration.
How do I exhibit at MINEXCHANGE 2027?
Exhibit space is sold through the SME Exhibits team and Exhibitor Resource Center, with the Expo offering over 300,000 sq. ft. and more than 900 booths. Each 10'x10' booth includes two full-conference and two booth-staff registrations; companies buying space after January 15, 2027 will not appear in the printed onsite program.
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