Technology and Innovation to Take Centre Stage at IMARC 2026

The organiser says technology and innovation will take centre stage at IMARC 2026, with more than 500 solution providers expected to exhibit, including at least 150 first-time exhibitors, alongside the return of the Innovation & Investment Alley, a dedicated hub for emerging innovators. According to the organiser, rising costs, workforce challenges and productivity pressures are accelerating mining operators' adoption of AI, automation and digital solutions. The accompanying article carries the views of IMARC exhibitors and speakers, including SAP, Sanjeev Kumar of MOVUS, Paul House of IMDEX and Nicki Ivory of Deloitte, on the technologies and trends shaping the future of mining.