Call for Short Course Proposals
The Program Committee of the World Mining Congress 2026 invites the submission of proposals for short courses to be held in Lima, Peru on June 22 and 23, 2026, immediately prior to the Congress. These courses offer participants an opportunity to expand their knowledge and engage in interactive, hands-on learning experiences.
Key Information and Focus
6 Priority Topics
We encourage proposals that address the six topics. Priority will be given to courses that help accelerate project delivery, increase drastically efficiency, and make much better use of existing resources.
- Mining Science & Innovation
- AI & Data-Driven Decision Making
- Process Innovation, Circularity & Recovery
- Environmental Stewardship & Nature-Positive Solutions
- Critical Minerals, Strategic Materials & Mineral Policy
- Smart Operations & Systems Integration
Course Duration Formats
Short courses are offered in a few formats to accommodate content depth:
| Half day: | 4 hours |
| Full day: | 8 hours |
| Two days: | 16 hours |
Important Dates
| Call for proposals opens: | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Proposal submission deadline: | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Notification of acceptance: | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Submit course materials: | Mar 31, 2026 |
Target Audience for WMC 2026
Your courses will attract a diverse, high-level audience at the congress:
- Senior executives and industry leaders from the sector and their suppliers.
- Government representatives and members of multilateral organizations.
- Academics, researchers and students from prestigious universities and global innovation centers.
- Leaders of international organizations driving change and collaboration in mining and sustainability.
- Experts in digital transformation, governance, and sustainability shaping the future of the industry.
Evaluation Process and Criteria
Proposals will be reviewed by the WMC Program Committee. WMC does not guarantee the acceptance of any proposal. Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria, aligned with the Congress theme “Mining for the Future” and the T3 principles (Trust, Transformation and Technology):
Clarity and depth
Clear objectives, coherent structure and depth of content.
Practical Impact and Urgency
Direct applicability to current industry challenges with potential for immediate transformation of results.
Relevance to the Congress Theme
Alignment with key priorities, achieving a lot more from existing resources and significantly reducing project timelines.
Instructor expertise
Proven experience, recognized leadership and the ability to inspire practical application.
Course design & interactivity
Well structured, engaging format fostering dialogue, collaboration and participants involvement.