The poster call will give participants the opportunity to showcase their best research to global leaders. Proposals can be submitted until November 30, 2025.
Lima, October 31, 2025. The Program Committee of the World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026 is pleased to announce its International Call for Posters — an important opportunity for researchers, professionals, and academics from around the world to present their projects, studies, and innovations in mining, in line with the Congress theme: “Mining for the Future: Trust, Technology & Transformation.”
Through T3 — Trust, Transformation and Technology, the WMC 2026 invites the global mining community to join us in shaping an industry that delivers more, faster, and better for people and the planet.
A poster offers you the opportunity to personally engage with participants interested in your research, innovations, and ideas—connecting across disciplines and sparking collaboration. All accepted posters will be published in the official Congress Proceedings, alongside the technical papers.
Topics of Interest
Posters should focus on one or more of the following themes:
- 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
Aligned with Mining for the Future, priority will be given to contributions that:
- Drastically increase efficiency and value from existing resources, and
- Accelerate project delivery to meet the world’s urgent demand for critical minerals responsibly.
The poster submission process will remain open until November 30, 2025. Selected participants will be notified by January 15, 2026, and the final poster materials must be submitted by March 31, 2026. Submit your poster proposal at www.wmc2026.org/call-for-posters/ or contact wmc2026@iimp.org.pe for more information
A Global Platform for Innovation
The World Mining Congress 2026, to be held from June 24–26, 2026, in Lima, Peru, will bring together global leaders, researchers, companies, governments, and organizations committed to shaping a mining industry that is more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive. Founded in 1958 and held every four years since, the WMC is a prestigious global gathering with a strong strategic and technical focus, attracting thousands of professionals passionate about the sector.
This Congress is a call to action—an opportunity for government and industry leaders, investors, scientists, and global institutions to come together and reimagine mining as a force for lasting prosperity, while protecting people and the planet.