Society of Mining Professors
Call for abstracts
Society of Mining Professors
Call for abstracts
Abstract submissions open
The conference committee invites abstract submissions for presentation at the 34th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Society of Mining Professors, to be held in Sydney, Australia from 5—11 September, 2024.
Key dates for Abstracts
4 February 2024: Abstract submission deadline
4 March 2024: Acceptance of abstracts
4 April 2024: Submission of papers or extended abstracts
5—11 September 2024: Dates of the 34th Annual General Meeting and Conference
4 March 2024: Acceptance of abstracts
4 April 2024: Submission of papers or extended abstracts
5—11 September 2024: Dates of the 34th Annual General Meeting and Conference
Conference themes
The Conference Organising Committee are seeking abstract submissions relating to the following conference themes:
Technology Integration: Research
- Digital transformation
- Smart mining
- Electrification and automation
- Energy storage solutions
- Critical minerals applications/substitutions
- Recent trends, challenges, and opportunities
Technology Integration: Education
- Workforce evolution
- Attracting talents
- Future curriculum ideas
- Mining awareness and cultural considerations
- Industry collaborations
- Recent trends, challenges and opportunities
Technology Integration: Operational Excellence
- Sustainability and improved ESG
- Achieving decarbonisation and net-zero
- Zero-entry mining
- Invisible mining
- Showcase of industry applications
Diversity: strategies for inclusive growth, diversity and equity in the mining workforce
- Expanding the horizon: The future of diversity in mining
- Integrating diverse voices in policy-making and strategy
- Social integration of mining communities
Diversity: Building an inclusive legacy
- The gender gap in mining: addressing systemic barriers
- Bridging generational boundaries
- Community engagement and collaboration
- Developing countries challenges
Diversity: Ore and more, enriching mining
- Mining the global talent pool
- Working with multicultural workforce
- Women in mining: pioneers, leaders, and the future
- Disabled miners: accessibility and empowerment
Diversity: Unearthed potential
- Inclusive mining in the digital age
- Tech solutions for inclusive mining operations
- Age diversity, combining traditional wisdom with modern insights
Share your expertise
Submit an abstract before 4 February 2024. Abstracts are being managed by UNSW and are submitted via email to SOMP2024@unsw.edu.au
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