September 28th – 30th 2026 – London, United Kingdom.
Finest-Gold Incorporated is pleased to gather industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers at the 2026 conference on mining technology. We aim to create a collaborative environment where participants can explore the latest advancements in the mining industry. Join mining leaders, technology innovators, investors, policymakers, researchers, and industry professionals for a high-impact conference exploring the technologies transforming the mining industry.
From artificial intelligence and automation to digital twins, autonomous equipment, sustainable mining, advanced exploration, and data-driven operations, the 2026 Mining Technology Conference brings the people and ideas shaping the next generation of mining together.
Dr. Peter Rahman Doctor of Business Administration – DBA in International Business (USA) Certified International Trade Professional – CITP (Canada) Former Professor of Business Management – Douglas College (Canada)
Dr. Michael Henry, DBA Dean, School of Business and Economics, Thompson Rivers University, Canada Michael Henry is the Dean of the School of Business & Economics at Thompson Rivers University. Mike Henry’s career spans the non-profit and private sectors, government and academia. His experience includes leadership of non-profit organizations, political organization, experience as a provincial elected official, small business ownership and consulting to government and the resource sector. He is a past president of the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, President-Elect of the Canadian Council for Small Business & Entrepreneurship and the Treasurer of the Canadian Federation of Business School Deans. He is a board member of the Kamloops Innovation Council, the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce and the Uptown Business Association. He regularly consults to government, non-profit and private businesses on strategy, regulatory affairs and public engagement. His research focuses on gender and trust issues in family business succession and international differences in family business. Mike holds an MBA from the University of Alberta and a DBA from the University of Southern Queensland.
Instructor, Douglas College, Canada Gabriela Birnfeld Kurtz is a multidisciplinary professional with over 12 years of experience spanning academia, design, digital marketing, and game research. She has excelled in teaching higher education for more than 10 years at institutions such as University Canada West, Langara, University of the Fraser Valley, Douglas College, and others. Gabriela also boasts 8 years of academic research experience and a PhD awarded with honors. She is an active member of multiple research labs and congress committees, with 30+ academic works published. Additionally, Gabriela has more than a decade of experience in digital marketing and branding strategy, having worked as a Marketing Manager in the software industry and coordinated communications at IDEAR/PUCRS. She is also a mentor for startups to become investment-ready and to scale-up their businesses through Digital Marketing in Canada and Brazil.
The mining industry is entering a new era.
As mines become more connected, automated, intelligent, and environmentally responsible, technology is no longer simply supporting mining operations—it is redefining how minerals are discovered, extracted, processed, and delivered.
The Mining Technology Conference provides a platform to explore the latest innovations, share practical experiences, build strategic partnerships, and identify opportunities for the future.
1:30 PM - 1:35PM
Opening Remarks by Conference Chair Dr. Peter Rahman
Keynote Speech by Swati Sally
Author Presentation: Rishabh Pant
Organized By: Finest-Gold INC.
Conference Enquiries: info@finesegoldinc.com