Agenda

Mining companies present project status, contracting priorities and supply timelines across exploration, construction and operations. The conference targets supplier firms, with limited access for exhibitors and sponsors of the San Juan International Mining Expo. Sessions are followed by a business brunch and, subsequently, by structured demand-driven meetings between suppliers and decision-makers.

An executive version of the Argentina Copper Conference, integrated into the San Juan International Mining Expo as its main side event. Ahead of the province's welcome reception, the session will focus, through a dynamic and high-level format, on the key themes shaping the present and outlook of Argentina's copper sector.

Through a series of strategic panels, the program presents the status of project pipelines, investment focus areas, companies' operational context and the international landscape. It also incorporates key variables such as geopolitics, financing, management and infrastructure, with a direct impact on the development of the copper sector.

Local initiatives and products developed by regional talent from San Juan.

An activity that highlights the role of mining workers within the opening day of the San Juan International Mining Expo and in the lead-up to Argentina's Mining Day, with participation from union representatives and industry stakeholders. A gathering and recognition space promoted by the Argentine Mining Workers' Association (AOMA).

An intensive challenge aimed at university and technical students from San Juan, focused on developing applied solutions to real-world mining challenges through collaborative work and an interdisciplinary approach.

Teams composed of profiles from engineering, design, economics, IT, and exact and social sciences work on challenges proposed by companies and sector organizations, linked to industrial processes, technological innovation, and environmental, social, organizational and logistical aspects.

The activity is organized by the Faculty of Engineering of the National University of San Juan, with participation from companies and sector institutions that contribute challenges and support the evaluation process.

This side event provides a platform for dialogue and analysis on the role of talent, industry and institutional articulation in the development of Argentina's mining sector.

The agenda addresses female participation in mining, integration with the national industrial ecosystem, and challenges related to employment, training, productivity and supplier development, from a technical, business and institutional perspective.

The session brings together representatives from the mining, industrial and associative sectors, promoting the exchange of experiences and the identification of concrete opportunities for articulation between mining and industry.

An update session on technologies developed in Germany for application in the mining industry, with a focus on advanced solutions, industrial integration and knowledge transfer to projects in Argentina and the region.

The program addresses the positioning of Germany's technology ecosystem within the sector, its link to the global mining industry, and opportunities for collaboration with local development. Co-organized with VDMA Mining & Minerals.

Local initiatives and products developed by regional talent from San Juan.

An institutional presentation of the Community Development Committees of Iglesia and Jáchal, featuring local representatives and key stakeholders from the Veladero project. The session will include remarks by Marcelo Álvarez, Vice President of Government Affairs LATAM at Barrick, together with committee members, addressing collaborative work with local communities and current initiatives across both departments.

Mining Day celebration — hosted by Los Azules.

Hosted by the Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies (CAEM).

Annual dinner held in commemoration of Argentina's Mining Day, organized by the Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies (CAEM) within the framework of the San Juan International Mining Expo, and hosted at Quinta Nazareno, Pocito, San Juan.

The event brings together sector representatives, authorities and industry stakeholders in an institutional setting to mark the occasion and recognize the role of mining in Argentina.

Continuation of the 24-hour intensive challenge aimed at university and technical students from San Juan, focused on developing applied solutions to real-world mining challenges through collaborative work and an interdisciplinary approach.

At this stage, teams advance in the consolidation and final presentation of proposals developed from challenges posed by companies and sector organizations, linked to industrial processes, technological innovation, and environmental, social, organizational and logistical dimensions.

The session is part of a broader training and educational engagement program that includes activities for secondary-level students and dedicated spaces for teacher training, consolidating a comprehensive approach to talent development within the mining industry.

The program concludes with the presentation of results and the awards ceremony, with participation from provincial authorities, academic representatives and industry stakeholders.

The activity is organized by the Faculty of Engineering of the National University of San Juan, with participation from companies and sector institutions that contribute challenges and support the evaluation process.

The Mining Engineering sessions provide a specialized platform for professional development and technical exchange among engineers, operations managers and sector professionals.

The program addresses trends in safety, processing, mine closure and industrial applications, along with professional practice, regulatory developments and the strategic role of engineering in mining at both national and international levels.

A specialized session focused on the geological analysis of projects under development and the strategic role of geology within the mining industry.

The program includes technical presentations, case study reviews and professional updates, with a focus on geological characterization, exploration and professional practice within the provincial and national mining context.

Panel discussion featuring representatives from the mining sector. The session will provide a space for exchange and networking among entrepreneurs from different communities, sharing experiences and success stories.

Local initiatives and products developed by regional talent from San Juan.

A technical session focused on the role of drilling across different stages of mining projects, with participation from companies, industry professionals and operations and human resources specialists.

The agenda includes expert presentations with a focus on local experience, a panel discussion on operational challenges and working conditions, and dedicated sessions connecting HR areas with mining companies, aligned with labor demand and technical requirements.

End of the San Juan International Mining Expo 2026.