The Canadian Institute of Mining’s annual convention and expo takes place May 4–7, 2025, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, Canada. This year’s event, CIM Connect, will again dig into some of the most relevant topics and forward-looking solutions addressing today’s mining industry challenges.
The conference theme this year is “Minerals, Innovation, and the Energy Transition,”. Through three full days of immersive learning and knowledge exchange, it’s sure to feature ample discussion around critical minerals investments and the technologies driving the future of mining. We are encouraging our talented teammates to take the time to visit and learn.
While there is a lot to take in at this event, below are four ways you can make the most of your experience at this year’s show:
1. Monday CEO luncheon sponsored by ABB: Future forward – Profiling two mining industry innovators and technology early adopters
One key session taking place during the week is an exclusive CEO luncheon. Featuring a fireside chat with representatives from Dumont Nickel and Eldorado Gold Quebec, two companies leading the way in technology adoption, the discussion will focus on how automation, electrification, robotics and digitalization are being used to drive meaningful change. This event, sponsored by ABB will kick-off at 12:00 PM with a welcome and introduction from Sachin Jari, Business Line Manager for Mining in North America at ABB.
2. Tuesday panel session featuring Max Luedtke: Mining energy transition – Navigating innovation and the ecosystem
This panel will explore the evolving energy transition in Canadian mining, with a focus on the technologies, strategies, and partnerships that are enabling companies to meet their sustainability goals. Sponsored by SMS Equipment, the session will include insights from a range of industry voices, including ABB’s Max Luedtke, Vice President, Global Business Line Manager Mining.
Time: 14:00 – 15:15
Room: 516A
3. ABB expert presentations
ABB technology experts will be on hand throughout the conference to share learnings from recent deployments and discuss new solutions designed to support the shift to more efficient and sustainable mining operations. Add these topics and times to your calendar to gain insights in how you can apply automation, electrification, and digitalization to achieve your operational objectives:
Tuesday, May 6th
The Use of a Digital Twin with Advanced Process Control at Boliden Aitik Mine
Speakers: Abhijit Badwe, Claudio Toro
Time: 14:00 – 14:25
Room: 511 E
Wednesday, May 7th
World’s First UG BEV Trolley System - New Technology Milestone Propelling the Haulage Fleets of Today and Tomorrow
Speakers: Adrian Banu, Ratna Kanth Dittakavi
Time: 10:55 – 11:20
Room: 510B
Enhancing Productivity and Safety at the Point of Charge using ABB eMine™ Robot Automated Connection Device
Speakers: Adrian Banu, Ratna Kanth Dittakavi, Max Astrand
Time: 14:25 – 14:50
Room: 510B
To read the descriptions of these sessions or to access the full CIM agenda, view the CIM 2025 program.
4. One-on-one discussions with ABB experts
Throughout the course of the week, various members of ABB’s leadership and account management team are reserving time to connect with those who desire a more one-to-one discussion regarding their site’s challenges. Request a discussion with us and we’ll help coordinate a meeting time with those representatives who can best speak to your specific topics of interest.
You can also visit us throughout the week at the ABB Lounge – booth 2327 on the expo floor.
