Innovation & Investment Alley

Showcasing Game-Changing Technology at the Centre of Mining's Future

Following a successful launch in 2025, the Innovation & Investment Alley returns in 2026 - a dedicated zone spotlighting breakthrough technologies poised to transform the mining and resources sector. Innovators, startups, research teams, and technology developers will each showcase one standout solution that drives cost reduction, productivity gains, and sustainable outcomes.

It's a prime destination for investors, miners, venture capitalists, and industry leaders to discover breakthrough innovations with strong commercial potential.

By placing early-stage technologies in front of key decision-makers, the Innovation & Investment Alley helps turn breakthrough research into commercial reality.

What You'll Experience

Product Showcases

Each participating company will have its own stand, spotlighting their high-impact solution - addressing challenges such as remote energy, automation, process efficiency, or sustainability. These showcases are designed to spark collaboration, drive commercialisation, and enable real-world impact.

Innovation & Investment Roundtables

At the heart of the Alley, our roundtables create intimate, high-value opportunities for connection. Each session is led by a participating company, allowing them to highlight the challenges, capabilities, and requirements it needs to scale and commercialise their innovation. Surrounded by attendees, they'll present directly to investors, venture capitalists, corporate innovation teams, and prospective clients.

Participating companies

For Innovators: Get Involved

We invite innovators, startups, research teams, and technology developers to present their game-changing technologies to a global audience of mining leaders, investors, and METS collaborators.

Why participate?

Gain exposure to mining company innovation leads, corporate VCs, and tech investors
Accelerate market entry and commercial opportunities
Build credibility and visibility at Australia’s most influential mining event
Align with global priorities such as decarbonisation, digital transformation, and sustainable growth

Each participant will receive:

Prominent branding within the Alley, including a 1m² individual "Tech Pod" to showcase their innovation
Access to the Traxys IMARC Connect Platform, enabling scheduled meetings with investors and other attendees
Eligibility to compete in the IMARC METS Pitch Battle, participate in Roundtable Discussions, and contend for the new Mining Beacon Breakthrough Innovation Award - presented at the IMARC Gala Dinner on 29 October

Interested? Contact us here

For Sponsors: Support what's next in the industry

Showcase your commitment to advancing R&D and sustainable mining innovation.

Sponsoring the Innovation & Investment Alley places your brand at the forefront of the sector's future - and supports the vital bridge between new technologies and industry application.

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Introducing the

Mining Beacon Breakthrough Innovation Award

The Mining Beacon Breakthrough Innovation Award will honour a standout innovation with current and future step-change potential. Open to IMARC 2026 sponsors and exhibitors, including those in the Innovation & Investment Alley, the award celebrates a product, technology, or solution that has potential to shape the future of the mining and resources industry. The award will be presented during the IMARC Gala Dinner on 29 October.

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