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The Golden Rules for Delegates

Ready to make your Mining Indaba 2026 experience valuable and impactful?

Use this helpful guide to plan your experience before, during and after the event - so you leave with meaningful insights, strong connections and tangible outcomes.
 

Before the event At the event After the event Download PDF Guide

Before the event...

Follow these steps to prepare for Mining Indaba.

 Set your goals

Define what success looks like for you:

  • Are you attending to source deals, meet investors, build partnerships, or gather market intelligence?
  • Identify key sessions to attend, delegates to meet, or companies you plan to engage with.
  • Set realistic and measurable goals, i.e. number of meetings, sessions attended and connections made.

 Plan your agenda

  • Review the conference agenda and shortlist sessions aligned to your objectives. Find out more here.
  • Identify keynote speakers, government officials, CEOs or panellists you want to hear from. Find out more here.
  • Balance content sessions with networking time to avoid overloading your schedule. Find out more here.

  Activate your profile on the Mining Indaba App

  • Download the Mining Indaba App and complete your delegate profile. Find out more here.
  • Use the Mining Indaba App to see who’s attending.
  • Request meetings in advance to secure time with key contacts.

 Let people know you’re attending

  • Announce your attendance on LinkedIn and other social media platforms using event hashtags: #MI26 #MiningIndaba2026 #StrongerTogether #MakeYourMark
  • Reach out to existing contacts to set up meetings ahead of time.
  • If relevant, coordinate attendance with colleagues to divide sessions and networking opportunities.

At the event...

Follow these steps to maximise your time onsite.

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 Navigate the event with purpose

  • Arrive early to avoid queues and familiarise yourself with the venue layout.
  • Prioritise high-impact sessions but allow flexibility for spontaneous meetings.
  • Take notes during sessions and flag insights that are relevant to your role or organisation.

 Engage actively in sessions

  • Ask questions and participate where appropriate.
  • Attend sessions where your current or prospective partners are speaking.
  • Use sessions as conversation starters for follow-up networking.

 Make the most of networking opportunities

 Use the app in real time

  • Keep track of meetings, messages and contacts through the app.
  • Make quick notes after meetings to capture context and next steps.

After the event...

Follow these steps to turn conversations into outcomes.

 Follow up promptly

  • Reach out to new contacts within 48 hours while conversations are still fresh.
  • Reference where you met and what you discussed to personalise your message.
  • Share relevant information, introductions or documents promised during meetings.

 Consolidate your learnings

  • Review notes from sessions and meetings.
  • Summarise key trends, risks and opportunities identified during the event.
  • Share insights with colleagues or stakeholders who did not attend.

 Measure your success

  • Assess outcomes against the goals you set before the event.
  • Identify which sessions and networking formats delivered the most value.
  • Use these insights to refine your approach for Mining Indaba 2027.

Have questions?

If you have any questions about attending Mining Indaba 2026, please contact us using this form.

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VENUE

CTICC
Cape Town
South Africa

DATES

9-12 February 2026

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