Against the backdrop of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, global mining leaders unite to explore proven approaches to improving performance — from mine planning and fleet modernisation to asset reliability and operational resilience.
The 9th Edition Mining 4.0 Europe — Mining Operations & Performance Summit returns on 10–11 November 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, uniting senior executives from mining operators, OEMs and technology pioneers for two days of candid, closed-door discussion.
From AI-driven autonomous operations and digital twins to mine electrification, decarbonisation and predictive maintenance, the summit tackles the questions that define performance across the entire mining value chain — extraction, processing, logistics and beyond.
Part of the Future Bridge Mining Series, the summit is built around real operational case studies, peer-to-peer benchmarking and pre-arranged one-to-one meetings — not sales pitches.
Previous Series Speakers
Speakers from past Mining 4.0 editions represented companies including:
Geological and orebody knowledge to improve resource management and operational outcome.
Smart mine planning, resource utilization through integrated workflows, data-driven decision making.
Condition monitoring, asset health analytics and cutting unplanned downtime across fixed and mobile fleets.
Maximizing recovery rates and increasing processing efficiency through advanced technologies.
Breaking data silos: OT/IT convergence, open standards and single sources of operational truth.
Throughput, recovery and cost performance — benchmarking what best-in-class operations do differently.
Battery-electric fleets, autonomous equipment, charging infrastructure and operational readiness.
Responsible operations: tailings management, water stewardship and licence-to-operate in Europe.
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Join the organisations shaping the future of mining performance.
Hear directly from mining operators about what worked, what proved difficult and what it actually cost — first-hand deployment experience from real projects.
Benchmark candidly with peers facing the same operational challenges — under a senior-only, discussion-first format that stays off the record.
Extraction, processing, maintenance, logistics and energy — one agenda connecting performance decisions across the entire mining value chain.
Delegate places are curated for decision-makers. You will spend two days with the people who own budgets, roadmaps and operational results.
A compact, high-density format: 10–11 November 2026. Maximum insight and connections for minimum time away from the operation.
Trusted by operators like Rio Tinto, BHP, Anglo American and Glencore across previous editions — join a series with a genuine history of senior mining engagement.
Access the complete programme — speaker line-up, session abstracts, sponsorship details, and venue information.
Applicable for: Mining operators' representatives
Applicable for: Mining services and technologies providers such as: Robotics, Automation, Electrification, Safety & Security, Fleet Management, 5G & Private Networks, AI, Digital Solutions, Digital Transformation, Digital Twins, Cloud & Big Data, IoT, Asset Management, Geodata, Blasting
To register or enquire, email registration@future-bridge.eu
Direct access to C-suite and VP-level leaders from Europe's and the world's leading mining operators, OEMs and technology providers.
Operator case studies covering active deployments and real performance data — from mine planning and electrification to asset reliability.
Panel discussions, roundtables and structured Q&A with the mine managers and lead engineers solving real operational problems.
Up to 6 hours of structured networking, a drinks reception and a mobile app for connections before, during and after the summit.
Position your brand in front of the senior operations, processing, maintenance and digital leaders who drive purchasing and deployment decisions across the mining value chain.
Connect directly with COOs, VPs of Operations, Mine Managers and Lead Engineers from Europe's and the world's most significant mining producers.
Focused, meaningful interactions with a carefully curated audience of senior operators — an intimate format where every conversation counts.
Stand out in a focused environment with a limited number of partners per tier. Your brand gets genuine attention from the right people.
Your logo and company description across all printed and digital materials — agenda, social media, marketing emails, brochures and promotional content.
Present your solutions to an audience actively seeking answers to real operational challenges — from mine planning and electrification to asset reliability and connected operations.
Align your brand with the influential operators and technology leaders driving performance and innovation across European and global mining operations.
Launch and introduce your solutions to a targeted audience of mining operators and decision-makers
Connect with the key decision-makers responsible for purchasing, deployment and technology integration at mine and plant level
Boost brand credibility and market position within the European and global mining operations community
Showcase successful case studies and project outcomes to an audience that values real-world performance evidence
Exhibit your products and services in the networking area with direct access to delegates during all breaks
Receive the full conference documentation package including all speaker presentations and session materials
These companies partnered with previous editions of the Future Bridge Mining Series. Sponsorship of the 9th Edition Mining 4.0 Europe Summit 2026 is now open.
Great to connect face to face with previous, present and (hopefully) future industry colleagues, friends and contacts. Thanks to everyone for your insights and engagement! Well done to Future Bridge s.r.o for putting this together!
This was an excellent conference — learned insights from fellow presenters representing the mining industry, mining research organizations, tech providers and consultants.
Future Bridge did an excellent job in bringing together outstanding experts from across the mining and metals industry to speak to a timely and a critical need for the future.
Thank you to Future Bridge Events for a fun, informative and well organised conference.
Watch highlights from previous Mining 4.0 summits — operator discussions, technical sessions, and networking in action.
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