12th International Conference on Sustainable Development in the Minerals Industry
Medellín, Colombia – July 14 to 16, 2026
Building the Future of Sustainable Mining
SDIMI 2026 is not just a conference — it is a strategic platform where academia, industry leaders, government authorities, financial stakeholders, and global organizations converge to define the next era of sustainable mineral development.
Hosted in Medellín, Colombia — one of Latin America’s most dynamic innovation hubs — SDIMI 2026 offers a unique opportunity to engage with decision-makers and thought leaders shaping the minerals industry worldwide.
Registration Fees
International Participants:
USD $400
National Participants:
COP $1.200.000
Your participation includes:
• Full access to technical sessions (July 14–16, 2026)
• Welcome reception
• Official conference dinner
• Field experience (optional registration may apply)
• High-level networking spaces
• Digital proceedings and certification
Global Speakers in Sustainable Mining
International leaders redefining the future of the minerals industry
Juan Lucena, Ph.D.
Professor, Colorado School of Mines (EE. UU.)
An international leader in engineering education, technological ethics, and sustainability in the extractive sector.
His research integrates technical innovation, social responsibility, and environmental justice into engineering education.
He has led global studies on technological governance and community participation in mining projects.
At SDIMI 2026, he will provide a critical and strategic vision of the role of engineering in sustainable mining in the future.
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Kretschmann
Presidente, Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola (Alemania)
Renowned global leader in mining sustainability and post-mining transition strategies.
Former President of the Society of Mining Professors (SOMP), a global benchmark in mining academia.
He has led the transformation of mining education towards responsible, innovative models aligned with ESG challenges.
At SDIMI 2026, he will share a strategic vision on the role of mining in global sustainable development.
Juan María Menéndez, Ph.D.
Professor, University of Oviedo (Spain)
European academic and expert in mining engineering and sustainability applied to the extractive sector.
His work integrates operational efficiency, safety, and environmental management within the framework of the energy transition.
He has led research and international cooperation projects in responsible mining.
At SDIMI 2026, he will contribute a strategic European vision on innovation and sustainability in the global mining industry.