Jan 26–29, 2026
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AME Roundup 2026
January 26 – 29, 2026
AME Roundup is where deals are made, talent is discovered, and trends are set. In January 2025, thousands of geoscientists, prospectors, financiers, investors, suppliers, governments and Indigenous partners from around the world connected and exchanged knowledge in beautiful Vancouver, Canada.
For explorers, by explorers.
Events
Speaker Sessions
Each carefully moderated technical sessions features hand-selected speakers, leaders, geologists, researchers and innovators at the forefront of mineral exploration and discovery.
Networking
Each January, AME Roundup provides a wide range of opportunities for conference attendees to meet new people and reconnect with friends and colleagues.
Exhibit Hall
The AME Exhibit Hall is a dynamic four-day trade show featuring key players in mineral exploration, development, mining and reclamation.
Short Courses
AME Roundup short courses are one- or two-day learning opportunities to take a deep dive into relevant and specific topics.
Partner Events
Alongside AME Roundup, numerous companies, groups and associations organize events to connect with conference attendees.
Students
Walk the Exhibit Hall, connect at the Student Industry Networking Event, present a Poster, or learn the basics at the Student Short Course.Events
Speaker Sessions
Each carefully moderated technical sessions features hand-selected speakers, leaders, geologists, researchers and innovators at the forefront of mineral exploration and discovery.
Networking
Each January, AME Roundup provides a wide range of opportunities for conference attendees to meet new people and reconnect with friends and colleagues.
Exhibit Hall
The AME Exhibit Hall is a dynamic four-day trade show featuring key players in mineral exploration, development, mining and reclamation.
Short Courses
AME Roundup short courses are one- or two-day learning opportunities to take a deep dive into relevant and specific topics.
Partner Events
Alongside AME Roundup, numerous companies, groups and associations organize events to connect with conference attendees.
Students
Walk the Exhibit Hall, connect at the Student Industry Networking Event, present a Poster, or learn the basics at the Student Short Course.Speakers
Chief Leanne Joe
Economic Reconciliation, Siyam Consulting
Sarah Ellis
Economic Geologist, Yukon Geological Survey
David J Szumigala
Senior Minerals Geologist, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
Doris Bill
Former Chief, DBill Consulting
Gordon Clarke
Director British Columbia Mineral Development Office, British Columbia Geological Survey
Gina M Nagano
CEO, House of Wolf & Associates Inc.
Sharon Singh
Partner, McMillan LLP
Joey-Lee Morigeau
Human Resources Director, Tahltan Nation Development Corporation
Premier David Eby
Premier, Government of British Columbia
Taylor Smith
General Manager, Construction, Tahltan Nation Development Corporation
Erin Workman
Group Head, Exploration & Geosciences, Newmont
Scott Berdahl
CEO, Snowline Gold
Stephen Piercey
University Research Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Cynthia Asp
Local Project Coordinator, Global Indigenous Development Trust
Tristan Asp
Environmental and Technology Apprentice, Global Indigenous Development Trust
Brandon Smith
Project Liaison & Environmental, Global Indigenous Development Trust
Edgard Villanueva-Cruz
CEO, Turtle Island Connection
Sonia Molodecky
President, Global Indigenous Development Trust / Spirit Rock Resources
Jeanie McLean
Hon., Government of Yukon
John Rustad
Leader , Conservative Party of B.C.
Nathan Bridge
VP Exploration, CanAlaska Uranium
Rowena Alavi-Gunn
Senior Analyst, Wood Mackenzie
Kendra Johnston
Managing Director, PearTree Securities Inc.
Chief Willie Sellars
Chief, Williams Lake First Nation
Nicole D Barlow
Founder & CEO, Purple Rock Inc.
Amber Chong
Technical Lead Engagement, Two Worlds Consulting
Mark Gibson
Chief Geophysics Officer, Ivanhoe Electric
Doug Silver
CEO, Balfour Holdings LLC
Adam Lundin
Chair, Lundin Mining Corporation
Jacqueline Williams
Managing Consultant & Data Scientist, IBM
Alex Harvey
Senior Managing Consultant, IBM
Christy Smith
Senior Vice President, Indigenous Engagement and Human Environment, Falkirk Environmental Consultants Ltd.
Michael McPhie
Executive Chairman and Founding Partner, Falkirk Environmental Consultants Ltd.
Melissa Friend
Senior Geologist & Associate, Archer, Cathro & Associates (1981) Limited
Neil McCallum
Director and VP of Exploration, Q2 Metals Corp
Miguel Martinez
Senior Geochemist, ALS Global
Kody Penner
Vice President, Corporate Development, Nations Royalty
Dr. Rebecca Hunter
Vice President, Exploration, Forum Energy Metals Corp.
Doris Hiam-Galvez
Senior Advisor, Hatch Ltd.
Paul Mircea Ivascanu
GM Exploration, Dundee Precious Metals
Erin Carswell
Vice President, Exploration, Foran Mining
Ronald Voordouw
Partner and Director Geoscience, Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd
Cathy Fitzgerald
President & Chief Geologist, South Pacific Metals Corp.
Flyn McCarthy
Principal, SysEne Consulting
Scott Heffernan
EVP Exploration, Equinox Gold Corp
Neil Prowse
Project Geologist, American Eagle Gold
Ken Konkin, P.Geo.
President & CEO, Tudor Gold Corp
James Scoates
Professor, University of British Columbia
Jean-Marc Lulin
President & CEO, Azimut Exploration Inc.
Andy Randell
Principal Geoscientist, SGDS Hive / Independence Gold Corp.
Ryan Burke
Prospector & Geologist, Self Employed
Douglas C Kreiner
Associate Center Director, geology, USGS Alaska Science Center
Kate Rubingh
Postdoctoral Fellow at MDRU, University of British Columbia
Jerry Asp
CEO, Global Indigenous Development Trust
Dianne Mitchinson
Research Scientist, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Darren Burrows
Senior Exploration Geophysicist, Fleet Space Technologies
Michael Durose
President & CEO, Lavras Gold Corp.
David Moynihan
Senior Project Geologist, Yukon Geological Survey
Tracy Lydiatt
Manager, Mining Innovation, Foresight Canada
Dejan Milidragovic
Research Scientist, Geological Survey of Canada
Maurice Colpron
Head, Bedrock Geology, Yukon Geological Survey
Roddy Campbell
Minerals Geologist, British Columbia Geological Survey
Evan Orovan
Senior Economic Geologist, British Columbia Geological Survey
Manoel Valcarcel
Structural Geologist and Software Developer, PE Limited
Arash Adnani
Founder, PrivatePlacements.com | Blender Media
Nancy Norris
Senior Director, ESG & Digital Trust, B.C. Ministry of Energy, Mines & Low Carbon Innovation
Lynda Smithard
COO, McCue Engineering Contractors
Stephen Pope
Technical Lead, Data & Information, Teck Resources
Adam Coulter
Vice President, Exploration, Cascadia Minerals Ltd.
Esther Bordet
Geologist & Illustrator, Yukon Graphic Recording
Tony Reda
President & CEO, Tectonic Metals
Beth Borody
Founder & CEO, Femina Collective
Joe Mazumdar
Editor/Analyst, Exploration Insights
Simon M. Jowitt
Director of the Ralph J. Roberts Center for Research in Economic Geology and the Arthur Brant Chair of Exploration Geology, University of Nevada
Francois Bouchard
Géologue sénior, exploration, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Francois Robert
Consultant, FR Geo-consult
Emil Kalinowski
Director, Metals Market Research, Wheaton Precious MetalsSponsors
AME Roundup is the premier gathering place for thousands of geoscientists, prospectors, financiers, investors, suppliers and indigenous partners. Find out how your company can support AME at Roundup 2024 and through additional sponsorship opportunities online and in-person throughout the year.
Get Involved
There are numerous opportunities to participate in AME Roundup, including the Exhibit Hall, Core Shack, Project Generators Hub and Prospectors’ Tent, Media Partnerships, speaking, training and volunteer opportunities.
AME Membership
Your membership gives AME a stronger voice to help shape and influence exploration policy in BC. As a member, you’ll join other long-time members who understand the industry, know the business cycles and how to navigate the challenges companies in our industry face.