Learn
Hear directly from engineers, operators and solution providers tackling real challenges across mining operations in West Africa.
Practical insights for mining operations
The Innovation Hub brings together industry experts to tackle the technical, regulatory, and operational challenges shaping mining in West Africa. The programme focuses on what really matters on mine sites today. Whether you’re looking to solve specific challenges or get a clearer view of current industry practices, it’s a chance to engage with specialists, ask questions, and walk away with insights you can put into practice straight away.
Why attend?
Engage
Ask questions, share experiences and have practical conversations with people who understand day-to-day site realities.
Apply
Walk away with useful insights and ideas you can take back to site and put into practice straight away.
Key Themes
Day 1
11:00 - 11:45
Manufacturing Certainty: High-Performance HDPE Liners as the First Line of Defense in TSF Risk Management.
Speaker: Khaled Elnezami, Export Manager, Hyma Plastics
11:45 – 12:30
Improving Process visibility and throughout with Real-time Monitoring
Speaker: Julien Pierre, Business Development Manager, Hexagon
12:30 – 13:15
Local Engineering Excellence, traversing design to construction.
Speaker: Thomas Owusu, Technical Director – MAC Engineering, Projects and Consultancy.
13:15 – 14:00
Transforming Mining with Sandvik Technology: From Integrated Mine Planning to Execution
Speaker: Frederick Owusu-Agyapong, Sandvik
14:00 – 14:45
Unlocking potential in mining operations
Speaker: Speaker: Chris Munnick, Water Management and Dewatering Expert, Sulzer
14:45 – 15:30
Advanced 3D Manufacturing Solutions for the Mining Sector
Speaker: Adedoyin Yusuf, Arridex Nigeria Limited
Day 2
11:00 - 11:45
Transforming Mining with Sandvik Technology: From Integrated Mine Planning to Execution
Speaker: TBA, Sandvik
11:45 – 12:30
Unlocking Performance Across the Mining Value Chain
Speakers: Amanda Matenda, Business Development Manager, Hexagon and Jonathan Kyei, Senior Account Manager, Hexagon
12:30 – 13:15
From Raw Materials to Real Impact: How Chemistry is Powering Africa’s Growth
Speaker: TBA, Solevo
13:15 – 14:00
Mineral Resource Estimation with Leapfrog Edge
Speaker: Seth Miah, Seequent
14:00 - 14:45
Beyond Parts: How Intelligent Aftermarket Solutions are Transforming Uptime, Reliability & Profitability in Mining Ops
Speaker: Emeka lgboanugo, Founder- 1MERCA
14:45 - 15:30
When Seconds Decide Everything: Rethinking Fire Risk in High-Risk African Industries
Speaker: TBA, Advance Fire Suppression
