Future of Mining 2026 - Sandvik Customer Event

We warmly welcome you to Future of Mining 2026 - Sandvik’s global customer event. Future of Mining is one of Sandvik’s key global gatherings, bringing together senior representatives from leading mining companies worldwide to explore safer, more sustainable and more efficient operations.

Main Program - Tampere, Finland | August 31 - September 2, 2026

Join us in Tampere for an exclusive welcome dinner on August 31, followed by a full-day conference at Nokia Arena on September 1.

This premier gathering brings together global mining leaders for a forward-looking dialogue on the future of our industry. The program features thought leadership presentations and executive panel discussions with representatives from leading mining companies including AngloGold Ashanti, ArcelorMittal, Barrick, Boliden, Byrnecut, Eldorado Gold, Freeport, Rio Tinto and other major global players.

Together, we will explore electrification, automation, digitalization, real-world implementation challenges, change management and the strategic decisions shaping the next decade of mining. This is more than a conference - it’s an exclusive leadership forum for those defining the future of the industry.

Following the conference, you will take part in invitation-only site tours showcasing the technologies transforming mining operations worldwide. Throughout the event, you will see how Sandvik enables mining companies to improve productivity, enhance safety, reduce emissions, and meet increasingly demanding operational and sustainability targets.

Across multiple immersive environments, we will demonstrate advancements in electrification, automation, AI-driven solutions, connected services, drilling, loading and hauling, planning, and digital mine integration - all designed to deliver measurable business value.

Customize Your Experience

As part of your registration, you will have the opportunity to visit the Underground Test Mine, Surface Test Pit, or both.

Surface Test Pit
Witness the global debut of our Surface Concept Vehicle - a bold vision for the future of surface mining. Featuring advanced electrification, integrated sensors, automation and AI-enabled capabilities, it represents a step-change in surface operations. You will also experience Sandvik’s latest surface and rotary drilling solutions, automation systems, Deswik integration, UFR technologies and crushing solutions — demonstrating how the full surface value chain is advancing toward electrified, connected, data-driven performance.

Underground Test Mine
Descend into our state-of-the-art underground test mine in Tampere to experience next-generation development drilling in action. Live demonstrations will showcase advanced automation, AI-supported drilling, active power compensation and enhanced safety systems. See how underground electrification and automation are delivering proven business value while setting new benchmarks for productivity and safety.

Innovation & Digital Mine
All participants will have access to our newly renovated Innovation Center, home to one of the world’s most advanced rock drill manufacturing environments. Our digital mine showcase demonstrates how AutoMine®, Deswik, Newtrax, Universal Field Robots and integrated AI solutions connect planning, operations and decision-making across the mining value chain.

Extended Event Experience

You are also warmly welcome to join additional event days in Sandviken and Turku.

Sandvik Rock Tools Day
Sandviken, Sweden | August 29-30, 2026 
Kick off the event with a welcome dinner on August 29. On August 30, visit our Rock Tools headquarters and production facility, discover our latest innovations and engage with our experts. Participants travel independently to Tampere on August 31.

Sandvik Load & Haul Day
Turku, Finland | September 2-3, 2026 
Continue your experience in Turku with a welcome dinner on September 2. On September 3, visit our Load & Haul headquarters, tour the factory and experience live demonstrations. Transportation from Tampere to Turku will be arranged by Sandvik.

Registration is open until June 30, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact us at events.mining@sandvik.com

We look forward to welcoming you to Future of Mining 2026 - where strategic vision meets operational reality, and where the next era of mining performance is defined.