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Meet the future of mining

Posted by Janice Colmer on Nov 4, 2025 11:43:06 AM

Don't miss the chance to see live demos of groov EPIC and RIO working with Ignition to solve application challenges in the mining industry.

Here's another event to consider adding to your 2026 trade show and conference schedule—especially if you are in the Western United States: MINEXCHANGE.

This annual event takes place in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 22-25, 2026. Get all the expo details and see where you'll find Opto 22.

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The MINEXCHANGE Annual Conference & Expo is hosted by the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME). It brings together mining and mineral industry professionals. Over 14,000 global SME members have access to world-class technical resources, educational programs, networking opportunities, and professional development tools from SME.

Next year's event, "Meet the Future of Mining," will include a technical program, practical short courses, and an extensive expo showcasing new technologies.

You'll find the Opto 22 team in the Inductive Automation booth #105. Stop by and see product demos demonstrating application solutions using groov EPIC, groov RIO, and Ignition software.

The conference also offers key discussions that cover innovation, responsible mining, and the integration of sustainable energy sources, with a particular focus on the "Resilient Energy in Mining" symposium.

Event location: Salt Palace Convention Center

Visit the MINEXCHANGE website and register to attend.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

We're looking forward to seeing you there! 

Topics: Events & conferences, groov EPIC, Ignition, groov RIO

Written by Janice Colmer

Janice has worked at Opto 22 for nearly 20 years and is part of the marketing team that strives to share new and relevant content with the automation industry. She enjoys books, camping, country music, and spending time with family and friends.
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