2027 Winter Workshops & Trade Show

Member-only annual legislative-affairs event connecting IMA members with elected officials. The briefing covers legislation expected during Indiana’s 2027 legislative session and legislative and regulatory matters affecting manufacturers. The event also releases results of the 2026 Indiana Manufacturing Survey. The reception gives members an opportunity to discuss business and community concerns with elected officials.

The conference addresses challenges across the mining life cycle through technical sessions, collaborative short courses, keynotes, and panel discussions, alongside a trade exposition. Technical sessions run concurrently, and the Core Shack features drill core and rock samples representing different deposit types and geological settings.

Conference content centers on issues affecting the Midwest minerals market, including ESG, processing innovation, plant maintenance optimization, safety, technology, market trends, and operational advancements. Technical sessions address mining-sector challenges and opportunities; an exhibit hall features products, services, and integrated solutions for mining operations.

The meeting showcases IACMI road-mapping efforts, advances in its technology areas, member successes, technical project updates, and workforce development initiatives. It connects decision-makers from major OEMs, small and midsize companies, government agencies, and academic institutions.

The conference brings together operators of natural gas delivery systems and service and equipment providers. Technical sessions cover gas measurement, pipeline integrity, operations advocacy, workforce safety, environmental issues, storage, engineering, construction and maintenance, gas control, corrosion control, and damage prevention. The program supports technical knowledge-sharing and leadership strategies focused on safe, reliable natural gas delivery and workforce safety.

The technical program covers mining research and operational innovation, including AI, robotics and automation; advanced process control and digital twins; mineral processing, metallurgy and critical minerals; and bulk material handling, transfer-chute engineering and dust mitigation. Presentations address rare-earth extractant modeling, nickel leaching, copper flotation, sensor drift in AI systems, and coal mining beneath water bodies. The program includes the Robert E. Murray Innovation Award Lecture and the Dreyer Lecture. Conference registration includes technical sessions, keynote sessions, poster sessions, digital technical preprints, and access to the Western Mining Summit and the expo.

A gathering for operators of natural gas delivery systems and service and equipment providers, with participation by operations leadership. Technical sessions cover gas measurement, pipeline integrity, operations advocacy, workforce safety, environment, storage, engineering, construction and maintenance, gas control, corrosion control, and damage prevention. The event supports technical knowledge-sharing and leadership strategies focused on safe, reliable natural gas delivery and workforce safety.

The event features manufacturing, distribution, and supply-chain equipment and systems, hands-on demonstrations of equipment and technology, expert-led educational sessions, and in-person business connections. Featured keynote themes include the 2027 MHI Annual Industry Report, innovation at scale, and teamwork and leadership.

Content for association CEOs and senior-level association executives focuses on emerging industry, business, technology, and association management trends. The conference includes table discussions on trending issues and crowd-sourced solutions, general sessions, Conversessions, and CEO and staff roundtables. A New CEO Breakfast features discussion of strategies for establishing leadership in a new role. Registration is for trade association leaders and their staff.