Innovation and collaboration

The 20th Maptek User Conference, held in Viña del Mar, Chile, brought together more than 200 professionals and experts from the mining sector.

The 20th Maptek User Conference, held at the Casino in Viña del Mar, represented a unique opportunity for sharing technical knowledge, with a focus on the latest technological innovations transforming mining. 

Topics included artificial intelligence applied to data analysis, advanced stockpile monitoring, and managing uncertainty in mining.

A highlight was the presentation by Nicolás Massú, Olympic medallist, who shared his vision on motivation, perseverance and resilience, principles that align with the Maptek philosophy. 

Important announcements included opening up all Maptek products to universities to bring cutting-edge technological solutions to the academic field, and a new Diploma in Open Pit Mine Planning that will provide the tools to equip professionals to face the current challenges of large-scale mining.

Maptek was excited to announce a strategic alliance with the Colorado School of Mines to collaborate around education and training initiatives across the range of Maptek technology solutions.

The conference consolidated Maptek as an industry leader, reaffirming our commitment to sustainability, education and continuous innovation, essential for the future of mining.

Participants left with a renewed sense of purpose and equipped with new knowledge and tools to face the challenges of modern mining.