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Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Colorado

Maptek Spring Summit Agenda

May 13–14, 2025
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Colorado

Uncover new perspectives and unlock possibilities at the Maptek Spring Summit 2025. Learn from accomplished speakers whose insights will tackle key challenges, inspire innovation, and provide strategies to achieve meaningful results in the mining industry.

May 13 – 14, 2025

Register your interest or Join us as a speaker today!

Meet our speakers

Mike Chen

Mike Chen

Manager - Mining,
Waterton Global Resource Management
Kadri Dağdelen

Kadri Dağdelen

Professor, Mining Engineering,
Colorado School of Mines
Dave Todaro

Dave Todaro

Geology Manager,
Kinross Nevada
Miguel Aliaga

Miguel Aliaga

Senior Geomodeler,
Newmont - Denver
Lauren Shyluk

Lauren Shyluk

Geotechnical Engineer,
Kinross Round Mountain
Gretchen Moore

Gretchen Moore

Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer,
Sibanye - Stillwater
Judi Becker

Judi Becker

Geotechnical Engineer,
Rio Tinto Boron
Eduardo Coloma

Eduardo Coloma

Chief Executive Officer,
Maptek

We’re connecting mining engineers, geologists, and geotechnical professionals for two days of learning, networking, and discovery in a one-of-a-kind setting. The event will feature three dedicated tracts for focused skill development: Mine Engineering, Geosciences, and Geomatics/Geotechnical, offering tailored opportunities to deepen your expertise in the area most aligned with your professional goals for practical career growth.

May 13 – 14, 2025
$349

Register your interest or Join us as a speaker today!

Time Activity Description
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Shuttle pick-up Service from the Denver Marriott West to the event venue
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Walking Tour of Red Rocks Amphitheatre Explore the geological wonders and rich history of this iconic venue during a guided tour.
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Welcome and Orientation Kick off the summit with an introduction to the activities and what to expect ahead.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Panel Discussion and Q&A
Topic: Moving from Data to Decisions - Challenges and Paths Forward 		Join Eduardo Coloma, CEO of Maptek, as he moderates a dynamic discussion with industry leaders on overcoming challenges and turning data into actionable decisions.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Featured Speaker Session with Q&A
Topic: Empowering Decision-making and Maximizing project value: the impact of Maptek Evolution at the Mineral Park Mine and Spring Valley Project 		Gain invaluable insights as Mike Chen, Manager–Mining at Waterton Global Resource Management, shares his expertise, followed by an engaging Q&A session.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Featured Speaker Session with Q&A
Topic: Machine Learning for Lithologic and Ground Type Modeling at the Stillwater Mine 		Learn impactful lessons from Gretchen Moore, Senior Rock Mechanics Engineer, Sibanye - Stillwater, then address your questions directly to the speaker.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Breakout Training Sessions
Session 1 (Geoscience-focused)
Session 2 (Mine Engineering-focused)
Session 3 (Geomatics/Geotechnical-focused) 		Earn a Maptek certificate of completion by attending specialized hands-on training sessions tailored to your discipline.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Evening Happy Hour & Dining Experience
Location: The Trading Post Backyard 		Unwind with peers over drinks and dinner at this picturesque outdoor venue.
7:00 PM Shuttle Service
Departure from the event venue to the Denver Marriott West

Time Activity Description
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Shuttle pick-up Service from the Denver Marriott West to the event venue
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Featured Speaker Session with Q&A
Topic: Data-Driven Highwalls: Enhancing D&B Practices and Final Highwall Mining Through Advanced Data Insights 		Hear from Lauren Shyluk, Geotechnical Engineer, Kinross Round Mountain, a distinguished expert who will share their unique insights, followed by an interactive Q&A.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Featured Speaker Session with Q&A
Topic: Long Range Open Pit Mine Sequencing - Deterministic vs Stochastic Approaches 		Dive deeper into innovative ideas with our featured speaker, Kadri Dagdelen Professor, Mining Engineering, Colorado School of Mines and discuss key takeaways in the Q&A segment.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Group Photo and Photo Contest Capture memories with a group photo and take part in our photo contest.
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM Featured Speaker Session with Q&A
Topic: Case Study in Orogenic Gold Deposit: Advanced Geological Modeling of Multi-Phase Quartz Veins 		Hear from Miguel Aliaga, Senior Geomodeler, Newmont - Denver, a distinguished expert who will share their unique insights, followed by an interactive Q&A.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Featured Speaker Session with Q&A
Topic: Advancing Pit Slope Monitoring and Bench Face Mapping Techniques at the Rio Tinto Boron Mine 		Learn impactful lessons from Judi Becker, Geotechnical Engineer, Rio Tinto Boron, then address your questions directly to the speaker.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Featured Speaker Session with Q&A
Topic: Reflections on 15 years of mine site geology digital solutions 		Wrap up the series of speeches with Dave Todaro, Geology Manager, Kinross Nevada, providing fresh perspectives and answers to your pressing questions.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Working Together Towards Success A collaborative session featuring feedback, brief stories, and instant polling to address shared challenges and solutions.
2:00 PM Closing Remarks Conclude the summit with final reflections and a look ahead to future opportunities.
2:30 PM Shuttle Service #1 Departure from the event venue to the Denver Marriott West
4:00 PM Shuttle Service #2 Departure from the event venue to the Denver Marriott West

Note: Presentation times are subject to change

May 13 – 14, 2025
$349

Register your interest or Join us as a speaker today!

Maptek Spring Summit