International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) has confirmed Sydney will be host to the conference in 2025, making it the fourth year the conference will have been held in the city that has boosted delegate and speaker attendance by 35%. Since the move to Sydney, IMARC has reported record numbers, this year’s event in October attracted 9,000 attendees from 115 countries over three days, which contributed an estimated direct expenditure of A$17.8m (US$11.5m).
Now global and Australian mining and resources companies are turning their attention to the October 2025 edition, which organisers report has already sold around 70% of exhibition space.
NSW State minister for jobs and tourism the Hon John Graham said: “Sydney is the nation’s premier destination for business events, a sector we have plans to grow even further over coming years. “We look forward to welcoming the International Mining and Resources Conference back to Sydney for the fourth time in 2025 and encourage these thousands of delegates to enjoy everything Sydney has to offer but also get out into our amazing regional areas.”
Business Events Sydney CEO, Lyn Lewis-Smith added: “It was great to see IMARC back in Sydney for a third consecutive year – its biggest yet, and the largest professional business event on Sydney’s packed 2024 calendar. The conference programme facilitates vital conversations on ESG reporting and circularity, showcasing to the world how Australia is transitioning its economy.”
IMARC 2024 was held at International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) and will be held there again next year, 21-23 October.
