• Abstract submissions open

Optimizing the Mining
Value Chain Through

Data and Intelligence

The world's leading symposium on computational methods, AI, and operations research in the minerals industry — since 1964.

May 2–5, 2027

· Palais des congrès de Montréal · Canada

Call for Abstracts

Schedule at a Glance

Co-located

Held in conjunction with CIM CONNECT 2027 — CIM's flagship annual conference and exhibition. APCOM delegates gain access to an expanded exhibition, additional networking events, and the full CIM technical program.

Why attend

Where the mining industry's decision-makers meet data science

APCOM brings together researchers, engineers, and technology providers from industry, academia, and government to advance practical, data-driven solutions across the entire mining value chain.

60+ years of global impact

The longest-running symposium on computing in the minerals industry, with a network spanning every major mining nation.

Expanded reach via CIM CONNECT

Co-location with CIM's flagship event opens the door to a broader professional community, industry exhibition, and gala events

AI and OR at the frontier

From machine learning in resource estimation to digital twins and autonomous operations — the most advanced technical program in the sector.

Montréal: AI capital of Canada

Home to world-class AI research institutions and a vibrant mining tech ecosystem — the ideal backdrop for APCOM 2027.

technical topics

Five pillars, one value chain

Submissions are welcome across all stages of the mining value chain, with a strong focus on data-driven, AI-assisted, and computationally advanced approaches

Orebody Modelling

Mine Planning and Design

Mine Operations

Sustainable Practices

Investment and Risk Management

with a interesting list of subtopics as

Geostatistics

Autonomous systems

Process control

Cybersecurity

Environmental monitoring

Mineral processing analytics

Multi-source data integration

Mine design

Maintenance optimisation

Risk analytics and early warning systems

Stochastic planning

View the full list of topics ➔

Key Dates

Timeline for authors and presenters

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July 31, 2026

Abstract submission deadline
~ 300 words via XCD portal

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August 30, 2026

Author notification & paper guidelines
Accepted authors receive full instructions

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October 30, 2026

Draft paper submission
Peer review process begins

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March 1, 2027

Final paper & presenter registration deadline
Registration required to be included in proceedings

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May 2–5, 2027

APCOM 2027 — Montréal
Co-located with CIM CONNECT 2027

Organizing committee

Led by a global community of experts

APCOM 2027 is chaired by Prof. Nelson Morales (Polytechnique Montréal) and supported by an international advisory committee and APCOM council representing institutions from Canada, USA, Brazil, Germany, South Africa, Australia, China, and beyond.