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A Message from the SOMP President

Dear colleagues, friends,

When SOMP welcomed me as a new member in 2012, I could not have imagined what a special community I was joining. This has become my professional home— a network of exceptional people who share a passion from mining and minerals education and, as importantly, a passion for collaboration across institutions and borders. Working alongside such talented and generous colleagues is so very rewarding. I am humbled by your trust and grateful for the opportunity to serve as SOMP’s President this year.

Our guiding theme for this year is Leading Together and I am really excited to see these words in action during our 2026 Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be hosted by the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering at Virginia Tech between July 19-22. We cannot wait to welcome SOMP members and friends to our iconic campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. We are confident the program will be both engaging and productive-with plenty of space to spark new connections and strengthen the partnerships that make sOMP so effective. We are also organizing a parallel program for partners to explore the beautiful New River Valley and experience the local culture. And between July23-24, we will offer an off-campus excursion to regional mine sites.

Looking forward to our time in Blacksburg. Until then, Glückauf!

Emily Sarver
Stonie Barker Professor of Mining Engineering, Virginia Tech
2026 SOMP President

Additional Information

View sponsorship opportunities here: SOMP26SponsorshipPackages.pdf

For full conference details, please visit our website: www.somp2026.com

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Section Title
Society of Mining Professors Conference 2026 - 36th Annual General - Sponsorship Opportunities
Section Schedule
Date and Time TBA
Location
  • Virginia Tech - Blacksburg (Main Campus)
Fee(s)
Sponsorship starting at $3,000.00

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Sponsorship Opportunities

For a full listing of the packages and what they include, follow this link to the sponsorship brochure:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nlAD6KthTUM2MYmwjl0lZcSQoimfD8S5/view

If you are interested in making this a tax-deductible donation to the VT Foundation, DO NOT PROCEED HERE and please email Annie at info@somp2026.com for further information and instructions.

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Section Title
Society of Mining Professors Conference 2026 - 36th Annual General - Non-Member Registration
Section Schedule
Jul 19, 2026 to Jul 24, 2026
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Discussion
Days
Su
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jul 19, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
M, T
Time
7:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jul 20, 2026 to Jul 21, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
W
Time
7:00AM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jul 22, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
Th
Time
7:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jul 23, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
F
Time
7:00AM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jul 24, 2026
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Contact Hours
13.0
Location
  • Off Campus
  • Virginia Tech - Blacksburg (Main Campus)
Fee(s)
Fees starting at $500.00

Section Notes

Non-Member Registration

Cancellation Policy: Refund requests must be received 30 calendar days prior to the program start date. A $30 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. Requests should be sent by email or by initiating a drop request through the student portal in our online registration system. Please contact us at 540-231-5182 or e-mail cpeinfo@vt.edu if you need assistance. Please note: refunds will not be issued for no-shows or for cancellations received on or after the program start date. In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organization.

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