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WAIC 2024: West Africa’s premier industry professionals conference is the mining and oil & gas leading event for the complete spectrum of mining, mineral exploration, metallurgy & processing and oil & gas professionals and the mineral and geoscience industries across the west African sub region. WAIC 2024 is organized by the West African Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (WAIMM).
The 6th WAIC will take place in Accra and will be hosted by the WAMM from Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 to Wednesday, 6th November, 2024 at the Ghana Shippers Authority Auditorium in Accra, Ghana.
The WAIMM ANNUAL INDUSTRY CONFERENCE – WAIC 2024 will bring over 1000+ mining, geology, exploration, metallurgy, processing and petroleum industry professionals under one roof with the objective to provide an excellent opportunity for networking, provide high end industry solutions, discuss latest development in industry practices and operations, provide innovative technological and technical recommendations to solve industry challenges and knowledge sharing with experts and both local and international consultants.
WAIC is the largest gathering of mining and petroleum industry professionals in the west African subregion that solely provides you the opportunity to meet and network with colleagues and peers, inspire others in the industry, exchange ideas, share knowledge, discuss innovative and current trends in mining operations, safety and industry sustainability. WAIC provides you the channel to increase your knowledge base, brainstorm with industry experts and provide you the platform to contribute to the development and sustainability of the mining and oil & gas industry across the west African subregion.
The WAIC has grown in stature exponentially in recent times and a lot of professionals now attend the 2-3 days annual event. WAIC 2024 will have an increased number of exhibitors. Delegates and participants can connect to new businesses, meet mining & exploration companies, professional services consultants, securities & safety firms, government agencies, equipment and service providers, also seek partnership and other investment opportunities by meeting exhibiting firms.
The two-day action-packed WAIC 2024 is expected to have representations and participation from the entire regional mining, oil & gas, quarrying, exploration, drilling, government, and the investment community together. The conference agenda will be discussing decarbonization, sustainable practices & processes, technology and innovation improving efficiencies as well as examining international and regional market opportunities, operational best practices and innovative technologies that are transforming the industry.
The WAIC events are designed to address issues including government policies, sustainable practices & processes, technological trends & innovations, framework and regulations, industry regulations, corporate social responsibility, flagship projects, investment opportunities, technical research, operational best practices in the mining and petroleum industry.
The objective of the WAIC event is to ensure that industry professionals and the communities gain in-depth knowledge about the latest trends in technology and research, share ideas and knowledge on the diverse fields in the industry and provide the platform for all stakeholders to think through challenges and stay relevant in the resources industry.
WAIC 2024 will serve as a platform for in-depth discussions on various critical issues impacting the industry. Key topics that will be addressed include sustainability of the mining industry, green minerals and energy transformation, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations towards achieving net-zero emissions goals, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies for operational efficiency, advancements in exploration techniques leading to new discoveries, embracing digitalization and fostering innovation within the sector.
WAIC 2024 will provide insights into novel mining methods aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness. It will also delve into optimizing plant operations to maximize productivity. Additionally, discussions will center around utilizing mineral resources effectively in West Africa to generate economic benefits while adhering to the WAIMM Code for accurate reporting of mineral reserves and resources.
WAIC 2024 will also bring together over 1000 delegates and visitors from the Industry Professionals and Investment community who are expected to attend this year’s event to discuss and provide leadership solutions on how West African countries can develop the potential of their resources into investments and industrialization to drive economic growth in the sub-region considering the current global pandemic. The three (3) day event also promises to feature a lot of Mining, Oil & Gas, Banking and Investment companies who will showcase (exhibit) their latest projects and investment opportunities.
The contents of information during WAIC 2024 will include panel discussions and presentations by a line-up of industry leaders and resource experts. Below are some of the reasons that you have to attend WAIC 2024:
We look forward to meeting you and sharing your experiences with other industry professionals as part of the upcoming event in November 2024.
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