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Under the Patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
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The MinGen Programme at FMF 2026 connects industry leaders with the next generation driving global minerals transformation. Focusing on innovation, diversity, and youth leadership, it fosters dialogue between executives, emerging professionals, and women pioneers, promoting talent development, inclusion, and a forward-looking, vibrant sector.

Why Attend?

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  • MinGen connects industry leaders with the next generation transforming minerals,  highlighting youth leadership, innovation, and diversity shaping the sector’s future.

Who Should Attend?

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  • Students, young professionals, early-career engineers, and women leaders in mining as well as senior executives committed to mentoring and inclusion

Programme Highlights

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  • Keynotes & Panels: Global mining CEOs, Saudi women, and young changemakers share their vision for the industry.
  • Inter-Generational Dialogues: Sessions connecting current and emerging leaders to exchange insights and strategies.
  • Diversity & Inclusion: Highlighting women’s advancement and talent empowerment across the Kingdom.
  • Career & Leadership Development: Practical discussions on skills, innovation, and leadership for the next generation minerals workforce.

Key Benefits

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  • Engage directly with influential mining leaders and mentors.
  • Gain insights from industry pioneers and innovators shaping mining’s transformation.
  • Contribute to building a diverse, future-ready global minerals community.
  • Be inspired by innovators redefining the future of mining.

Expected Outcomes for 2026

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  • A record number of young leaders and women participating in FMF 2026.
  • Strengthened cross-generational collaboration within the global minerals community.
  • Greater visibility for youth and female leadership in the mining ecosystem.
  • Reinforced perception of mining as a modern, inclusive, and innovative industry.

Speaker Line-up

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High-profile speakers from Saudi mining leadership, joined by emerging professionals and innovators from around the world.

250 +

Speakers

18000 +

Participants

170 +

Countries

150 +

Agreements

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When & Where

Future Minerals Forum, King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre, Riyadh 13–15 January  2026 (as part of FMF 2026)

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Participant Profile

MinGen brings together the next generation of talent and industry leaders, including:

  • Students, young professionals, and early-career engineers.
  • Women leaders, innovators, and senior executives committed to mentoring and inclusion.
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Opportunity for Leadership and Inclusion

MinGen bridges generations, empowering youth and women to lead mining’s transformation.

Through mentorship, dialogue, and shared experience, participants can:

  • Engage directly with senior leaders shaping the minerals sector’s future.
  • Gain insights into innovation, sustainability, and leadership pathways.