SIM Congress 2026 in Châlons-en-Champagne.
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The 75th Congress and Exhibition of the French Mineral Industries Society (SIM) will take place in Châlons-en-Champagne from 7 to 9 October 2026.
SIM is the leading trade fair for the extractive-industry sector in France. It showcases the products and expertise of the sector's various equipment manufacturers and service providers.
The leading event for trade professionals in the mineral industry
This annual event brings together quarry and mine operators, processing companies, design offices, OEMs and service providers, government departments, schools and universities, trade organisations and experts in the various fields of mineral extraction. Participants attend the congress to keep abreast of the latest developments in the sector thanks to a rich programme of conferences and round tables. The event also includes an exhibition dedicated to all the players in the sector, as well as tours of local industrial sites and informal moments during which participants can get together and exchange ideas.
Water: essential resource and strategic issues
The theme of the conference, Water: essential resource and strategic issues, will underline the importance of this vital resource in human and industrial activities, along with the challenges associated with its management and preservation in response to climate change.
