Team Finland visit to Australia: IMARC 2026

The Team Finland network is organising a business delegation visit to Australia (Sydney) on 25-30 October 2026 in connection with IMARC 2026 and Mines & Money Sydney (co-located). The visit is led by the Minister of Economic Affairs, Mr Sakari Puisto.

25.–30.10.2026

Sydney, Australia

Register by 14 August 2026

Preliminary programme

We are pleased to invite Finnish mining and related deep-tech companies to join a Team Finland visit to Australia in connection with IMARC 2026 and Mines and Money, to be held in Sydney, from 27 to 29 October 2026.  

IMARC is Australia’s largest and most influential mining event, bringing together the global mining industry to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful discussion. 12,000 registered attendees from over 120 countries and 500 solution providers from around the world are waiting to network with you. The world-class program features five concurrent conferences covering the full mining value chain, with panel discussions and strategic keynote presentations. Participants gain insights from C-suite executives and industry leaders on operational excellence, technology and innovation, project development and delivery, investment, and global opportunities. 

The timing could not be better. The upcoming EU–Australia Free Trade Agreement, Australia’s association with Horizon Europe, and the EU–Australia MOU on Sustainable Critical and Strategic Minerals together create an unprecedented window of opportunity, opening the door for Finnish companies to expand, innovate, and scale like never before. 

Alongside IMARC, a wide range of side events hosted by local and international organisations (including the European Union)— such as networking sessions, industry gatherings, and launch announcements—offer even more opportunities to connect and learn. Mining Finland has secured a stand at IMARC, and we will collaborate where possible.  

In 2026, Mines and Money, co-located with IMARC, will once again feature the Mines and Money Investment Theatre, a hub for investors and junior mining companies. Through Mining Spotlights, investors can hear junior miners present their projects and investment potential. The program will also feature expert commodity spotlights on precious metals, base metals, and critical and battery metals, alongside panel discussions on hot topics such as M&A, joint ventures, offtakes and partnership models. 

Read more about opportunities in Australia’s critical minerals sector here.

Team Finland will organise a tailored delegation programme led by  Minister of Economic Affairs, Mr Sakari Puisto alongside the event, with the aim of maximising commercial and strategic value for participating companies. 

Meetings and business programme 

The delegation programme is expected to include high-quality joint and company-specific meetings with:

• Tier 1 & 2 mining companies 

• Potential channel partners 

• Relevant research and innovation actors 

• Australian mining and resource stakeholders  

• Collaboration with Mining Finland and its members exhibiting at their stand 

• The Minister’s participation will cover part of the programme. The exact schedule will be confirmed at a later stage. 

Why participate  

The visit is intended for Finnish companies that want to: 

• Better understand the Australian mining & resource market and its current challenges

• Assess Business Opportunities  

• Build relationships with Australian Industry Stakeholders  

• Explore practical routes to market through events, meetings and follow-up engagement 

Possible additional activities 

Engagement with international delegations and Australian State Governments. If confirmed, a site visit to another Australian state will be communicated separately. 

 Who should attend? 

The programme is particularly relevant for companies offering METS (Mining Equipment, Technology and Services) and innovative technologies across the entire mining value chain. From exploration and investment, all the way through to mine closure - and everything in between - IMARC connects the mining industry like no other event. See the IMARC Mining Value Chain here.

Practicalities   

To cover the costs of arranging the visit to Australia, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will charge a participation fee of 1600 EUR per person plus a 20 EUR management fee. Participation is limited to 15 companies maximum on a first‑come, first‑served basis, with a maximum of 2 representatives per company. 

The participation fee will be invoiced after the visit, based on actual costs. The invoiced amount will not exceed the maximum fee stated above. The participation fee does not include flights, accommodation, or meals outside the official visit program. 

In collaboration with Mining Finland, participants will have access to special benefits for IMARC. These include discounted delegate access as well as complimentary entry options. Further details and registration instructions will be provided upon confirmation of participation. 

Please see more information about the practicalities here.