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Thank You for Being Part of Critical Minerals Conference Series 2026
Unlocking Canada's Mineral Wealth - From Ore to End Use
chantale desilets
July 15, 2026
A Message of Thanks
As another incredible conference comes to a close, we want to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended, presented, sponsored, exhibited, and supported the Critical Minerals Conference Series 2026.
Your participation, expertise, and engagement helped create meaningful conversations around the future of critical minerals, innovation, investment, and sustainable resource development.
Each year, this event continues to grow—not only in attendance but in the quality of discussions, partnerships, and opportunities it creates. We're incredibly grateful to have such an outstanding community helping shape its future.
Event Highlights
The 2026 edition brought together leaders from across government, industry, academia, Indigenous communities, and investment sectors to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the critical minerals landscape.
From insightful keynote presentations and expert panel discussions to valuable networking opportunities, the conference reinforced the importance of collaboration in building resilient supply chains and advancing Canada's role in the global energy transition.
A Remarkable Speaker Lineup
Critical Minerals Conference Series 2026 brought together an impressive group of industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and technical experts. Their knowledge and perspectives sparked meaningful discussions and helped make this year's conference a tremendous success.
KEYNOTE PRESENTERS
Rick Rule
President & CEO, Rule Investment Media
Live Virtual Keynote Address by Rick Rule, followed by an Interactive Q&A Session
Todd Stone
CEO, Association of Minerals Exploration BC (AME)
SPEAKERS
William R. Sattlegger
P. Geo., Executive Director Critical Minerals Conference & CEO i2iVestcom Advisors Corporation
Michael Fox
Publisher, the Prospector News
Hannah Scott
Business Development Advisor, Mitacs
Michael Dargie
Author
Ms. Benita Lee
Fractional Trade Advisor & Global Trade Specialist
John Desjarlais
Executive Director, Indigenous Resource Network
Dr. Adriana Guatame-Garcia
Assistant Professor, Transdisciplinary Critical Mineral Resources,
University of Calgary
Nick Kuzyk
MBA, Principal & Founder
Mr. Keerit Jutla
M.B.A., J.D, CEO of Invicta Metals
Kim Mohler
B.Sc., Petroleum Engineering, VP Project Development GLJ Ltd.
Miriam Clark
MBA, P.Eng., GCB.D, VP Global Strategy & Business Growth, Okane Consultants
Cali & Dawn Van Zant
Host Exploring Mining Podcast, Investor Ideas
Paul Gruner
MBA, CPA, ICD.D
CEO Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation & Group of CompaniesRoss McElroy
President & CEO, Apollo Silver Corp.
Heather Exner-Pirot
Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Lynn Exner
COO Canada Action Coalition
Qwispasket Weston Hall
Collections Registrar, Sncəwips Heritage Museum
Mike McGlone
Senior Commodity Strategist, Bloomberg Intelligence
David Morgan
The Morgan Report TMR
John MacKenzie
CFO, Director, Critical Minerals Americas Inc.
Dr. Mahnaz Sabahi
GIT PMC'LAB
Jennifer Shaigec
CEO, Sandpiper Trading Corporation.
Dev Randhawa
CEO, F3 Uranium Corp.
2026 Conference Gallery
A look back at the conversations, connections, and memorable moments that made Critical Minerals Conference Series 2026 such a success.
What People Are Saying
The Critical Minerals Conference 2026 in Kelowna was a fantastic showcase of collaboration, bringing together mineral producers, advocates, policy experts, and academics. I was thrilled to be invited back as a speaker to discuss supports for research and innovation, and to connect with so many organizations committed to advancing Canada's critical minerals sector.
I had the pleasure of attending the 2026 Critical Minerals conference in Kelowna on behalf of my company, GLJ Ltd, who was the Title Sponsor. I also presented on the topic of “Critical Minerals from Brines”. The conference was well organized with a variety of presentations that covered many aspects of the Critical Minerals industry in Canada and globally.
Attending the Critical Minerals Conference in Kelowna was a valuable experience. The smaller, more intimate setting made it easy to have meaningful conversations and build genuine connections. I also appreciated the diversity of stakeholders in attendance, which brought a range of perspectives and created thoughtful discussions about the opportunities and challenges facing the critical minerals sector in Canada.
Excellent boutique event, with qualified speakers from all ends of the supply chain. The intimate size of the event means you literally can meet and speak with everyone in attendance. Good opportunity to expand your knowledge and your network.
Thank you so much to the organizing committee of the Critical Minerals Conference Series, June 21 to 23, 2026, Kelowna, British Columbia - we learned so much, connected with good people & had a blast. Canada's critical minerals story is being written right now and we all have a role to play.
Grateful to be part of the conversation and catch up with friends. Join us, next year in beautiful British Columbia!
It was an absolute pleasure being part of the Critical Minerals Conference Series, June 21 to 23, 2026, Kelowna, British Columbia
Thank you William R. Sattlegger, P. Geo. & i2i Vestcom Advisors Corporation - Executive Director, Critical Minerals Conference Series 2026 for the opportunity to speak at the conference.
What stood out most was the opportunity to truly network; bringing together a fantastic group of professionals who each play important roles across critical minerals space. The quality of the speakers and the depth of the discussions made it a valuable and educational experience for anyone looking to understand how the different facets of the industry come together.
Congrats to the team for making this such a great event
Nick Kuzyk, MBA gave a stellar presentation on Answir — AI for IR at the Critical Minerals Conference Series, June 21 to 23, 2026, Kelowna, British Columbia.
Showing how this is the leading platform in the space, as adoption continues to grow at a rapid pace.
This is the one you want 🇨🇦
This week we had the pleasure of attending the Critical Minerals Conference Series, June 21 to 23, 2026, Kelowna, British Columbia. A great event that showcased various companies and stakeholders in the development of Canada's mineral resources. Congratulations to William R. Sattlegger, P. Geo. and Team for organizing a great conference!
Highlights from the 2026 Critcal minerals conference. A well attended two day conference. Focused on new developments, partnerships, cross provincial collaboration bringing together mining, energy, infrastructure and investment perspectives!
Looking forward to the 2027 conference!
Loaded up and ready. Riding out to the Critical Minerals Conference Series, June 21 to 23, 2026, Kelowna, British Columbia to do a talk on “Giving Your Story A Job” — looking forward to connecting with everyone and riding through the Rockies. Booyah!
So excited our young mineralogist Mahnaz Sabahi, PhD, GIT had the opportunity to speak at the Critical Minerals Conference in Kelowna. Great job Mahnaz and thanks for representing PMC Labs Ltd. so well.
Supporting the Success of Critical Minerals Conference Series 2026
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The success of the Critical Minerals Conference Series 2026 would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to GLJ Ltd., our Presenting Sponsor, for their outstanding leadership and continued commitment to the conference. We are also grateful to our valued sponsors for their generous support and partnership, which helped make this year's event a tremendous success.
Thank You to Our Media Partners
We also extend our appreciation to our media partners for helping amplify the conversations and key takeaways from the conference. Your support has been instrumental in expanding the reach and impact of the Critical Minerals Conference Series.
Thank You to Our Supporters
Our sincere appreciation goes to our supporting organizations for helping strengthen the conference and its mission. Your collaboration continues to contribute to the growth and success of this event.
Thank You to Our Exhibitors
Thank you to all of our exhibitors for showcasing innovative technologies, products, and services while engaging with attendees throughout the conference. Your participation added tremendous value to the overall experience.
Looking Ahead
Planning for the 2027 Critical Minerals Conference Series is already underway.
We're excited to continue building on this year's momentum and look forward to bringing the industry together once again with new speakers, fresh perspectives, and even more opportunities to connect.
We'll be sharing updates over the coming months, so stay connected and keep an eye on your inbox.
Stay Connected
Follow us for conference updates, speaker announcements, industry news, and registration information for the 2027 edition.
Thank you once again for helping make Critical Minerals Conference Series 2026 such a success. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2027.
See you next year!