Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Hon'ble Union Minister of Coal and Mines Government of IndiaUnion Minister of Coal and Mines, Government of India, and patron of India Mining Week.
- Policy & Regulatory Reforms
- Critical Minerals
Speak at IMW 2026
The people setting the agenda for India's mineral decade
An eminent line-up of policymakers, government officials, mining leaders, technologists, researchers and investors across three days of conference programming.
Speaker profile
Who speaks at India Mining Week
India Mining Week 2026 features policymakers, government officials, mining industry leaders, CEOs, technology innovators, researchers, investors and sustainability experts shaping the future of mining, minerals, critical resources and industrial development.
The conference also welcomes distinguished speakers from global mining companies, international mining associations, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, research institutions and consulting organisations — bringing global best practice, emerging technology and investment perspective to the New Delhi stage.
Speaker roster and call-for-papers dates are placeholder — client to confirm Why speak
A platform with the whole value chain in the room
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Reach 25,000+ professionals
Decision makers from mining, coal, technology, investment, government and academia in one venue.
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Share the stage with government
The Ministries of Coal and Mines convene the programme; policy and industry speak back to back.
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Publish to a global audience
Sessions are recorded for the IMW channels and reach delegations from over 50 countries.
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Shape the technical agenda
Sixteen conference tracks, from critical minerals to mine closure, are built from submitted papers.
How to apply
Four steps to the stage
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Choose your track
Pick one of the sixteen conference tracks your paper or panel belongs to.
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Send an abstract
300 words on the argument, the evidence and why it matters now. [Placeholder — client to confirm length and deadline.]
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Programme review
The programme committee reviews submissions against the track scope.
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Confirmation & briefing
Accepted speakers receive format, timing and AV briefing from the secretariat.
Speaker directory
Confirmed ministers are real; all other entries are placeholder — client to supply the 2026 roster Speakers at IMW 2026
Search by name, organisation or topic. The 2026 line-up is confirmed on a rolling basis.
Shri Satish Chandra Dubey
Hon'ble Minister of State for Coal and Mines Government of IndiaMinister of State for Coal and Mines, Government of India.
- Policy & Regulatory Reforms
- Coal Mining
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Secretary, Ministry of Coal Government of IndiaKeynote on coal sector reform and production outlook. [Placeholder — client to confirm speaker.]
- Coal Mining
- Policy & Regulatory Reforms
Speaker to be confirmed
Secretary, Ministry of Mines Government of IndiaKeynote on the critical minerals mission and exploration licensing. [Placeholder — client to confirm speaker.]
- Critical Minerals
- Exploration
Speaker to be confirmed
Chairman & Managing Director Public sector mining enterpriseOperator perspective on production, mechanisation and safety performance. [Placeholder — client to confirm speaker.]
- Coal Mining
- Mine Safety
Speaker to be confirmed
Chief Technology Officer Mining technology providerAutonomous haulage and digital twin deployment in Indian conditions. [Placeholder — client to confirm speaker.]
- Automation & Digital
- Artificial Intelligence
Speaker to be confirmed
Head of Sustainability Global mining groupWater, emissions and closure planning as licence-to-operate conditions. [Placeholder — client to confirm speaker.]
- Sustainable Mining
- Mine Closure
Speaker to be confirmed
Managing Director, Metals & Mining Investment institutionCapital allocation into Indian mineral assets and processing capacity. [Placeholder — client to confirm speaker.]
- Investment
- Critical Minerals
Speaker to be confirmed
Professor of Mining Engineering Indian technical instituteSkills pipeline and applied research partnerships with industry. [Placeholder — client to confirm speaker.]
- Research & Skills
- Mine Safety
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Frequently asked
Questions on this page
Some answers are placeholder — client to confirmWho reviews speaking proposals?
The IMW programme committee, convened by the organising secretariat with the Ministries of Coal and Mines. [Placeholder — client to confirm committee composition.]
Is there a speaking fee?
Speaking slots are editorial, not paid placements. Sponsored sessions are handled separately through partnership packages.
When is the submission deadline?
[Placeholder — client to confirm the call-for-papers window.]
Propose a session for IMW 2026
Send your abstract and speaker details to the programme team.