The mining industry can now secure a place at Queensland’s biggest regional mining event, for free.
The countdown is on for the Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) returning to Mackay from 21–23 July and tickets are officially up for grabs.
QME is where the Queensland mining industry comes to connect, discover, and get up close and personal with the latest gear.
The 2026 event is shaping up to be one of the biggest years yet, with hundreds of exhibitors, live demos, free seminars, and plenty of chances to network.
QME 2026 will bring together hundreds of leading suppliers, with industry heavyweights such as Milwaukee Tools, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Fulton Hogan, Epiroc, Hastings Deerings, Brooks/XCMG, and Flexco Australia.
Around 75 per cent of exhibition space already sold, with and limited outdoor space remaining.
The strong interest in early bookings reflects the industry’s strong commitment to being part of three days of live technology demonstrations, insightful thought leadership, and a celebration of regional mining excellence.
Central to the event’s exhibition floor is the return of the highly anticipated QME Mining Pavilion, a vibrant hub where key mining companies and major contractors will showcase their latest projects, innovations, and initiatives.
The Mining Pavilion offers attendees a unique opportunity to engage directly with the organisations driving Queensland’s mining future, offering insights into procurement and partnership opportunities, and helping build meaningful connections within the thriving mining community.
Across three jam-packed days, the QME conference will dig into topics including the future of coal, metals, and minerals; the push toward more sustainable mining; and the latest thinking in safety, mental health, and workforce wellbeing.
Sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) remain central themes for the resources sector, which is why QME 2026 will again host the decarbonisation showcase. The initiative showcases the technologies, strategies and services that help mining companies reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency and meet their ESG commitments.
Prime Creative Media show director – mining events, Rebecca Todesco, said the QME 2026 is a key opportunity for the mining industry.
“If you want to know where the industry’s heading, QME is the place to be; simple as that,” Todesco said.
“Three days, hundreds of exhibitors, new tech across the expansive expo: QME is a powerhouse of innovation for Queensland’s mining industry.
“We’ll be working closely with our industry partners and tapping into the editorial strength of our leading publications to bring together an insightful, impactful conference.”
Next year’s event benefits from the support of two key sponsors: Pirtek and Hitachi Construction Machinery. While Pirtek brings valuable backing to the event overall, Hitachi Construction Machinery takes a leading role as sponsor of the QME leadership series, a critical platform for advancing thought leadership and fostering the strategic conversations that will shape the mining sector’s future.
The 2026 event also enjoys strong partnerships with the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and the Bowen Basin Mining Club (BBMC). QRC, Queensland’s peak resources body, further elevates QME’s significance by highlighting the event’s role in showcasing innovation and its contribution to Mackay’s regional economy and supply chains.
BBMC adds further weight by holding the prestigious Queensland Mining Awards in Mackay at the same time as the exhibition, amplifying the celebration of excellence and innovation. BBMC’s presence fosters networking and partnership opportunities that showcase Queensland’s leadership in mining equipment, technology, and services innovation.
“We’re incredibly excited to bring the Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition back to Mackay in 2026,” Todesco said.
“This event is where innovation, collaboration, and opportunity come together and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to three days packed with innovation, learning, and networking.
“There’s a certain energy when the industry gathers in one place for QME that comes from shared challenges, bold ideas and a collective drive to lead the way forward.”
With exhibition space rapidly filling and the excitement building, QME 2026 stands as the must-attend event for anyone serious about mining in Queensland. It’s where the sector’s biggest deals and boldest ideas are realised – in the heart of Mackay, at the centre of Queensland’s mining industry.
Todesco said the focus for 2026 is on keeping everything people know and love about the event but pushing it further.
“That means refining the experience, enhancing the content, and creating more meaningful opportunities to connect,” she said.
“Attendees and exhibitors of QME 2026 can expect the kind of networking people know, love and have come to rely on, and the energy that only happens when the right people are in the same place at the same time.
“The 2026 event will take that to the next level.”