The Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) 2026 is just weeks away, with preparations already underway at Mackay Showgrounds.
Doors open on 21 July 2026 for Australia’s largest regional mining event, with thousands of attendees already registered. With the exhibition floor sold out months in advance, the expanded 9,000sqm showcase will be filled wall to wall with mining technology, equipment and solutions creating a fully immersive exhibition experience at the heart of the industry.
Rebecca Todesco, relationship manager – mining events, Prime Creative Media, said QME continues to reflect the strength and momentum of Queensland’s mining sector.
“What we’re seeing with QME 2026 is a clear signal of the industry’s appetite for collaboration, innovation and connection and the significance of coming together to share those insights,” Todesco said.
QME 2026 will bring together more than 350 exhibiting companies, featuring a strong mix of global brands and leading suppliers to the resources sector. Confirmed exhibitors include Milwaukee Tool, Hitachi Construction Machinery/ LandCROS, Fulton Hogan, Epiroc, Hastings Deering, Brooks/XCMG, Liebherr and Flexco Australia, alongside a broad range of METS providers and specialist mining suppliers.
A central feature of the event is the return of the QME Mining Pavilion, bringing together major mining operators and contractors including Glencore, Macmahon, BHP Mitsubishi Alliance, Mackellar Group, Stanmore Resources and Whitehaven Coal. The Pavilion provides direct access to leading operators and insight into projects, procurement pathways and industry priorities shaping the sector.
At the core of the 2026 event is the Leadership Series, focused on practical, industry-led discussion across safety, productivity, workforce capability, leadership and operational performance.
“The Leadership Series is designed to deliver practical, real-world insight that operators can take back into their businesses,” Todesco said.
“It reflects the challenges and priorities we’re hearing directly from industry, particularly around productivity, safety and workforce development.”
QME also continues to play a central role in industry networking. The QME Opening Party, held at the conclusion of day one, will once again provide a key opportunity for exhibitors, visitors and stakeholders to connect in a relaxed setting.
QME remains Queensland’s largest mining event, attracting more than 5,000 visitors over three days in 2024 and continues to serve as a key platform for showcasing innovation, capability and investment across the state’s resources sector.
The event is supported by a strong network of sponsors, including Hitachi LandCROS, Pirtek, the Queensland Government, ORIX Fleet, Sixt and Maroomba Airlines.
Key association partners include the Bowen Basin Mining Club (BBMC), Queensland Resources Council (QRC), Austmine, Minerals Council of Australia, Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) and the Australian Society for Bulk Solids Handling, alongside industry partners such as Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, Energy and Exploration Ltd (AEMEE), Young Mining Professionals, (Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies) CRC Time, Mackay Airport and the Resources Centre of Excellence.
QME 2026’s official charity partner, BMA CQ Rescue, will also be represented at the event, using its platform to highlight the critical role it plays in delivering emergency aeromedical services across Central and North Queensland.
“We’re honoured to be the official charity partner of QME 2026 and excited for the opportunity to highlight the vital role BMA CQ Rescue plays across Central and North Queensland,” BMA CQ Rescue General Manager, Lisa Martin, said.
“We look forward to being part of QME 2026 and connecting with attendees and exhibitors on the day, while sharing more about the work we carry out across Central and North Queensland.”
Beyond individual exhibitors and partners, QME 2026 continues to serve as a central meeting point for the broader mining ecosystem across Queensland.
“QME plays a vital role in connecting the entire mining industry in Queensland,” Todesco said.
“From major operators through to emerging METS providers, it’s a platform where genuine relationships are formed and strengthened across the industry.”
QME is free to attend, with thousands already pre-registered and strong momentum building ahead of the 2026 event.
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