SME Midyear Meeting

Denver, CO

September 12-14, 2025

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The 2025 Midyear Meeting brings SME leaders together to plan for the future.

This invitation-only event takes place Friday, September 12 – Sunday, September 14. 

*Schedule updated 9/8/2025


Thank you to our Midyear Overall Sponsor​

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Schedule of Events

 

Friday, September 12, 2025

7:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Open Atrium Level 1
8:00 am - Noon SME Nominating Committee Meeting
(Closed - Nominating Committee Members Only)
Sepia Level 3
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm SMEF Executive Committee Meeting
(Closed – Executive Committee Members Only)
Periwinkle Level 3
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm SMEF Board of Trustees Meeting Magenta Level 1
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Welcome Reception SME Headquarters  
 

Saturday, September 13, 2025

7:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Open Atrium Level 1
8:00 am - 10:00 am Finance Committee Meeting Periwinkle Level 3
8:00 am - 10:00 am GPAC Meeting Cyan Level 3
8:00 am - 10:00 am SMEF Corporate Giving Committee Meeting Sepia Level 3
8:00 am - 10:00 am SMEF Individual Fundraising Committee Meeting Chartreuse Level 3
9:00 am - 10:00 am WAAIME Outreach Meeting Lemon/Orange Ballroom Level 2
10:00 am - 11:00 am WAAIME Executive Committee Finance Meeting Aqua Level 2
10:00 am - Noon MEC Committee Meeting Magneta Level 1
11:00 am - Noon 2026/2027 Program Committee Meeting Cyan Level 3
11:30 am – 1:00 pm SME Strategic Chair Lunch
(Closed – Strategic Committee Chairs and Staff Liaisons Only)
Teal Level 3
Noon - 1:00 pm Lunch on Own    
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm  SMEF Scout Jamboree Informational Meeting Magneta Level 1
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm  SMEF Scout Jamboree Planning Magenta Level 1
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Strategic Committee Meeting - Association Growth Chartreuse Level 3
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Strategic Committee Meeting - Industry Innovation Cyan Level 3
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Strategic Committee Meeting - Industry Workforce Aqua Level 2
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Strategic Committee Meeting - Responsible Mining & Underground Construction Periwinkle Level 3
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Structure & Governance Committee Meeting Sepia Level 3
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm General Session Lemon/Orange Ballroom Level 2
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Group Dinner Citrus Ballroom Level 2


Sunday, September 14, 2025

7:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Open Atrium Level 1
7:00 am - 8:30 am Joint Division Chair Breakfast Meeting
(All division chairs and division staff liaisons should attend)
Indigo Level 1
9:00 am - 11:30 am Coal & Energy Division Executive Committee Meeting Magenta Level 1
9:00 am - 11:30 am Environmental Division Executive Committee Meeting Periwinkle Level 3
9:00 am - 11:30 am Health & Safety Division Executive Committee Meeting Chartreuse Level 3
9:00 am - 11:30 am Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Division Executive Committee Meeting Sepia Level 3
9:00 am - 11:30 am Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Executive Committee Meeting Teal Level 3
9:00 am - 11:30 am Mining & Exploration Division Executive Committee Meeting Cyan Level 3
9:00 am - 11:30 am WAAIME Division Executive Committee Meeting Aqua Level 2
11:30 am - 4:30 pm SME Board of Directors Meeting and Lunch Citrus Ballroom Level 2
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm SME Board of Directors Closed Session (SME Board only) Citrus Ballroom Level 2
 


Hotel & Venue

The majority of Midyear Meeting events will be held at the:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver Tech Center
7801 East Orchard Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

SME has secured a reduced rate of $149/night plus taxes for Midyear Meeting participants. 

The ONLY way to book within the official Midyear housing block is to use the link below.

PLEASE NOTE: SME is not working with any vendors to fill our housing block and any representation from an individual not directly employed by SME is not advised. Often these companies misrepresent their relationship with SME and offer a fraudulent rate or have malicious intentions. If you receive a suspicious call or email inquiring about housing, please notify SME at meetings@smenet.org.

Room Reservations must be made by Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

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Registration

There is no cost for volunteers to register; however, registration is required to support event planning and coordination.
Spouses may be registered for $150.

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