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. Watch for more details in the coming months.
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 12, 2025
| 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Registration Open |
| 8:00 am - Noon |
SME Nominating Committee Meeting
(Closed - Nominating Committee Members Only) |
| 10:00 am - Noon |
SMEF Corporate Roundtable Advisory Discussion (Invitation Only) |
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
SMEF Executive Committee Meeting
(Closed – Executive Committee Members Only) |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
SMEF Board of Trustees Meeting |
| 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Welcome Reception |
Saturday, September 13, 2025
| 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Registration Open |
| 8:00 am - 10:00 am |
Finance Committee Meeting |
| 8:00 am - 10:00 am |
GPAC Meeting |
| 8:00 am - 10:00 am |
SMEF Corporate Giving Committee Meeting |
| 8:00 am - 10:00 am |
SMEF Individual Fundraising Committee Meeting |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am |
WAAIME Outreach Meeting |
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
WAAIME Executive Committee Finance Meeting |
| 10:00 am - Noon |
MEC Committee Meeting |
| 11:00 am - Noon |
2026/2027 Program Committee Meeting |
| 11:30 am – 1:00 pm |
SME Strategic Chair Lunch
(Closed – Strategic Committee Chairs and Staff Liaisons Only) |
| Noon - 1:00 pm |
Lunch on Own |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Strategic Committee Meeting Association Growth |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Strategic Committee Meeting - Industry Innovation |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Strategic Committee Meeting - Industry Workforce |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Strategic Committee Meeting - Responsible Mining & Underground Construction |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Structure & Governance Committee Meeting |
| 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Joint Strategic General Session |
| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
Group Dinner |
Sunday, September 14, 2025
| 7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Registration Open |
| 7:00 am - 8:30 am |
Joint Division Chair Breakfast Meeting
(All division chairs and division staff liaisons shall attend) |
| 9:00 am - 11:30 am |
Coal & Energy Division Executive Committee Meeting |
| 9:00 am - 11:30 am |
Environmental Division Executive Committee Meeting |
| 9:00 am - 11:30 am |
Health & Safety Division Executive Committee Meeting |
| 9:00 am - 11:30 am |
Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Division Executive Committee Meeting |
| 9:00 am - 11:30 am |
Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Executive Committee Meeting |
| 9:00 am - 11:30 am |
Mining & Exploration Division Executive Committee Meeting |
| 9:00 am - 11:30 am |
WAAIME Division Executive Committee Meeting |
| 11:30 am - 4:30 pm |
SME Board of Directors Meeting and Lunch |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
SME Board of Directors Closed Session (SME Board only) |
| 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Dinner on Own |
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.
BOOK YOUR HOTEL
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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Sponsorship Opportunities
Download Midyear Meeting Sponsorships
To inquire about SME 2025 Midyear Meeting sponsorships and reserve yours today, please contact:
Emma Li Salditt, Manager of Partnership Development
sponsorships@smenet.org | +1 (303) 948-4224
