The 62nd Annual Conference of Metallurgists

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The Metallurgy and Materials Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (MetSoc of CIM) hosts the 62nd Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2023). Following a successful back-in-person COM 2022, let’s continue the conversation on the theme of Climate Change and Sustainability at COM 2023 in Toronto. COM 2023 will offer interactive plenary elements such as the Big Ideas session, curated plenaries, panel discussions and workshops along with the technical symposia. Technical programming will feature advanced manufacturing and materials, light metal in transportation, pressure hydrometallurgy, sustainability in pyrometallurgy, mineral processing fundamentals and integration for better outcomes from a sustainability perspective. COM promises an exciting opportunity to meet, network and learn in a dynamic environment that will emphasize industry, research and student collaborations. Plan to participate in Toronto, Ontario from Aug 21 – 24, 2023. The conference will be held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, steps away from Toronto’s Union Station and downtown attractions. SYMPOSIAAdvanced Manufacturing and MaterialsChair: Gaofeng Li, National Research Council Canada Integration for Better OutcomesCo-chairs: Brittany MacKinnon, HatchChris Pickles, Queen’s University Light Metals in Transportation and Next Generation VehiclesChair: Abdallah Elsayed, University of Guelph Mineral Processing FundamentalsChair: Charlotte Gibson, Queen's University Derek Kerfoot Memorial Pressure Hydrometallurgy SymposiumChair: Brad Hewitt, Hatch Ltd. Wasmund Memorial Symposium of Sustainability in PyrometallurgyChair: Sina Mostaghel, SNC-Lavalin ADDITIONAL FEATURES- A strong student program with a poster competition- A series of recorded lectures to watch on-demand- Professional short courses available to enhance your learning- A focused trade show with a limit of 10 booths - guaranteed for traffic- A certificate of attendance PROCEEDINGSEach registered in-person attendee will receive the full peer-review proceedings of the conference. NETWORKINGFrom Monday to Thursday, the conference will offer attendees daily reception and happy hour networking time to relax and meet fellow attendees. Our Annual Awards Banquet will be much celebrated and will be a time to honour the recipients of 2023. ABOUT OUR ATTENDEESCOM traditional hosts 60% industry and 40% academia attendees, with 20% internationals. This offers a wide thought-provoking program with the latest research around the world. IMPORTANT DATESTHE CALL FOR ABSTRACTS IS OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 9, 2023REGISTRATION OPENS IN APRIL 2023EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS JUNE 15, 2023 Inquiries https://go.evvnt.com/1362334-2?pid=5569 Speakers: Donald Sadoway (MIT), etc Dates and Time: Starts: Mon, Aug 21, 2023 ( 2:00 PM) and Ends: Thu, Aug 24, 2023 ( 5:00 PM) Venue details: Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1E3, Canada