February 5, 2026 - Below is a message from Barbara Filas, P.E., SME:

I’m pleased to extend a personal invitation for you to join the WAAIME Division meetings during MINEXCHANGE 2026, SME Annual Conference & Expo, taking place in Salt Lake City, February 21–25, 2026. We look forward to sharing WAAIME’s newest initiatives and highlighting how you can get involved. 

Meeting Schedule

Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 2:00–5:00 PM
WAAIME Division Orientation
Hyatt, Zion

Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
WAAIME Division Executive Committee & Finance Meeting
Hyatt, Snowbasin
Learn about WAAIME today and what we have accomplished since the 2025 Annual Meeting in Denver.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
WAAIME Division General Meeting
Hyatt, Woodward
Help shape WAAIME’s priorities and plans for the coming year.

Visit Us at MINEXCHANGE

Stop by Booth #2044 on the exhibit hall floor to connect with WAAIME members and learn more about our programs.

Students: Don’t miss our student-focused opportunities and events: smeannualconference.org/students

Connect with WAAIME beyond MXC

Hear WAAIME Chair, Barb Filas, share our vision to invest in students of all ages to help address workforce challenges in the extractive industries.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfeso8VZh5g

Learn more about WAAIME Division initiatives:

www.smenet.org/divisions/waaime-division

And be sure to connect with us on LinkedIn to stay updated on future activities and opportunities.