New Professionals Network

The New Professionals Network is a free community for resources professionals in the first five years of their careers.

Grow your network and knowledge in 2025 with over 27 dedicated New Professionals Network events spanning four formats: Coffee Connections, Industry Insight Symposiums, Mining Minds Mixers, and Industry Connect Virtual Forums.

Attend keynote presentations, Q&As, panel discussions and dedicated community-building events, plus network with industry peers, business leaders and experts in low-pressure environments.

Get notified first when event registrations open and access the resource "5 Key Pillars of Successful Leadership in Mining" when you join free now.

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Connect and upskill in 2025

In response to the needs of new professionals in the resources industry, we have developed four outstanding event types that will take place across Australia in 2025. These include the Industry Insight Symposium Series, Mining Minds Mixers, the Coffee Connections Series and the 100% online Industry Connect Virtual Forum. Click through to discover more about each event type.

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Industry Insight Symposium

Through this exciting learning format, emerging leaders will hear a keynote address from a distinguished speaker offering valuable perspectives on a topical issue. Afterwards, attendees can enjoy relaxed networking with peers and business leaders. Sessions will take place in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne.

Coffee Connections

This thoughtfully curated breakfast gathering is exclusive to new professionals. Spearheaded by our regional NPN Ambassadors, and held in person, new professionals will engage in insightful discussions and enjoy a leisurely morning meal in the heart of the city. Attendees are welcome to bring along other new professionals from the resources sector - all disciplines are welcome.

Industry Connect Virtual Forum

This virtual event series is an exceptional and accessible experience that particularly caters to FIFO workers and individuals in regional areas. Providing a unique blend of knowledge-sharing and virtual networking, this online series serves as an essential platform for those eager to excel in the ever-evolving resources sector, irrespective of their geographical location or work schedule.

Mining Minds Mixer

In a “speed-mentoring” format, this gathering enables emerging leaders to connect with seasoned professionals and chart their path in the post-academic phase of their career.