MetFest! Brisbane
Join the Metallurgical Society and Southern Queensland Branch for MetFest! Brisbane in November.
About this event
MetFest has become an iconic event in regional calendars, bringing together teams of regional metallurgists, process engineers and other associated professionals for a unique day of networking and professional development.
In 2025, MetFest! makes its debut in Brisbane on the 24th of November, bringing together professionals from across the resources sector for a day of technical exchange and networking. This year’s theme, Metallurgy Across the Value Chain, aims to showcase the diverse and interconnected roles of metallurgy—from resource definition and geometallurgy through to processing and optimisation—highlighting the full spectrum of challenges and innovations shaping the industry today.
As part of this focus, early career metallurgists and mineral processors are encouraged to submit an abstract and share their work. MetFest! Brisbane provides a welcoming platform to present ideas, gain feedback, and build professional connections with peers and mentors across the industry.
The day will conclude with an evening networking function, offering a relaxed space for early career professionals, experienced metallurgists, and site-based teams to connect and maybe even collaborate!
CALL FOR PRESENTATION ABSTRACTS
Abstracts Close: 1st September
If your abstract is chosen, no paper is required, just a 15 minute presentation.
Please submit your abstracts to metfestbrisbane@gmail.com
For all other enquiries, please contact Diana Felipe.
Optional networking: Post MetFest! Networking
Monday, 24th November
Join us for post-presentation drinks at the UQ Art Museum and wrap up MetFest! Brisbane with a relaxed evening of networking.
5.30pm – 7.30pm
Optional tour: Lab Tour
Tuesday, 25th November
Join us in touring the following three laboratories, with included lunch:
- UQ SMI & EAIT (Ventures Long Pocket)
- Core Resources
- BML
8.30am - 3.00pm (approx.)
Bus will depart and return to UQ Long Pocket Campus.
More information to follow.
Location
The University of Queensland
GHD Auditorium
Advanced Engineering Building (49)
Staff House Rd,
St Lucia QLD 4072
Monday, 24 November 2025
8.30am (UTC+11:00)
Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Date and Time
8.30am (UTC+11:00)
Venue
GHD Auditorium
Advanced Engineering Building (49)
Staff House Rd,
St Lucia QLD 4072
Cost
AusIMM Member: $60
AusIMM Student Member: $30
Non Member: $100
Non Member Student: $45
Networking Event
AusIMM Member: $80
AusIMM Student Member: $40
Non Member: $120
Non Member Student: $60
Lab Tour
AusIMM Member: $30
Non Member: $60