Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, a leading provider of mining software solutions, will be exhibiting at AME Roundup 2026, the premier global gathering for mineral exploration and development, taking place in Vancouver from January 26 to 29, 2026.
At Seequent, we are helping shape the future of subsurface understanding by enabling exploration teams to make better, more defensible decisions from early discovery through development. Our connected workflows support stronger orebody knowledge, reduce technical uncertainty, mitigate financial risk, and enable teams to communicate their work with confidence to stakeholders and investors.
As the industry works to discover and develop Minerals for a changing World, confidence in data, transparency in process, and innovation in geoscience are increasingly critical. Through connected technology and trusted workflows, Seequent is proud to support explorers as they advance discovery responsibly and build a stronger foundation for the future of mineral exploration.
Using real geological datasets, participants will design a drillhole within a Leapfrog Geo project with one goal: to intersect the heavy-metal trio of Zn, Ag, and Pb. All competitors will work from the same datasets and model parameters. The only difference is the placement and targeting strategy of your drillhole.
Drillholes will be evaluated against the modelled orebody, with rankings based on the highest-grade mineralisation intercepts achieved.
Prize: Win complimentary admittance for two individuals to any Leapfrog Geo course in Q1, plus exclusive Seequent swag. Total prize value of up to $3,000 USD.
As the mining industry faces growing complexity, data intensity, and pressure to deliver critical minerals faster, innovation can no longer stay in the lab. At the same time, mining is powering the AI revolution itself, by supplying the critical minerals that build data centres and enable clean energy systems, including nuclear, that fuel digital infrastructure. Yet for innovation to scale, technical breakthroughs must be matched by economic incentives that align where value is created with where it is captured. Real World Tech Driving the Future of Exploration explores why innovation and its adoption are essential, how AI and emerging technologies such as machine learning and open platforms are reshaping exploration, the various roles (including explorers, start-ups, and research) required to support innovation, and whether new economic and incentive models are needed to support persistent innovation.
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Panelists:Â
Patrick B. Redmond, President Resource Exploration Solutions - GeologicAI / Adam Pidlisecky, Professor - University of Calgary / Dr. Janina Elliott, Mining Segment Director - Seequent / Gary Agnew, Co-Founder & CEO - Ideon Technologies / Anthea Sargeaunt, CEO - 2S Water Inc. / Cassady Harraden, Assistant Professor - University of British Columbia / Alexander Wilson, Lead Data Scientist - Seequent
Schedule:
11:45 am: AME and CDL Introduction
11:50 am: Rapid Fire Presentations
12:10 pm: Thought Leadership Panel and Q&A
This ebook explains how junior explorers succeed in complex geology, showing how credible subsurface insight and clear communication build trust. It outlines practical workflows and connected technology that reduce risk, maximise drill value, and support investor-ready decisions from the very start.
Early-stage mineral exploration can deliver big rewards, but it’s also risky. Investors are cautious and more selective than ever, seeking projects built on proof, not promise. Industry-backed technology turns exploration projects into credible investment opportunities with accurate data and solid models.
