The New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources invites you to join us for the 51st annual Exploration, Mining and Petroleum (EMP) Conference, taking place October 25–27, 2026, at the Delta Hotel in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
EMP is Atlantic Canada’s leading event for the exploration and mining sectors. Celebrating its 51st year, EMP is a hub for collaboration, investment and insights especially as critical minerals reshape the industry.
- Discuss key topics like ESG, innovation, reconciliation and economic development
- Network with industry, government and academic leaders
- Discover investment opportunities in New Brunswick’s growing critical minerals sector
- Gain insights from cutting-edge research and technical presentations
Whether you’re developing a project, building partnerships or influencing policy, EMP 2026 is your chance to connect, learn and lead.
Registration
Registration is now open and early bird rates are available until October 2, 2026. Pre-registration ends October 21, 2026. All conference materials for pre-registration will be available at the registration desk:
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 – 11 am to 7 pm
- Monday, October 26, 2026 – 8 am to 6 pm
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026 – 8 am to 3 pm
After October 21, 2026 pre-registration will be closed.
