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TechConnect 2025

October 6-8, 2025 • Roanoke, West Virginia
October 6-8, 2025 | Roanoke, West Virginia
An exclusive mining symposium for industry leaders.
IWT invites you to three days of knowledge, networking, and innovation, with speakers who make an impact.

Details

What you need to know

What is TechConnect
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Tech Connect is a forum for senior leaders across the mining industry to exchange ideas, spark collaboration, and shape the future together. This exclusive (by invitation only) event is designed to foster cross-pollination of insights between peers navigating the same challenges and opportunities.

Set against a stunning backdrop, this event offers the perfect blend of work and leisure. Our guests will enjoy luxurious accommodations, 5-star meals, and an array of premium activities.

Industry leaders engage in insightful discussions and presentations, focusing on the future of mining. The conversations continue over gourmet dinner, a round of golf, trap shooting, or fishing from a pontoon boat – all while forming lasting relationships that will drive our industry forward.

date & Location
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Stonewall Resort: Roanoke, WV
Monday evening,
October 6 - Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Event Cost
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There is no charge for invited guests. All accommodations, meals, and scheduled activities are provided by event host, IWT.  If your company policy restricts accepting complimentary invitations, we’re happy to work with you to accommodate those requirements.

SPEAKERS

Eric
Hansen

CEO Innovative Wireless Technologies
Topic: Introduction and Welcome

Michael Fleming

Founder of Torc Robotics
Topic: "Ten Truisms of Commercialized Autonomy" Covering myths, perceptions and expectations about autonomy in the workplace.

Chris
Scott

Fmr. Venture Manager,
CEO of Senzit, Mann+Hummel
Topic: Vehicle Telematics for Operational Improvements

Chuck Shaughnessy

Fmr. Sr. Advisor FirstNET
(First Responder Network Authority)
Fmr. Vice President, Public Safety LTE Harris Corporation
Topic: Innovation in Mission Critical Connectivity

Jim
Handel

President & Founder
Pinnacle Supply Chain Solutions
Fmr. Sr. Executive Director, Supply Chain L3Harris
Topic: Strategic Sourcing and Supply Relationships in a Post-Pandemic & Tariff World

Mark
Kimler

Mine Supervisor, Allegheny Met
Topic: Safety Start: Allegheny Met Mine Fire Response

Agenda

OCT
06

Check In (after 4 p.m.)
Reception 6:30 p.m.
Dinner 7 p.m.

OCT
07

Breakfast 7:30 a.m.
Morning Sessions  8 a.m.
Lunch 12 p.m.
Afternoon Sessions 1 p.m.
Reception 5 p.m.
Dinner 6 p.m.
Team Cocktail & Dip Challenge

OCT
08

Breakfast 7:30
Half day activities  9 – 2
Golf, Pontoon Fishing or Sporting Clays

Want to be a presenter?

We’re looking for industry leaders to share their experiences, insights, and innovations. Whether it’s a success story, a hard-earned lesson, or an idea for the future, the industry needs your voice. Only 2 slots remain.

TechConnect is the event where thought leaders come together to shape the future of mining and make new connections.
7+
Expert Speakers
40+
Sucessfull Events
100+
Company Members
Let's Create Excellence Together

Dont miss this opprotunity to
connect, learn, and share.

Registration Closed
See you next year

Past Speakers

The speakers gave great presentations... great discussion, including during the various activities outside of the meeting. Thanks for inviting me!

- Past Attendee

First event of this kind I attended. I was unsure what to expect. It was certainly worth the time and i filled many pages with notes on both IWT items and mining things outside of wireless communications. The concept is very good and the content of talks was varied enough to get some good hallway converstation too.

- Past Attendee

Past Events

TechConnect 2022

Sylacauga, Alabama

Top mining leaders met to discuss how technical innovations are shaping tomorrow’s mines today. Held at the Pursell Farms Resort in Sylacauga, AL, attendees also enjoyed world-class accommodations, gourmet dining, and memorable resort activities—including a bourbon & cigar pairing, and a morning of golf and sporting clays.

TechConnect 2023

Roanoke, West Virginia

Mining visionaries met to share insights, innovation, and a view of the industry’s future. With Stonewall Resort as the backdrop, guests experienced more than just great conversation – they enjoyed premium accommodations, top-tier meals, fun team activities and a morning of fishing, golf, and shooting.

TechConnect 2024

Park City, Utah

Thought leadership met at the Hotel Park City in Park City, UT. Mining leaders engaged in meaningful discussions and networking while enjoying luxury lodging, exceptional cuisine, and curated experiences, from receptions to tee times.

Past Participents

Rosebud Mining
Pinnacle Potash
Deserado
Genesis
NISS Global
Sisecam
American Rock Salt
Alpha Met Resources
Consol Energy
Arch Resources
Greer Industries
Allegheny Met
Warrior Met
United Coal
Iron Senergy
Peabody Energy