IGF 22nd Annual General Meeting
The leading global mining policy forum will be held under the theme of Trust in an Interdependent World: Advancing inclusion and resilience in mineral value chains.
The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) is pleased to announce that its 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place October 12–14, 2026, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, hosted by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This year’s theme is Trust in an Interdependent World: Advancing inclusion and resilience in mineral value chains.
As the leading international mining policy forum, the AGM provides a unique opportunity for policy-makers to connect with their global peers alongside actors from industry, civil society, and non-governmental and international organizations.
The AGM will include expert-led sessions that examine important aspects of mining governance, including critical minerals, legal frameworks, social inclusion, benefits sharing, mineral exploration, environmental management, sustainability standards, artisanal and small-scale mining, and more.
- All plenary sessions will include language interpretation for participants in English, French, Spanish, and Russian
- The AGM is hosted by UN Trade and Development
- More details will be shared closer to the event on the AGM website
IGF Government Forum
Following the 22nd IGF Annual General Meeting, the IGF Government Forum will take place on Thursday, October 15.
During this 1-day workshop, IGF members will join discussions on thematic and regional priorities. The IGF Government Forum is open to government officials only.
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