QME 2026 set to ignite Mackay
Less than 12 months from now, the Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) 2026 is gearing up to return to Mackay as Queensland’s largest…
Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition
QME
21st - 23rd
July 2026
9am-5pm
Daily
Mackay Showgrounds
Mackay QLD 4740
Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition: the largest regional mining event in Australia
For over 30 years the Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) has been at the heart of the mining sector in Mackay. Returning to the Mackay Showgrounds in 2026, QME will be the ultimate showcase of supplier innovation and excellence and will illustrate the world class capabilities of Mackay and the broader Central Queensland region.
QME is the largest mining event in Queensland, featuring more than 300 suppliers and attracting more than 5,000 visitors in 2024. QME provides unmatched exposure for companies who want to get their products and services in front of mining professionals in Queensland.
Alongside the exhibition floor, QME includes a free-to-attend leadership series that addresses the current needs of the industry and will provide direct benefit to many mining functions.
What's On
Industry-leading exhibition
Discover and connect with hundreds of industry-leading exhibitors spread across an expansive exhibition floor, with both indoor and outdoor displays showcasing cutting-edge equipment, live demonstrations, and real-world mining operations in action from hundreds of leading exhibitors. It’s an unmissable experience for anyone in the resources sector.
Leadership Series
QME features a free-to-attend series designed to address the current needs of Queensland’s mining industry. Hear directly from industry experts as they explore the most pressing issues and opportunities – from workforce and safety to innovation, sustainability, and critical minerals. Tailored to deliver practical insights and real value across a wide range of mining functions, these sessions are a must for professionals looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving sector.
QME Mining Pavilion
The QME Mining Pavilion is a central hub for the Queensland mining industry, bringing together key mining companies and major contractors to showcase their latest projects, initiatives, and innovations. More than just a display space, the Pavilion offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with the organisations driving the future of mining in the region. Attendees can explore current and upcoming developments, gain valuable insights into procurement and partnership opportunities, and build meaningful connections within Queensland’s thriving mining community.
QLD Mining AWARDS
The Bowen Basin’s Queensland Mining awards are the premier awards program for celebrating the innovation, excellence and collaboration fostered within the state’s highly competitive industry, with the glittering black-tie Gala Dinner delivered as part of QME.
Networking function
The QME Opening Party is the perfect end to the first day of the event, offering a fantastic chance to network with peers and the industry.
Audience Matters
Accessing Australia’s most engaged audience of Decision Makers
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