AEMA’S SUMMER SUMMIT
Thank you to all of our speakers, sponsors and attendees that made our third summit
a great event!
Details for 2026 coming soon!
THANK YOU SPONSORS
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
AEMA’s Summer Summit is a one-day, transformative conference curated to explore and discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in today’s dynamic landscape. Engage with industry leaders, experts, and visionaries as they share valuable insights, strategies, and success stories. NEW this year we are offering two different half-day short courses on June 11! Take advantage of your trip to Spokane and dive into timely topics and trends with an interactive short course.
INFORMATIVE
SPEAKERS
ENGAGING
KEYNOTE
SPEAKERS
NETWORKING
RECEPTION
NEW
SHORT COURSES
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We have multiple sponsorship levels available, including new and exclusive opportunities that will not last long. Email dstroh@miningamerica.org for details, or if you have questions.
2026 details coming soon!
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2026 info coming soon!
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Online registration is expected to open mid-April. Please note that all attendees, speakers, and sponsors must register and receive a badge to attend.
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Registrations can be cancelled and refunded until May 31. Alternatively, if attendees cannot attend they can transfer their registration to another attendee within their company at no cost.
2025 AGENDA (updated 5/20/25)
Registration & Coffee
7:30-8:00 AM
Welcome:
Jay Gear, Coeur Mining & AEMA President
Mark Compton, AEMA Executive Director
Presenting Sponsors:
Mike Satre, Hecla Mining Company
Mary Mitchner, Teck
8:00-8:30 AM
Current State of the Mining Industry:
Bill Hancock, SME
8:30-8:50 AM
I am Mining:
Kenna O’Neill, AEMA External Affairs Manager
8:50-9:10 AM
Attracting Your Workforce
Moderated by: Rhonda Zuraff, P&C Recruiting
Skylie Estep, South32
Cody Sutherlin, Coeur Mining
Pratt Rogers, University of Utah School of Mining
Marie Morgenthaler, Hecla Mining Company
9:10-10:10 AM
Break
Morning Keynote:
Wired for Trust: Rewiring Public Perception Through
the Science of Communication
Dr. Haydon Mort, Geologize
10:30-11:00 AM
Training & Retaining Your Workforce
Moderated by: Lindsey Schultz, MRC Recruiting
LeRoy Shingoitewa, WestLand Resources
Meggy Gidula, Brown and Caldwell
Dan Pearson, Coeur Mining
Dave Stoddard, Great Basin College
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Lunch
Luncheon Keynote:
Rob Krcmarov, Hecla Mining Company
12:30-1:15 PM
What students, parents, and educators really think of mining, and what that means for attracting the next generation of mining talent
Presenter: Jodi Banta, The University of Arizona School of Mining & Mineral Resources
1:30-1:45 PM
AEMA Society
Moderated by: Adam Hawkins, Global External
Dale Kerner, Integra Resources
Sophie Dessart, Florence Copper
Lindsay Dofelmier, Davis Graham
1:45-2:15 PM
I am Mining
Moderated by: Kenna O’Neill, AEMA
Lina Betancourt, South32
Katherine Dela, Hudbay
Kim Ryan, The University of Arizona School of Mining & Mineral Resources
Marty Boughton, Perpetua Resources
2:15-2:45 PM
Ms. Sarah Gray, Geology Teacher & Curriculum Writer
2:45-3:00 PM
Half Day Short Courses Wednesday June 11 (Separate Registration Required)
Short Course 1: The Mining Communications Toolbox: Practical Skills for Industry Professionals
Instructor: Jess Scanlan, Founder of MineLife Media
Short Course 2: Leadership Skills for High-Performing Teams
Instructors: M. Stephen Enders, Executive Chairman & Joline Lenz, Sr. Talent & Recruitment Consultant, Brooks & Nelson, LLC
Afternoon Keynote:
Tyler Simmons, Western States Equipment Company
3:00-3:30 PM
Recap Discussion:
Rhonda Zuraff, P&C Recruiting
Hugh Miller, Colorado School of Mines
Lindsey Schultz, MRC Recruiting
Jay Gear, Coeur Mining
3:30-3:50 PM
Closing Remarks
&
Summer Summit Reception (Terrace Room East 4:00-6:00 PM)