We are very pleased to invite you to take part in the 25th International Scientific and Technical Conference KOMTECH – Mining in the Age of Green Transition, which will be held on 4-6 November 2024 at Hotel KLIMCZOK in Szczyrk.

The KOMTECH conference, organised by the KOMAG Institute of Mining Technology, is an event dedicated to new mechanisation technologies in mining, with a particular focus on green transition activities and the use of post-mining areas. Since 2021, we have enriched the conference formula with issues related to renewable energy sources, energy storage and the possibilities of applying energy clusters in the revitalisation of post-mining areas.

The mining industry, despite the anticipated phasing out of coal, will remain in operation for at least a decade. During this time, it will be necessary to continue to work on ensuring work safety in mines and developing new technological solutions that promote efficiency, safety and environmental protection. Therefore, the KOMTECH 2024 conference aims to provide a space for discussion and exchange of experiences on the challenges facing the mining sector and future opportunities for its transformation.

 

The thematic scope of the KOMTECH conference is as follows:

ü  Design and construction of equipment to assist in the protection of underground mines from hazards.

ü  Development of electromobility at underground copper and coking coal plants.

ü  Energy efficiency of machinery and equipment.

ü  Artificial intelligence techniques in heavy industry.

ü  Technical progress in the construction and operation of machinery.

ü  Intelligent machine and equipment solutions in line with the Industry 4.0 approach.

ü  Machinery and equipment included in longwall and gallery mining systems.

ü  Modern mining support.

ü  New excavation and mineral extraction technologies.

ü  Systems for transporting machinery, excavated material and people.

ü  Use of hydraulic and pneumatic systems in mechanical engineering.

ü  Modelling and testing of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

ü  Technologies for capturing methane from mine air.

ü  Safe and efficient shaft transport systems.

ü  Developing safe working conditions in mines. 

ü  Latest research methods and techniques in the field of mining hazard recognition, forecasting, mitigation and control.

ü  Energy storage technologies.

ü  Energy management.

 

The organisers hope that the conference will contribute to the integration of the scientific community with industry representatives and become an opportunity for discussion, traditionally bringing together a large number of participants from Poland and abroad interested in the directions of green transition and safe and efficient mining, renewable energy and the transformation of post-mining areas.