The Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) 2026 is gearing up to return to Mackay as Queensland’s largest regional mining showcase.
Momentum for the 2026 event is building rapidly, with 75 per cent of exhibition space already sold and limited outdoor space remaining. The strong interest in early bookings reflects the industry’s strong commitment to being part of three days of live technology demonstrations, insightful thought leadership, and a celebration of regional mining excellence.
QME 2026 will bring together hundreds of leading suppliers, with industry heavyweights such as Milwaukee Tools, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Fulton Hogan, Epiroc, Hastings Deerings, Brooks/XCMG, and Flexco Australia already signed on for what promises to be one of the event’s biggest editions yet.
Central to the event’s exhibition floor is the return of the highly-anticipated QME Mining Pavilion, a vibrant hub where key mining companies and major contractors will showcase their latest projects, innovations, and initiatives. The Mining Pavilion offers attendees a unique opportunity to engage directly with the organisations driving Queensland’s mining future, offering insights into procurement and partnership opportunities, and helping build meaningful connections within the thriving mining community.
Next year’s event benefits from the support of two key sponsors: Pirtek and Hitachi Construction Machinery. While Pirtek brings valuable backing to the event overall, Hitachi Construction Machinery takes a leading role as sponsor of the QME leadership series, a critical platform for advancing thought leadership and fostering the strategic conversations that will shape the mining sector’s future.
The 2026 event also enjoys strong partnerships with the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and the Bowen Basin Mining Club (BBMC). QRC, Queensland’s peak resources body, further elevates QME’s significance by highlighting the event’s role in showcasing innovation and its contribution to Mackay’s regional economy and supply chains.
BBMC adds further weight by holding the prestigious Queensland Mining Awards in Mackay at the same time as the exhibition, amplifying the celebration of excellence and innovation. BBMC’s presence fosters networking and partnership opportunities that showcase Queensland’s leadership in mining equipment, technology, and services (METS) innovation.
Prime Creative Media show director of mining events Rebecca Todesco, said that the energy around QME 2026 is already building fast, and the team is eager to see the industry come together in Mackay once again.
“We’re incredibly excited to bring the Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition back to Mackay in 2026,” Todesco said.
“This event is where innovation, collaboration, and opportunity come together and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to three days packed with innovation, learning, and networking.”
With exhibition space rapidly filling and the excitement building, QME 2026 stands as the must-attend event for anyone serious about mining in Queensland. It’s where the sector’s biggest deals and boldest ideas are realised – in the heart of Mackay, at the epicentre of Queensland’s mining industry.
For more information, visit queenslandminingexpo.com.au/get-involved
