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Maptek Geoscience Forum

December 3, 2026
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado

December 3, 2026.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MT
Colorado School of Mines | Golden, Colorado
$625 USD
Download the agenda

Join us at the Maptek Technical Geoscience Forum and leave equipped with the knowledge, skills, and connections to drive meaningful results in your work. We look forward to seeing you in Golden.

Forum Highlights

  • Industry expert presentations from leading voices in geoscience and mining
  • Interactive panel discussion on the issues shaping the industry today and preparing us for the future
  • Discipline-specific training in geologic modeling and resource modeling

This December, join Maptek in Golden, Colorado, for a technical forum where product insight, peer connection, and the practical application of Maptek technology will be explored with a dedicated focus on the geosciences.

Hosted at the Colorado School of Mines, the Geoscience Client Forum brings together exploration, production, and resource model geologists for a day of learning, networking, and interactive discovery.

The event will feature geoscience-specific training focused on developing skills in geologic and resource modeling.

Designed specifically for current and future Maptek users, industry partners, and mining professionals, this forum creates space for the conversations that matter most to the industry to take action and make improvements.

Attendees will connect with a broad network of professionals, including product specialists, customer presenters, and technical teams, to explore tips and tricks, discuss roadmap development, engage in in-depth conversations about industry standard workflows, and examine real-world applications that can be put to work in daily practice.

Forum Highlights

  • Industry expert presentations from leading voices in geoscience and mining
  • Interactive panel discussion on the issues shaping the industry today and preparing us for the future
  • Discipline-specific training in geologic modeling and resource modeling

Meet Our Speakers

2025 Maptek Geology Challenge Winners: Dr. Jennifer Ellis & Joshua Maurer

Dr. Jen Ellis (MSc, FGS), Principal Advisor, Mineral Asset Stewardship, Rio Tinto

Jen Ellis is currently the Principal Advisor for Mineral Asset Stewardship at Rio Tinto, where she focuses on strengthening governance, assurance, and performance across geoscience and mine planning to support safe, reliable, and value-driven asset development.

With over 16 years of experience across mining operations, exploration, and consulting in both mining and oil and gas, she has built her career at the interface of technical excellence and operational delivery.

She has led mine geology and resource functions at Resolution Copper and Rio Tinto Kennecott, overseeing orebody knowledge, geological modelling, grade control, and resource strategy across both deep underground and large-scale open-pit copper operations.

Her work has supported improvements in reconciliation and the integration of geology with mine planning.

Jen holds a PhD in structural geology from Cardiff University, focused on fracture modelling and vein formation in porphyry systems, including at the Bingham Canyon Cu-Au-Mo deposit. She also holds a master's in mining geology from Camborne School of Mines and a degree in geology from the University of Edinburgh.

Her expertise spans orebody knowledge, structural geology, and the application of geological insight to improve confidence, risk management, and operational decision-making.

Joshua Maurer, Geologist, Carmeuse North America

Joshua Maurer is a geologist with over 13 years of experience in the mining and industrial minerals sector, currently with Carmeuse, a leading global producer of lime and limestone products.

Since joining the company in 2013, he has worked extensively across North America at numerous underground mines and quarry operations, spanning Wisconsin, Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, and beyond.

Josh's expertise centers on deposit modeling, reserve estimation and reporting, reconciliation, and quality control. He works closely with mine engineering and operations teams to support efficient, data-driven decision-making.

From 2019 to 2021, Josh was based in Belgium with the Carmeuse Group, where he focused on global prospection efforts across Asia, the Middle East, and South America, including operational support for six Kimtas sites in Turkey.

Since 2022, he has continued international work supporting prospection in Brazil and stone supply sourcing initiatives.

Over the course of his career, Josh has contributed to more than 75 quarry and mining projects across 14 countries, bringing a global perspective and practical expertise to geological evaluation and resource development.

What You'll Gain

  • Expert Insights: Hear directly from industry leaders navigating the same challenges you face. Leave with fresh perspectives and actionable strategies grounded in real-world experience.
  • Skill Development: Engage in hands-on sessions designed to sharpen your geoscience workflows and deepen your command of Maptek applications.
  • Geoscience Community Networking: Build lasting relationships with fellow geoscience professionals in an environment designed for open dialogue and knowledge sharing. Come contribute to the community.
  • A Seat at the Table: Participate in interactive panel discussions and share your perspective on the future of Maptek's technical roadmap.
  • Professional Growth: Walk away with a tangible plan to help make improvements to your day-to-day operations, and personal connections that directly support your career in mining.

Who Should Attend

This forum is designed for professionals who want more than a product demonstration. It is built for:

  • Geologists and technical professionals working across the mining cycle.
  • Maptek users looking to deepen their practical product knowledge.
  • Teams seeking to get more out of their existing Maptek solutions.
  • New and prospective clients exploring what Maptek has to offer.
  • Industry professionals who value peer-driven learning and candid conversation.
December 3, 2026.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MT.
Colorado School of Mines | Golden, Colorado
$625 USD
Download the agenda

Join us at the Maptek Technical Geoscience Forum and leave equipped with the knowledge, skills, and connections to drive meaningful results in your work. We look forward to seeing you in Golden.

December 3, 2026.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MT.
Colorado School of Mines | Golden, Colorado
$625 USD
Download the agenda

Join us at the Maptek Technical Geoscience Forum and leave equipped with the knowledge, skills, and connections to drive meaningful results in your work. We look forward to seeing you in Golden.

Forum Highlights

  • Industry expert presentations from leading voices in geoscience and mining
  • Interactive panel discussion on the issues shaping the industry today and preparing us for the future
  • Discipline-specific training in geologic modeling and resource modeling