Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 1898, the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) is the leading technical society of professionals in the Canadian Minerals, Metals, Materials and Energy Industries. The CIM Convention and Expo features 450+ companies showcasing the latest in mining equipment, tools, technology, services and products. The event includes plenary sessions intended to bring focus and start dialogue around the conference theme of “Thinking Differently.” Leaders from all aspects of mining and some from unexpected tangential sectors are brought together in these thought-provoking discussions.