Xplor 2026

Xplor 2026 — AEMQ Mineral Exploration Convention

Dates: November 2–5, 2026 Venue: Le Westin Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada Organizer: Association de l'exploration minière du Québec (AEMQ, also known as QMEA)

Xplor is where "the future of mineral exploration comes together": a four-day convention of the Québec mineral exploration industry, organized by AEMQ.

Program highlights

• Pre-convention (November 2–3): two days of conferences, training workshops and technical sessions on specialized topics, held in rooms such as the Troilus Room and the Sustainable Development Room (sessions run 9:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:00 pm–4:00 pm, with badge pick-up from 8:00 am on the 3rd floor).
• Main convention (November 4–5): conferences and panels presented on November 4 and 5.
• Trade show: nearly 100 exhibitors present mining exploration products and services.
• Social activities: Opening Cocktail presented by Orbit Garant and a Recognition Gala presented by Fasken, plus multiple networking opportunities.

Practical information

Daily programming starts at 8:00 am and the last listed conference sessions run until 4:00 pm. Registration and full program details are available on the official website.

Organizer contact: AEMQ, 132, avenue du Lac, bureau 203, Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 4N5; tel. 819 762-1599 (toll-free in Québec: 1 877 762-1599).

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Venue Map and Hotels Around

Montréal - Le Westin Montréal, Montréal, Canada