SOMP 2027 SOCIETY OF MINING PROFESSORS
İzmir, Türkiye May 29 – June 3, 2027
16th Regional Meeting & Global Academic Gathering

Together We Educate.
Together We Innovate.

Türkiye: An Emerging Hub for Mining Education, Research and Sustainable Resource Development. Join academic leaders and pioneering researchers from across the globe in the pearl of the Aegean.

6 Continents
50+ Countries
300+ Professors & Leaders

CONNECT

Build global partnerships and bridge the future of academic institutions across 6 continents.

COLLABORATE

Share cutting-edge knowledge, foster joint research initiatives, and solve real-world industry challenges.

INNOVATE

Shape the next generation of mining education through AI, smart mining, and sustainable resource technologies.

Key Themes & Focus Areas

  • Mining Education & Workforce Development
  • Research Collaboration & Global Partnerships
  • Digital Transformation, AI & Smart Mining
  • Sustainability & Critical Minerals
  • Safety, Health & Environmental Excellence
  • Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Industry 4.0

What to Expect in İzmir

  • High-Level Academic Sessions & Keynotes
  • Dedicated Industry-Academia Forums
  • Technical Site Visits to World-Class Mines
  • Unforgettable Aegean Social & Cultural Program
PROPOSED HOST

Dokuz Eylül University

Department of Mining Engineering • İzmir, Türkiye

Prof. Dr. C. Okay Aksoy
PROPOSED MEETING CHAIR

Prof. Dr. C. Okay Aksoy

Dokuz Eylül University

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Deliormanlı
PROPOSED MEETING CHAIR

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Deliormanlı

Dokuz Eylül University