Critical Minerals
Conference Series
Unlocking Canada's Mineral Wealth -
From Ore to End Use
Upcoming Conference
June 21-23, 2026 - Kelowna, B.C.
Advancing Canada’s critical minerals sector from discovery through production, the Critical Minerals Conference Series brings together expertise, innovation, and sustainable development—strengthened by Canada’s secure and globally competitive supply advantage.
Conference Series Overview
The Conference Series aims to showcase the responsible and viable development of Canada’s mineral resources—from concept and exploration to processing and end use.

Through a platform of learning, open dialogue, and interactive engagement, the series fosters collaboration, builds business alliances, and supports access to capital. The ultimate goal is to strengthen Canada’s mineral value and supply chains for the benefit of all Canadians.
About Us
In Partnership with i2iVestcom Advisors Corporation, the Founders of the Critical Minerals Conference Series are proud to once again present a program featuring leading industry experts.

The agenda offers valuable insights for all stakeholders in the mineral sector, covering key topics such as emerging technologies, exploration, community engagement, and the opportunities that continue to position Canada as a global leader in critical minerals.
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Testimonials 2025
Attended the two-day Critical Minerals Conference Series organized by i2iVestcom Advisors represented by Mr. William Sattlegger, P. Geo., Executive Director hosted in picturesque Kelowna, B.C. Enjoyed the opening Social on Sunday which offered the opportunity to for both presenters & delegates to get to know one another. Timely topics as presented by knowledgeable expert speakers with engaging & insightful discussions. Overall, an energetic and energizing conference enjoyed by all who attended.
Daniel "Russell" Barnes, Retired Director - Corporate Client Group
Critical Minerals Conference Series 2025, Thanks very much for including Nicola Mining as part of a well-organized program & exciting event. This provided Nicola to share efforts over the past 10 years resulting in turning our projects and operations into an 'overnight success'. We identify and list our objectives & goals, complete them, list more and continue to repeat for ongoing success.
William (Bill) Cawker, Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations
Had the opportunity as a Delegate to attend the Critical Minerals Conference in Kelowna organized by William Sattlegger, P. Geo., Executive Director i2iVestcom Advisors. The event was a valuable chance to another industry and learn directly from experts involved with the critical mineral space. Appreciated the inclusion of and thoughtful discussions around Indigenous involvement that provided context & perspective to the conversation. A big thank you to the Speakers and all participants. Each of your insights and connections were of personal value.
Gibran Qureshi, Risk Manager & Insurance Broker - Iridium Risk Services Inc
What a week! The Critical Minerals Conference Series 2025 delivered an incredible lineup of presentations, insights, and actionable solutions under the theme of 'Securing Canada's Supply Chain. Are You In? From supply chain security to Indigenous Partnerships, policy to innovate, the Speakers shared critical updates and opened the floor to new ideas for Canada's future in minerals and energy. Grateful to the presenters, organizers & attendees who fostered a collaborative and knowledge rich environment.
Gurmol Sohi, Masters Data Science - University of Calgary
Attending the Critical Mines Conference in Kelowna for three days was an incredible opportunity for me. It allowed me to connect with influential and highly respected leaders in the mining industry. I gained valuable insights into the full spectrum of mining and exploration processes. I'm truly grateful for the experience and look forward to participating in more conferences like this in the future.
Eva Ligutom-Auman, VP - Global College
Small boutique event that gives you an outstanding opportunity to meet key individuals in the Critical Metals space in Canada. By the end of the event you will know everyone in the room and will come away with knowledge of the challenges for the industry.
Michael Fox - The Prospector News
Attending the Critical Minerals Conference was an incredible opportunity to connect trade strategy with Canada’s resource potential. The depth of dialogue and diversity of perspectives made it a must-attend for anyone building partnerships in this space. I left with fresh insights, meaningful connections, and renewed inspiration to help shape Canada’s role in the global minerals landscape.
Benita Lee, B. Mgt, CCS - Certified Customs Specialist in Canada & USA
We were so happy to participate in our first Critical Minerals Conference. So many engaging presenters and great connections made. Very relevant content as well. We will definitely be back for the next one!
Dianna Reimer, Sr. Client Success Manager Corporate & Shareholder Services - Olympia Trust Corporate & Shareholder Services
As a speaker, I had the opportunity to share my research on: Major Projects for First Nation Lands and Utilization of Trust Funds/ Sovereign Wealth Funds. This 3 day event was filled with lots of learning, networking and growth opportunities. The immersive and collaborative cohort was what really made this event memorable. There were speakers from a good mix of private, small cap, large cap, not for profit, academic, government and indigenous perspectives. There were some great players at the event, and the information and insights were phenomenal.
Karan Wadhwani, B.Com|MSc Sustainable Energy Development & Author
Gave my first presentation and took part in a discussion panel. Both were great learning experiences, and it felt great to bring more awareness to the Mining and Metals ISAC.

Over the past few days, I witnessed powerful conversations shaping the future of Canada’s critical minerals sector - with a strong and necessary focus on Indigenous engagement, partnership, and leadership. These voices are essential in building a responsible and resilient path forward.

Speakers on this topic included John Desjarlais, Executive Director, Indigenous Resource Network, and Karan Wadhwani, B. Comm., MSc., SEDV.
From insightful presentations on investment opportunities at Apollo Silver Corp. and funding opportunities from Mitacs, this conference highlighted how collaboration is key to unlocking Canada’s full potential.

This has been a great experience, and I can’t wait to finish the rest of the Critical Minerals Conference Series 2025 today!
Beatrix Bitter, Manager Member Services - Mining and Metals ISAC
Testimonials
i2iVestcom Advisors continue to build the Critical Minerals Conference series which was drastically required for our industry. The program provides content with the most up to date changes across the sector ranging from commodities, Government, Indigenous peoples which has extreme value and opens collaborative opportunities for attendees.
Doug Engdahl, CEO - Axiom Group
Was an honour to participate in the Critical Minerals Conference in Kelowna. GENESG extends its gratitude to i2iVestcom Advisors for making this an excellent experience.
Suzanne Davis-Hall, VP ESG & Sustainability - GENESG
Congratulations for such a professionally performed work on the organization of the conference. Everything was perfect from the beginning to the end. Time management, catering, audience selection, venue & media were fantastic.
Eduardo Ruiz Martins, Mining and
Environment Manager - CODEMGE Minas Gerais
The Kelowna conference provided the opportunity to meet quality local Canadians & company leaders which would not have occurred outside of this event. The conference was very well organized, with many informative presenters combined with deep intelligence to the Canadian Mining sector. Excellent investment of my time.
Dhruv Gulati, Vice President - Minerals Metals Initiative
We very much enjoyed the conference sessions and networking opportunities.
Dr. Kelsey MacCormack, Director Mapping and Modelling - Alberta Energy Regulator
Overall, an excellent event and fantastic conference.
Dr. Antonios Maragakis, CEO - Zeni
The conference provided a unique opportunity to connect with professionals from the industry who are actively engaged in critical mineral exploration. Participants also included financing professionals which was key to the content & the business opportunities.
Dr. Abani S. Samal, Principal - GeoGlobal
This was a really good conference overall. Solid networking opportunities. Glad that we attended
CC (Chuck) Downie, VP Exploration - Eagle Plains Resources Ltd.
Thanks for including our company into the program. Appreciate the support in making the event a success.
Denis Clement, CEO - Critical Minerals Americas
The Critical Minerals Conference provided attendees, companies and stakeholders an opportunity to meet key decision makers & company executives to learn about the resource sector and challenges they face. Opportunities abounded the floor of the event for those looking to get into the Green Transition.
Michael Fox, Publisher - The Prospector
Thanks goes out to Critical Minerals Conference. A pleasure to join your team & conference in Kelowna.
Richard Carleton, CEO - Canadian Securities Exchange
QB Drilling would like to say thank you to the Critical Minerals Conference Team for hosting such a top-notch conference.
Mitch Quesnel, Logistics & Business Development - QB Drilling
The Kelowna Conference exceeded all expectations. Immense learning experience.
Alf Stewart, Chairman & VP Corporate Development - Searchlight Resources
Conference is a must for anyone wanting to learn about the mining industry in Canada. The insights gained from presenters, program content and delegates were invaluable.
Kimberly Berman, Principal Consultant - SFA Oxford
Would like to express my sincerest appreciation for organizing such a remarkable event. The conference was exceptionally informative and provided valuable insights into the critical minerals industry.
Lan HE, VP Business Development - Grandview Energy Co LTD. Beijing
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