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IPMI 50th Annual Conference
IPMI 50th Annual Conference
June 6-9, 2026 · Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort, Orlando, FL
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What Attendees Say
Trusted by Industry Leaders
"IPMI's unmatched expertise in precious metals human capital is unrivaled. The annual conferences are always a pleasure to attend."
Miguel Perez-Santalla
The Wyoming Reserve
"Among the few events that consistently attract high-level decision-makers in the precious metals space."
John Dourekas
Kitco
"IPMI's annual conference creates the opportunity for the industry's top professionals to collaborate and innovate."
Chris Bone
Axium Scientific
Why Attend
Three Reasons You Can't Miss IPMI 50th Annual Conference
Strategic Networking
Meet 500+ decision-makers, suppliers, and peers across the global precious metals value chain. Four days of structured and informal networking designed to create lasting partnerships and surface new business opportunities.
Expert-Led Learning
Gain actionable insights from technical sessions on Precious Metals markets, sustainability, responsible sourcing, and refining breakthroughs. See tomorrow's innovations firsthand through Foundation Student Awards presentations.
Unforgettable Experiences
Golf tournament, welcome reception, live concert, and awards banquet — all set at the stunning Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando. Build relationships that go beyond the conference room.
Registration
Choose Your Pass
No IPMI membership required to attend. Members save on registration.
IPMI Member
Starting at
$1,449
Save $250 with membership
- Everything in Non-Member
- Member networking events
- Year-round IPMI resources
- Customize with Golf, Banquet, and Spouse options at checkout
Non-Member
Starting at
$1,699
Full conference access
- All technical sessions
- Exhibition hall access
- Welcome reception
- Customize with Golf, Banquet, and Spouse options at checkout
First-time attendee? Save $200 — contact us. Groups of 5+? Get 15% off.
Secure Your Spot
Register for IPMI 50th Annual Conference
Ticket Options Reference Guide
Use this guide to match the exact package you need before proceeding to ticket checkout.
IPMI Members
Conference Attendee$1,449
Conference & Banquet$1,524
Conference & Golf$1,628
Conference, Golf & Banquet$1,753
Conference & Spouse$1,848
Conference, Spouse & Banquet$1,998
Conference, Golf & Spouse$2,027
Conference, Golf, Spouse & Banquet$2,177
Non-Members
Conference Attendee$1,699
Conference & Banquet$1,774
Conference & Golf$1,878
Conference, Golf & Banquet$1,952
Conference & Spouse$2,098
Conference, Spouse & Banquet$2,248
Conference, Golf & Spouse$2,277
Conference, Golf, Spouse & Banquet$2,427
4-Day Program
Conference at a Glance
Saturday
June 6
Arrive at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort. Optional Golf Tournament in the afternoon, followed by the Welcome Reception — your first chance to connect with colleagues and kick off the week.
Sunday
June 7
Morning sessions on Global PM Finance, PGM markets, and PGM refining developments and autocat recycling. Afternoon: sustainability and Women of IPMI session. Evening: Soul Kitchen and Motown.
Monday
June 8
Deep dives on Gold, Silver, and Asia's Market Influence. Risk management and responsible sourcing sessions. Day ends with Happy Hour and the IPMI Concert.
Tuesday
June 9
New Horizons sessions include innovative new technologies, acquisitions and divestitures issues and opportunities, and new advances in metallurgical operations. Student Presentations showcase cutting-edge research. The conference closes with the Awards Banquet and final networking.
Your Stay
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort
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Orlando, FL
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Exclusive IPMI rates — no resort fees, available only through our official booking link. Registered attendees only.
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Limited availability — rooms at the conference rate are filling fast. Book now to stay on-property.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Anyone in the precious metals industry is welcome. However, members enjoy discounted registration and year-round networking benefits.
Indicate that you're a first-timer during registration, or email mail@ipmi.org and we'll apply the discount.
Yes — 15% off for groups of five or more from the same organization. Contact mail@ipmi.org to arrange.
Use the official booking link to access the exclusive IPMI rate with waived resort fees. Available to registered attendees only.
IPMI 2026 is in-person only. Any changes will be announced at ipmi.org.
Absolutely. Note requirements on your registration form or email mail@ipmi.org.
Make Your Mark at
IPMI 50th Annual Conference
Four days of industry-defining discussions, strategic networking, and a front-row seat to the future of precious metals. June 6-9, 2026 at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort, Orlando, FL.
Register Now →Special Meeting of the Members
A special meeting of the members will be held June 7 at 8 am at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Florida. IPMI members are requested to complete this ballot and submit their vote to Sandra.
Get the BallotTechnical Program Sponsored by Hindustan Platinum
Conference WiFi sponsored by pH7
Mobile App sponsored by Auris Noble
Registration Room sponsored by Heraeus
Room Key Card sponsored by Sabin Metal
Lanyards sponsored by Johnson Matthey
Phone Chargers sponsored by Colt Refining
PM Price Video Monitor sponsored by PAMP
Hand Sanitizer Stations sponsored by Money Metals Exchange
Sponsorships are Available
Ask us about sponsorship opportunities at the Annual Conference. Don't miss this chance to promote your company at the premier IPMI event.
Please contact Sandra at mail@ipmi.org for more information.
Detailed Program
Annual Conference Agenda
Full schedule for June 6-9, 2026. Session details and sponsorships are subject to updates.
Saturday, June 6th
06:30 - 07:30 AM
The Grand Cypress Golf Club - Golfer's Breakfast & Warmups
Sponsored by Italpreziosi
07:30 AM Start
IPMI Golf Tournament (Shotgun Start)
Front Nine - Longest Drive & Closest to Pin: CIBC
Back Nine - Longest Drive: Epic Insurance
Back Nine - Closest to Pin: Colt Refining
Golf Trophies: Axium Scientific
After Golf
Golfer's Luncheon
Sponsorship is Available
08:00 - 11:00 AM
Pickleball Tournament New
Sponsorships are Available
IPMI Conference
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Student Meet and Greet
By Invitation Only
5:00 - 6:00 PM
The IPMI Experience for First-Time Attendees
By Invitation Only
Sponsored by SGS
Sunday, June 7th
07:30 - 09:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Hensel Recycling
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Member's Meeting
08:30 - 10:00 AM
Session A: The World of Precious Metals Finance - PGMs
Moderator
Jon Butler, TD Securities
Shifting Sands And Moving Targets; The Global Matrix Behind The PGM Markets And Their Evolution
Rhona O'Connell, Stonex
PGM Supply In A New Price Environment
Yana Stunis, Valterra Platinum
Pt And Rh Impact On Fiberglass - Enabling AI And Energy Efficiency
Travis Perry, Owens Corning
Decoding PGM Scrap Supply And PGM Markets In 2026
Wilma Swarts, Metals Focus
Panel Discussion
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Morning Break
Sponsored by CIBC
10:30 - 12:00 PM
Session B: PGM Refining Technologies
Moderator
Matt Watson, Precious Metals Commodity Management
Emerging Secondary Supply Of Iridium And Ruthenium: New Sources And The Refining Technology Gap
Eleonora Rubini, Mastermelt
The Refining Of Iridium And Rhodium Using Molecular Recognition Technology™ (MRT™)
Steve Izatt, IBC Advanced Technologies
Electrifying Metal Extraction: Electrochemical Pathways For Recovering Precious And Base Metals
Mohammad Doostmohammadi, pH7 Technologies
Managing A Complex Recycle Landscape
Steve Hazelaback, Furuya Metals
12:00 - 1:30 PM
IPMI Luncheon
Sponsored by BASF
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Session C: Sustaining Programs Across the Precious Metal Value Chain
The Sustainability Journey At Asahi Refining
Simon Houghton-Dodd, Asahi Refining
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Women of IPMI & WIPGMs
The Leadership Skill No One Teaches: Healthy Debate
Sponsored by FideliTrade and Delaware Depository
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Cigar Social
Sponsored by Glines & Rhodes
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Premier Member Social
By Invitation Only
Monday, June 8th
07:30 - 09:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by PMR
08:30 - 10:00 AM
Session D: The World of Precious Metals Finance - Gold and Silver
Navigating Volatility: The Gold & Silver Outlook
Philip Newman, Metals Focus
Moderator
Refining Mine Output: Aspirations and Challenges in a High Gold Price Era
Rand Refinery
Forward SBMA 2030 - Singapore Sets Out Key Focus Areas To Develop Its Gold Trading Centre
Nikos Kavalis, SBMA
Dave Norris, Royal Canadian Mint
Benjamin Wong, Invest Hong Kong
Panel Discussion
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Morning Break
Sponsored by PMR
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Session E: Protecting Your Balance Sheet and Total Cost of Risk
Tools For Managing Precious Metals Price Risk
Miguel Perez-Santalla, The Wyoming Reserve
Financial Fraud Risks Facing Precious Metal Companies
Ushi Heffereman, HackerHaus Security Solutions, LLC
Panel Discussion
Ushi Heffereman, HackerHaus Security Solutions, LLC
Alec Pratt, Epic Insurance
Daniel Freedland, Pillar
11:30 - 12:30 PM
Session F: Responsible Sourcing
Moderator
Randy Weinerman, Mitsubishi International
Responsible Gold Guidance, Version 10: Key Changes And Rationale
Alan Martin, LBMA
LPPM Responsible Sourcing - Widening The Knowledge Base
David Wilkinson, LPPM
Digital Toolbox To Increase Efficiency And Trust In Your Supply Chain Of Gold - Real Use Case Examples
Urs Moosli, Axedras
Authenticating Precious Metals: Practical Strategies To Prevent Counterfeiting
Lauren Moise, AlpVision
Panel Discussion
12:30 - 1:45 PM
IPMI Delegate Luncheon
Sponsored by Pillar
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Session G
50 Years Of Precious Metals Science-What's New, What's Not And Why
Lou Britton, Auris Noble
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Afternoon Party
Sponsored by Gannon and Scott
Tuesday, June 9th
07:30 - 09:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Brinks
08:30 - 09:45 AM
Session H: New Horizons Part 1
Moderator
Federico Padrono Martini, IKOI
Osmium - The Precious Metal We Never Talk About
Torsten Buennagel, Tanaka
Smart Vaults: The Next Evolution Of Precious Metals Management In 2026
Peter Oykhman, Core Partners
The Effective Implementation of Flotation to the Historic Elkhorn Deposits
Corby Anderson, Colorado School of Mines
09:45 - 10:15 AM
Session I: New Horizons
Focus on Acquisitions and Divestitures
Acquisition / Divestiture Of A Family Run Precious Metals Business - Buy Side / Sell Side Issues
Vic Combe, Manning Advisors
Scott Morrison, Manning Advisors
Mike Mooiman, Argo Advisors International
10:15 - 10:30 AM
Morning Break
Sponsored by Techemet
10:30 - 12:00 PM
Session J: New Horizons, Part 3
Focus on Operations
From Cast Graduals To Mechanical Sand "SANDENSE®" Sustainable Innovation In The Production Of Silver And Gold Cast Bars
Federico Padrono Martini, IKOI
MarkVery: Smarter Laser Trimming And Traceability For Precious Metal Bars
Luca Fiorini, Tera Automation
Electrowinning Of Silver: A Flexible Refining Approach For Complex Silver Alloys With AI-Assisted Process Control
Filippo Piomboni, Italimpianti Orafi
From Minor Ruthenium To Major Impact: Catalysing Decentralised Ammonia Systems
Prof Dmitri Bessarabov, Ph.D.
Director: DSI National Center of Competence Hydrogen Infrastructure (HySA Infrastructure)
12:00 - 12:30 PM
Sampling and Analytical Meeting
Open to All
12:30 PM
Student Lunch (Invitation Only)
Sponsored by European Chapter of IPMI
1:30 - 4:00 PM
Student Presentations
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