OFF-EARTH MINING FORUM 2025

25 - 26 SEPTEMBER 2025
Michael Crouch Innovation Centre (MCIC)-UNSW Kensington Campus

Off-Earth Mining Forum

One Industry or Two?

The Off-Earth Mining Forum (OEMF) 2025 is a one-of-a-kind event at the intersection of two frontier sectors: space and mining.

Hosted by the Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research (ACSER) and the UNSW School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering, OEMF 2025 brings together thought leaders, innovators, and disruptors shaping the future of off-world resource exploration and utilisation.

Held just days before the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025, this seventh edition of the Forum will once again attract a global audience of researchers, government bodies, industry leaders, and emerging talent.

This is your opportunity to connect with the growing space resources community and explore the transformative potential of mining beyond Earth.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative event!

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Student Scholarships

As part of a new initiative, we’re trialing a pay-it-forward ticketing system that enables attendees to sponsor scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students to attend OEMF 2025, taking place at UNSW Sydney on 25–26 September.

Each scholarship will cover registration fees only.

To apply, please click here and submit your details along with a short statement (150 words or fewer) explaining why you’d like to attend OEMF and your aspirations for working in the space sector.

Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful applicants will be notified via email.

OEMF 2025

25 - 26 September 2025

Sydney

REGISTRATION OPEN!

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Tickets include access to both days of the workshop, morning/afternoon tea, lunch and refreshments and access to Day 1 networking event.

Early bird registration closes on 31 July 2025

Why Attend OEMF 2025?

Hear from Global Experts

Learn from speakers representing top international space agencies, universities, and companies. Past forums have featured voices from the US, Europe, Japan, Korea, and Australia.

Cross-Sector Collaboration

With the 2025 theme “One Industry or Two?”, the forum will delve into the shared challenges and synergies between mining and space. From systems engineering to regulatory frameworks, you'll explore how these sectors are converging—or diverging.

Cutting-Edge Tech & Innovation

Discover how next-gen technologies in automation, robotics, swarm systems, and remote operations are reshaping both Earth and space industries. Explore project lifecycle design and systems thinking for extreme environments.

Engaging, Tailored Program

Whether you're an executive, engineer, researcher, policy maker, or student, OEMF 2025 offers a program designed to match your interests and level of expertise