South America is the largest reservoir of critical minerals such as lithium and copper. In 2026, industry tradeshows will not only focus on extraction but on the transition toward green hydrogen.
Compartir
The region’s strategic position turns these events into nodes of geopolitical relevance. Chile and Peru lead the mining vanguard, focusing on sustainability and desalination.
A high-level niche event designed to connect mining project owners with desalination technology providers, facilitating contracts that ensure water supply for large-scale mining.
As an extension of the world’s largest solar event, RE+ Cono Sur is positioned in Chile to lead the conversation on solar energy and storage, accelerating the decarbonization of the regional energy matrix.
A technical and commercial fair bringing together the world’s leading copper producers, focusing on operational efficiency and the sustainability needed to meet the growing demand for electrification.
Exponor is a comprehensive industrial technical exhibition connecting large-scale metallic and non-metallic mining with cutting-edge technological solution providers at the very heart of mining activity.
Hyvolution has become the mandatory meeting point for governments and companies seeking to develop the hydrogen economy, covering the entire value chain from renewable generation to logistics.
This fair stands out for its commercial dynamism, offering practical solar energy solutions for the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors in a region with privileged radiation potential.
Expocorma is the leading forestry fair in Latin America, where innovation in timber use and the sustainability of natural resources are the main axes of the exhibition and its technical seminars.
| Tradeshow | Location | Suggested Month | Main Focus |
| Desalination LatAm | Chile | March | Water management and desalination. |
| RE+ Cono Sur | Chile | March | Solar energy and storage. |
| Expocobre | Peru | April | Copper production and technology. |
| Exponor | Chile | June | Mining technological solutions. |
| Hyvolution Chile | Chile | September | Green hydrogen and clean fuels. |
| ExpoSolar Colombia | Colombia | October | Photovoltaic energy and electric mobility. |
| Expocorma | Chile | November | Forestry sector and bioproducts. |
The 2026 exhibition calendar reaffirms that South America is not just a resource provider, but the laboratory where the mining of the future is designed. The convergence between responsible extraction, water management, and the mass adoption of renewable energies will be the only way for companies to maintain their competitiveness in an increasingly demanding global market. Participating in these events is, therefore, a strategic investment for those looking to lead the energy transition and secure a place in the new geopolitics of critical minerals.
