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Underground coal mechanical engineering forum

Event • Safety

The underground coal mechanical engineering forum is a collaborative event designed to strengthen safety, share knowledge, and foster professional development across the underground mechanical engineering discipline.

Hosted by the Resources Regulator, the forum provides a vital platform for industry leaders, and technical experts to come together and address emerging challenges in mechanical engineering.

The industry forum addresses:

  • Emerging issues & trends: Inspectors from the Resources Regulator review current developments in mechanical engineering practices and highlight areas requiring attention.
  • Expert presentations: content matter experts are invited to present on identified issues, offering practical, real-world insights and solutions.
  • Detailed review of recent incidents, topical issues, and lessons learned.
  • Updates on guidelines & standards: attendees receive updates on published safety alerts, bulletins, investigation releases, and regulatory changes.
  • Opportunity for direct communication with the Regulator and a platform to exchange experiences and best practices with peers.

This event is an essential part of meeting continual professional development (CPD) requirements for holders of practicing certificates.

Meeting attendees are encouraged to actively participate, share their experiences, and contribute to constructive technical discussions that benefit the wider industry.

For more information about the forum, or to request an invitation, please contact the Events team: resources.events@dpird.nsw.gov.au.

Event details

When

Thursday, 12 March 2026
8:30am - 3:30pm (AEDT)


Where

Penrith NSW


Tickets and Registration

By invitation only.

This event is primarily intended for Practicing Certificate holders, Mine Site Mechanical Engineers, and their direct representatives. Invitations are extended at our discretion to ensure relevance and alignment with the event's focus.

To request an invitation, please contact the events team resources.events@dpird.nsw.gov.au.