The unsung heroes of SME; A lot of hard work goes in to the SME Annual Conference and Expo

摘要

The SME Annual Meeting has grown dramatically over the last decade. Last years' meeting was the biggest ever away from Denver, CO (where it is always held in the "odd" years), with more than 6,700 attendees. The 2013 meeting in Denver set a record attendance of 7,202 people. The next Denver meeting (2015) is expected to be an even larger draw, despite challenging times for the industry. The SME Annual Conference and Expo is highly regarded around the world as a premier opportunity for networking and interaction in mining. Also, it is a great draw for students, which is good for the long-term health and growth of SME.