Exhibition Registration 2026

Showcase your organization at the Alternative Mining Indaba 2026

Application Deadline: 31 January 2026

About AMI Exhibition

The Alternative Mining Indaba brings together community activists, civil society organizations, faith-based groups, researchers, and policy advocates from across Africa and beyond. The exhibition space provides a platform for organizations to showcase their work, share stories of mining impacts, present solutions, and build solidarity with affected communities.

Important Information

1. Limited Space: Up to 30 organisations will be approved for exhibition stalls. The AMI prioritises community-based organisations and encourages INGOs and NGOs to cooperate with the communities they work with for the exhibition.

2. Fees & Waivers: The AMI has discretion to charge a fee for exhibitors. Community-based organisations are exempted from fees. Other civil society applicants can apply for a waiver.

3. Eligibility: Organisations must meet AMI's participation requirements as defined in the logistics note. Those not meeting requirements will be automatically disqualified.

4. Participation Policy: Participation is free for community-based organisations and community delegates. The private sector (mining companies, partners, and organisations financially attached to the mining industry) may only participate as observers with no influence on the program or exhibition space, except at the invitation of the Steering Committee.

Exhibition Focus Areas

Stories of Mining Impacts

Document and share experiences of communities affected by extractive industries

Solutions & Alternatives

Showcase innovative approaches and solutions to mining-related challenges

Artisanal & Small-scale Mining

Highlight stories and initiatives related to artisanal mining communities

Mine Workers Struggles

Present the challenges and advocacy efforts of mine workers

Extractive Economies

Examine the broader impacts of extractive industries on communities

Other Topics

Related themes addressing mining justice and community rights

Event Details

Dates & Location

Main Event: 9-11 February 2026
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Setup: 8 February 2026 (details will be shared with approved exhibitors)

What's Provided

Exhibition space is provided free of charge for approved community-based organisations. Other organisations may be subject to fees or can apply for waivers. Exhibitors should bring their own materials (posters, brochures, banners, etc.) to showcase their work.

Exhibition Registration Form 2026

Application deadline: 31 January 2026

A. Exhibitor's Details

B. Application for a Waiver

All civil society organisations who seek a waiver on an imposed fee can make their application here. The decision to grant a waiver is subject to AMI SC decision and is not guaranteed.

Terms & Conditions

1. Please note that there is limited space, and up to 30 organisations will be approved for stalls. The AMI will prioritise community-based organisations and encourage INGOs and NGOs to cooperate with the communities they work with for the exhibition.

2. The AMI has the discretion to charge a fee for any exhibitor. Community-based organisations are exempted from any fee. Other civil society applicants can apply for a waiver.

3. Organisations which do not meet the AMI's requirements as pertaining to the participation definition in the logistics note are automatically disqualified.

Participation: Participation in the AMI is free for community-based organisations and community delegates. We encourage INGOs, NGOs and resource organisations to support affected communities to participate. To address conflicting interests and manage power relations, the private sector, like mining companies, partners and strategic organisations attached to the mining industry through financial support, may only participate as observers with no influence on the program and space for exhibition, except at the invitation of the Steering Committee.

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Application Process

1

Submit Application

Complete the exhibition registration form above with all required information about your organisation and proposed exhibition.

2

Steering Committee Review

The AMI Steering Committee will review all applications based on alignment with AMI objectives, available space, and participation criteria.

3

Confirmation & Guidelines

Approved exhibitors will receive confirmation via email with detailed guidelines, setup instructions, and venue information.

4

Exhibition

Set up your exhibition and engage with AMI participants throughout the three-day event.

Questions or Need Assistance?

For questions about exhibition requirements, the application process, or eligibility criteria, please contact:

Eric Mokuoa: eric@bench-marks.org.za

Joyce Nyamukunda: joyce@zela.org

Mandla Hadebe: mandla@ejn.org.za