Conference & Events Calendar
Visakhapatnam 2026 Conclave — Featuring ministerial addresses, policy frameworks, drone surveillance, and global buyer panels.
Inaugural Address: Building the Andhra Pradesh of Tomorrow & Mineral Vision 2030
Official inaugural address on developing Amaravati as the People's Capital, mineral royalty rationalization, 1,053-km coastline port connectivity, and expanding the mineral frontier for value addition and global trade.
Andhra Pradesh Mining Reforms & Single-Desk Statutory Clearances
Policy briefing on fast-track clearances for quarry leases, digital royalty transit permits, and investor incentive packages for granite processing clusters across Srikakulam, Prakasam, and Rayalaseema.
Human Capital, Skill Development & Next-Gen Mining Engineering
Special panel on skilling youth in CNC stone carving, heavy earthmoving equipment piloting, and industry-academic partnerships with Andhra University Engineering College.
Expanding the Mineral Frontier: Lithium, Gallium Exploration & Private Gold Mining
Showcasing the breakthrough geological discoveries in Andhra Pradesh, including critical minerals (Lithium & Gallium) for clean energy transition and development of India's first private gold mine.
Emerging Technologies for Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Mining
Best practices from AP Granite Association for sustainable mining: advanced filter presses, circular stone slurry utilization in brick manufacture, and eco-restoration of exhausted quarry pits.
Advanced Quarry Automation, Multi-Wire Saws & Breton Machinery Tech
Interactive technology session on high-speed diamond wire saws, automated slab polishing lines, resin treatment plants, and zero-defect packaging for European and American export buyers.
Natural Stone in Mega Architecture, Amaravati Capital & Infrastructure
Renowned architects discuss facade engineering, structural stone cladding, Kadapa stone restoration, and sustainable limestone aesthetics in major airport, highway, and capital projects.
Global B2B Buyer-Seller Matchmaking: US, Europe & GCC Export Corridors
Direct B2B negotiations between Indian quarry leaseholders and international delegations from USA, Italy, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and China, featuring Visakhapatnam Port freight subsidies.
Young Minds Connect: Innovation, Geosciences & Student Careers
Interactive session engaging university students and young geologists with emerging careers in drone-based volumetric quarry estimation, AI ore sorting, and research grants.
B2G Round Table: Strategic Mineral MoUs & Port-Linked Industrial Estates
High-level round table with the Secretary & Director of Mines & Geology, signing formal MoUs for value-addition processing plants and port-linked warehousing parks in Visakhapatnam.
Grand Valedictory Ceremony & International Stone Fest Awards 2026
Celebration of expo milestones across 120,000+ Sft. area, felicitating outstanding exporters, zero-accident quarries, innovation startups, and presenting the Stone Fest 2026 Best Stall Awards.