On 27 May, the Mongolian Software Industry Association (MOSA), the Mongolian National Mining Association (MNMA), and the project, in partnership with the Responsible Mining Initiative (RMI) hosted the first Mine – IT Expo aimed at linking the information technology (IT) software industry and the mining sector of Mongolia to create opportunities for IT companies to serve the rapidly expanding mining sector.
The day-long expo had booths from twenty-six software companies demonstrating their IT solutions to more than sixty mining industry representatives who also received CDs with the corporate profiles of the companies exhibiting at the event. Mr. N. Algaa, Executive Director of the Mongolian National Mining Association (MNMA), moderated a panel discussion at which mining companies discussed their IT needs and challenges.
Mr. Ts.Buyantsogtoo, President of MOSA, said, “Demonstrations and face-to-face networking are critical not only to maintaining current customers but also to understanding potential customers and building new business. We have collected data on IT-related needs of the mining sector during this event, to help us understand our potential clients better”.
The success of the first Mine - IT Expo was not only in the broad spectrum of mining sector representatives who attended, including exploration, mining, contractor, drilling, and supplier companies, but also in the wide media attention the event garnered. Four television stations, six print media, and seven websites covered the Expo. A further accomplishment of the Expo is the connection of MOSA and MNMA who committed to exploring future opportunities for partnership, including working to make the Expo an annual event.
The day-long expo had booths from twenty-six software companies demonstrating their IT solutions to more than sixty mining industry representatives who also received CDs with the corporate profiles of the companies exhibiting at the event. Mr. N. Algaa, Executive Director of the Mongolian National Mining Association (MNMA), moderated a panel discussion at which mining companies discussed their IT needs and challenges. Mr. Ts.Buyantsogtoo, President of MOSA, said, “Demonstrations and face-to-face networking are critical not only to maintaining current customers but also to understanding potential customers and building new business. We have collected data on IT-related needs of the mining sector during this event, to help us understand our potential clients better”.
The success of the first Mine - IT Expo was not only in the broad spectrum of mining sector representatives who attended, including exploration, mining, contractor, drilling, and supplier companies, but also in the wide media attention the event garnered. Four television stations, six print media, and seven websites covered the Expo. A further accomplishment of the Expo is the connection of MOSA and MNMA who committed to exploring future opportunities for partnership, including working to make the Expo an annual event.