Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME)
Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) is held at Mackay Showgrounds in Mackay, Queensland. The latest edition ran 21 to 23 July 2026 and the organiser has not yet published the next dates.
A regional mining expo in Mackay, in the Bowen Basin coal region, with a free leadership series and the Queensland Mining Awards.
Key facts
- Next dates
- Not yet published
- City
- Mackay, Queensland
- Format
- Expo
- Official site
- www.queenslandminingexpo.com.au/
Last held 21 to 23 July 2026
Who it’s for
- The organiser describes QME as the largest regional mining event in Australia. Source
Tickets and costs
No ticket prices are published on the official site as at 6 October 2026. Check the official site for registration details.
Exhibiting
- The exhibitor enquiries page is the route to stand information. Stand pricing is not published. Source
Stand pricing is not published. Ask the organiser for the current prospectus.
What to expect
- The organiser says the show has more than 300 suppliers, and quotes more than 5,000 visitors in 2024. Source
- The 2026 show ran 9am to 5pm at Mackay Showgrounds. Source
- A free-to-attend Leadership Series runs alongside the exhibition, and a QME Mining Pavilion is listed. Source
- The Queensland Mining Awards gala dinner, hosted with the Bowen Basin Mining Club, and an opening party are listed as part of the program. Source
Our read for suppliers
QME is the one to watch if you sell into Queensland coal and the Bowen Basin. The 2026 show has already run and the organiser has not published the next dates, so there is nothing to book yet. Check the official site for the 2027 announcement before planning.
Frequently asked questions
When is QME next held?
The organiser has not published the next dates on the official site as at 6 October 2026. The last edition we have dates for ran 21 to 23 July 2026.
Where is QME held?
Mackay Showgrounds, Mackay, QLD. Address listed by the organiser: Mackay QLD 4740.
Who organises QME?
Prime Creative Media.
How much does QME cost to attend?
No ticket prices are published on the official site as at 6 October 2026.
How do I exhibit at QME?
Start on the organiser's exhibitor page: https://www.queenslandminingexpo.com.au/exhibitor-enquiries/. Stand pricing is not published, so ask the organiser.
Last checked 6 October 2026. Confirm dates and prices with the organiser before you book.
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