The Organizing Committee

Is made up of a large team of professionals focused on research and the future of technologies for mining and underground works.

PAPERS

Carlos Aire - Researcher, from the National Autonomous University of Mexico
David Romero - Head of Postgraduate Studies, Federico Villarreal University
Luis Torres - Dean, National University Santiago Antunez de Mayolo
Rómulo Mucho - Former Minister of Energy and Mines of Peru

CONFERENCES

Siegfried Arce - Presidente Canadian Institute Mining-Perú
Pedro Isique – Vice President, Geological Society of Peru

INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS

Eduardo Calderón de la Barca - Director of the Governance Institute of Peru
Pedro Isique – General manager Geoengineering Services
Enrique García – Director at CAHSAC Peru

COORDINATOR IN ARGENTINA

Miguel Morales, - Technical manager at Sobre Riesgos

COORDINATOR IN CHILE

Ernesto Ferrari, - Managing director Latam Access Peru

COORDINATOR IN BRAZIL

Raúl Rojas, - Manager in CJC Engenharia e projetos

ADVISOR IN SPAIN

Luis Fuerte - General Manager Tespa Passive Protection

ADVISOR IN AUSTRIA

Giorgio Höfer Partner - Consulting Dr. Giorgio Höfer ZT GmbH

Who organizes Tunnel Mining in Peru?

Since 2009, Elite Consulting SAC-ELITEMIN has organized the Latin American Congress on Tunnels and Underground Works - Tunnel Mining. The fifteenth edition will be held from July 1st to 2nd, 2026, in Lima, and the event was officially recognized by the Ministry of Energy and Mines of Peru in 2025.

The evento aims to present the latest trends in underground mine planning, mineral exploration tunnels, and transportation tunnels. It will also cover the scope of projects involving ramps, shafts, raises, and slurry pipelines, as well as the design and construction of hydraulic tunnels, road tunnels, tunnels and caverns for hydroelectric plants, and metro lines.

The institutions that participate with TM26

Mining Safety Institute – ISEM:

Partner - A private, non-profit association comprised of leading mining companies, industrial companies, and independent professionals. ISEM organizes training programs in Peru and important events such as the annual Mining Safety Congress in April. See

Canadian Mining Institute-CIM Perú

It was established in 1898. In 2023, and its growth from a small association to become Canada's leading professional association for mineral-related industries, with technical societies and local branches throughout Canada and abroad. In Peru, it has almost two decades of membership. See

Business alliances

Latam Access Perú

A consulting firm that connects the business chain, providing better positioning for companies, with a vast network of contacts and business partners in Peru and Chile, offering solutions that make operations profitable through market intelligence. See

WP Agency

A company specializing in comprehensive 360º communication campaigns that drive business success through innovation and creativity, connecting with audiences and building prestige for different brands in the market. See