12th World Conference on Sampling & Blending (WCSB12)
The World Conference on Sampling & Blending will be held in Penryn, a seaside town in Cornwall, United Kingdom, from 30 June to 2 July 2026. This 12th edition of WCSB promotes the Theory of Sampling (TOS) which identifies sources of sampling variability and provides valuable solutions for minimising each source of sampling uncertainty. The Conference is intended to create understanding and insight into sampling theory and practice for academics, manufacturers, engineering firms and practitioners seeking to achieve representative sampling. To achieve this goal, the Conference provides a meeting place for all people interested in sampling theory, practice, quality control, standards, and its implications.
The conference fosters collaboration between academics, practitioners, and industry leaders, with discussions including the standardisation of sampling protocols and sustainable practices aligned with UN development goals. Attendees will benefit from expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and the prestigious Pierre Gy Gold Medal award.
WCSB12 proceedings will be peer-reviewed and published electronically to support academic dissemination. Join us in shaping the future of sampling and blending.
Who Should Attend
12th World Conference on Sampling and Blending (WCSB12) will be invaluable to:
- Representatives from all professions in which sampling plays a role before analysis and decision-making
- Geologists, metallurgists, mineral processing engineers and technicians, geometallurgists
- Mine managers, process managers and superintendents, general managers, technical managers – and economists, contract, and legal personnel
- Competent Persons responsible for metal accounting, reconciliation, Reserve and Resource declaration
- Quality assurers, quality controllers, quality managers from all sectors in technology, process, and manufacturing industries
- Front-line sampling operators and technicians
- Laboratory managers, supervisors, and technical personnel
- Sampling system design engineers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)
- Engineering or project houses
- Sampling-related ISO committee members and other individuals Involved in producing norm-giving guidelines a.o.
- Mineral and commodity buyers, sellers, and mineral traders
- TIC (Testing, Inspection, Certification) companies
This activity is approved for Professional Development by the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining
Approved for CPD by IOM3 recognises the importance of ongoing learning for professional development. This could be through the attendance of a single lecture, a series of lectures, or a conference, in person, virtually or in a blended format. We understand the need to keep your knowledge up to date and the value of peer-to-peer networking.