CIM CONNECT 2026 Vancouver guide

CIM 2026 Vancouver: event details, exhibitor search, and a direct line to Vantix.

Name: CIM CONNECT 2026 Vancouver
Start: 2026-05-03T17:00:00
End: 2026-05-06T16:45:00
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre

Heading to CIM CONNECT 2026? Start here for the essentials: dates, venue, expo hours, official planning links, and a searchable exhibitor directory. If your team is evaluating fabrication capacity, repair speed, welding, or laser cleaning, this is also the fastest way to book time with Vantix before the week fills up.

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Updated April 16, 2026. Built by Vantix for CIM attendees planning their week in Vancouver.

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Plan your CIM week faster

Get the practical details first: dates, venue, expo hours, hotel-block status, and the current exhibitor directory. Everything here is designed to help you get oriented quickly and keep moving.

Dates and venue

The current official materials place CIM CONNECT 2026 in Vancouver from May 3-6, 2026 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Expo hours

Sunday opening is 17:00-19:00, Monday and Tuesday expo hours are 10:00-17:00.
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Hotel status

As of April 16, 2026, the official housing page says the hotel blocks are full and the preferred rate cutoff was April 1, 2026.

Exhibitor directory

Our April 16, 2026 pull of the official floor-plan directory found 632 unique exhibitor names.
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Official planning links

Official links worth bookmarking

Use these to jump straight into the live floor plan, technical program, expo details, and hotel updates.

Best for exhibitor lookup

Official floor plan

Use the live CIM floor plan for booth locations, floor navigation, and current exhibitor search.

Best for schedule planning

Official technical program

Search official sessions, short courses, and daily programming in the event’s program system.

Best for expo logistics

Official expo page

Use the expo page for official expo hours, pavilion notes, and the main expo summary.

Best for hotel updates

Official hotel page

Check the latest housing language. As of April 16, 2026, the official blocks are marked full.

Build your week

Key moments across the week

Need the shape of the week before you dive into speakers and session filters? Start here, then use the official program for the full agenda.

Sunday, May 3

Opening window

Expo opening block runs from 17:00-19:00. The program system also shows short-course activity around the weekend lead-in.

Monday, May 4

Full expo day

Opening plenary at 8:30, expo from 10:00-17:00, lunch from 12:00-14:00, and cocktail reception from 15:30-17:00.

Tuesday, May 5

Second full expo day

General panel at 8:30, expo from 10:00-17:00, lunch from 12:00-14:00, and cocktail reception from 14:30-16:00.

Wednesday, May 6

Program closeout

The hotel page notes the technical program runs until 16:45 with the convention closing reception following later that day.

Why meet Vantix

Vantix belongs on your CIM schedule if your team cares about uptime, repair speed, and bringing more work in-house.

CIM brings together mine operators, contractors, OEM partners, maintenance leaders, and fabrication teams. Many are working through the same priorities: shorten turnaround times, reduce outsourcing, and buy equipment without taking on unnecessary service risk. Vantix is built for that conversation, with industrial laser systems, a BC showroom, and Canadian support that stays close after the sale.

Fiber Laser Cutting Machines

Precision sheet metal cutting from 3kW to 60kW. Most common table: 5 ft × 10 ft. Custom configurations available up to 12 ft × 60 ft. ±0.03mm accuracy on every cut.

Fiber Laser Profile Cutting (HPM)

Integrated profile + plate processing for structural fabrication. Built for H-beams, channels, angle, and flat bar workflows with optional bevel-ready prep.

Tube & Profile Laser Cutting

Cut round, square, and rectangular tubing, channel, and angle with a dedicated system featuring automated loading. Bring tube cutting in-house and eliminate the need for outsourcing.

Handheld Laser Welding

Weld 4x faster than MIG & TIG with minimal training required. Minimal heat input with zero-to-low heat effect on the final product. No post-weld cleaning required.

Laser Cleaning Systems

Remove rust, paint, and coatings without chemicals or abrasives. Eco-friendly surface preparation (up to SP10 standard) for restoration and maintenance.

Start the conversation

Questions worth asking Vantix before the expo floor gets crowded

If you are comparing suppliers at the show, these are the questions that move the discussion from broad capability to operational fit.

Where can we replace outsourced cutting?

Ask which parts, materials, or thickness ranges make the strongest case for bringing work in-house.

What would install and support look like in Western Canada?

Push on training, commissioning, local response times, and what happens after the machine is on your floor.

Which mining-support workflows are the fastest wins?

Focus the discussion on maintenance, repair, fabrication, structural work, and downtime-heavy bottlenecks.

When does laser cleaning or welding change the math?

Use cases matter more than jargon. Ask where Vantix sees the biggest labor or turnaround advantage.

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Book time with Vantix

Going to CIM to compare suppliers? Add Vantix to your schedule.

If you want to compare laser cutting, tube and profile processing, welding, or cleaning systems with a Canadian team that supports Western industry, book time before the show and start the conversation with context.

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