Attendee FAQs

Have a question about registration or conference activities? We can help! Below we have answered some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about attending the International Conference on Ground Control in Mining.

 

How do I register to attend the International Conference on Ground Control in Mining?

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN Spring, 2022.
You can register online by visiting www.groundcontrolmining.com/register. For additional questions regarding registration for the  International Conference on Ground Control in Mining, please contact SME Customer Service at cs@smenet.org or 303.948.4200. To receive advanced registration rates, SME must receive your registration form and payment by June 28, 2022. After June 28, 2022, on-site registration fees apply.

How can I get a copy of an invoice or receipt?

To download a copy of your registration receipt, please visit www.smenet.org, login to your SME account using your email and password, visit My Profile and view My Meetings. Click on View Registration to obtain a copy of your receipt. You may also contact SME at 303.948.4200 or cs@smenet.org with receipt or invoice inquiries.

If I pre-register, when do I receive my badge and conference materials?

All badges and conference related materials will be distributed onsite at the registration desk located at the Hilton Garden Inn.

What does my full conference registration include?

Conference registration provides access to three days of live technical programing, digital access to the 2022 peer-reviewed papers and 6.5 PDH credits. Conference registration includes access to all of the technical sessions and the golf tournament.

Are technical sessions included in the Session Only registration?

Your registration allows you access to technical sessions only.

May I bring a guest to meals and social functions?

All social functions are open to registered attendee only.

How do I register for the Golf Tournament?

During registration, you can RSVP for the golf tournament. You will be able to sign up on-site as well.

How do I change my address or other contact information?

All changes to an attendee record must be submitted in writing to cs@smenet.org.

What is the refund and cancellation policy for conference registration?

If circumstances require you to cancel your 2022 International Conference on Ground Control in Mining registration, you must do so in writing. Written notice must be sent to meetings@smenet.org or by mail to SME Ground Control Conference Registration, c/o SME, 12999 E. Adam Aircraft Circle, Englewood, CO 80112. Cancellations received by June 28, 2022 will receive a refund, less a processing fee of $100. There are no refunds for no-shows and cancellations postmarked after June 28, 2022. Substitutions will be accepted in writing at no charge until June 28, 2022. After June 28, 2022, a $25 fee will be charged for substitutions. NO REFUNDS for Registration will be issued after the June 28, 2022 deadline.

How do I reserve housing for the International Conference on Ground Control in Mining?

HOUSING WILL OPEN Spring, 2022.
SME has secured a block of rooms at the special rate of $125 plus tax per night. Reservations must be made by June 30, 2022, and are based on availability. Reservations can be made by contacting Hilton Garden Inn at 724-743-5000. Or using this link.

I have a question about registration, transportation, hotel accommodations or a general question that is not covered here, who should I contact?

If you have additional questions, please contact SME customer service at cs@smenet.org, 303.948.4200 or 1.800.763.3132 (US Only).