

Join us for a unique gathering co-hosted by Mind the Bridge and Terra AI . We’re bringing together the pioneers of the "New Gold Rush".
Mining is the bedrock of the energy transition, yet it remains one of the world’s most complex and under-digitized industries. This conversation is designed to put the mining sector at the center of the SF climate tech ecosystem, connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and talent with the massive industrial challenges of 2026.
For the builders: Discover how state-of-the-art AI and biotechnology are solving critical issues in resource scarcity and environmental impact. For the innovators: Explore why San Francisco—historically built on mining wealth—is once again the best place to engineer the future of the Earth’s subsurface.
This event is part of the Mind the Bridge Silicon Valley Summit 2026.
Agenda
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM | Doors Open & Networking time4:15 PM – 4:50 PM | The AI Pioneers Panel: Redefining mineral exploration and investmentTopic: A candid conversation on the minerals and metals supply gap for the energy transition, AI and innovation in the mining-tech ecosystem, and the Bay Area’s role in making impact in the mining industryFeaturing:John Mern, PhD, Co-Founder & CEO at Terra AIRajesh Swaminathan, Partner at Khosla VenturesWyatt Dudgeon, Investor at BHP VenturesAlex Aguilar, Associate - Team Lead Mining at Mind the Bridge [Moderator]4:50 PM – 6:30 PM | Minerals on the Rocks: Happy Hour Networking and happy hour. Connect with the Terra AI team, industry players, and fellow innovators over drinks.
Why Attend
Impact-First Careers: Learn how to apply your skills in AI, Robotics, or Biotech to the critical mineral supply chain.Direct Corporate Access: Network with the startups disrupting the mining sector, ICMM members and global mining leaders looking for Silicon Valley solutions.The SF-Mining Connection: Understand how San Francisco is evolving from a software town back to its roots as a resource-innovation powerhouse.
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Minerals on the Rocks: Sustainability in Mining + Happy Hour is a free independent taking place on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Mind the Bridge, 450 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA, San Francisco, United States. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 196 people have registered out of 196 spots. The event runs for approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
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