We would like to thank all the authors whose scientific, research and industry experience has become the basis for an ambitious technical program and creative discussions. Scientific Committee did a brilliant job while reviewing and commenting on scientific content submitted to the conference. Thanks are also due to all participants of the APCOM conference for active participation, warm reception of the conference program and accompanying events.

On the APCOM 2019 a total of about 90 presentations in 15 sessions was given around Digital Transformation in Mine Planning, Scheduling, Mine Operations and Safety. Among them hot topics as e.g.:

• Fully automated material tracking in coal mines
• Digital Data and Service management centers
• Underground 5G Communications
• Human – Machine Interaction

In addition APCOM 2019 offered:

• A conference summary plenary by two international mining journalists
• Electronic questions during the sessions via web browser and smartphone
• Rich social program including special attractions for partners
• A variety of interesting field trips
• A post conference hike in the famous “Giant Mountain” ridge at the border to the Czech republic

Thank you once more and see in Johannesburg on APCOM 2021.