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PERUMIN 37 Opens in Arequipa With Expanded Exhibits and Tight Security

An expanded international lineup coincides with a projected boost of over S/100 million for the host city.

Overview

  • The five-day convention runs September 22–26 at the Cerro Juli fairgrounds under the IIMP, with more than 65,000 attendees expected.
  • The venue spans about 14 hectares with six pavilions and over 1,200 stands, plus new machinery demonstration areas and a live operations patio.
  • EXTEMIN’s International Pavilion debuts representatives from 16 countries, alongside participation from more than 700 public and private organizations.
  • Police enforce accreditation-only access within a 100‑meter perimeter, deploy regional and Lima reinforcements and a large patrol drone, and operate an on‑site station to secure venues, roads and hotels.
  • Organizers project roughly S/100 million in local spending and around 8,000 temporary jobs, while the Ernesto Ghunter bridge remains unfinished and is slated to open on October 9.