PDAC · Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada
PDAC Convention
Delegates
32,155+
Countries
135+
Duration
4 days · 1 Mar 2026 – 4 Mar 2026
Frequency
Annual
About this congress
The PDAC Convention is the world's premier mineral exploration and mining convention, recognized as the leading event for individuals, companies, and organizations involved in mineral exploration. It serves as a global hub for investment, deal-making, innovation, and discussion on the future of responsible and sustainable mineral development. The annual event brings together industry leaders, investors, governments, geoscientists, equipment manufacturers, service providers, and Indigenous communities for educational programming, networking events, business opportunities, and to showcase the latest developments and opportunities across the sector.
Key details
- City & country
- Toronto, CA
- Dates
- 1 Mar 2026 – 4 Mar 2026
- Duration
- 4 days
- Frequency
- Annual
- Format
- In-person
- Rotation pattern
- Fixed
- Commercial type
- Trade ShowConferenceB2B
- Official website
- www.pdac.ca/convention — register free for link access
Who attends
Programme
Tracks
Networking events
- Coffee Connections
- Lunch Social
- The Network: Gold Rush Gathering
- We Will Rock You Finale
- Awards Celebration & Nite Cap
- Student-Industry Mixer
- 20-Minute Mentoring programme
- Guided trade show tours
- Daily happy hours
- Canada Night Finale