PDAC Convention 2026

Name: PDAC Convention 2026
Start: 2026-03-01
End: 2026-03-04
Location: Toronto

ExhibitionMineral Exploration & MiningIn-personAnnual

Toronto, CA1 Mar 2026 – 4 Mar 20264 days

Delegates

32,155+

Countries

135+

Duration

4 days · 1 Mar 2026 – 4 Mar 2026

Frequency

Annual

About this congress

The PDAC Convention 2026, also known as The World's Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention, is the leading annual event for individuals, companies, and organizations involved in mineral exploration and mining. It brings together industry leaders, investors, government officials, Indigenous communities, and students from around the world for educational programming, networking events, business opportunities, and discussions on discovery, financing, sustainability, and innovation. The convention features extensive programming, including technical sessions, short courses, keynote presentations, and a large trade show.

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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: pdac.ca/convention-2026 — register free for link access

Who attends

Industry leadersinvestorsgovernment officialsIndigenous communitiesstudentsmining companiesmineral exploration firmsgeologistsequipment manufacturers

Programme

Tracks

Commodity outlookMining industry outlookTechnology and innovationDiscovery of the yearCapital marketsIndigenous affairsStudent careersEarly careersSustainabilityCritical minerals

Networking events

Awards Gala & Nite Cap
Daily Happy Hours
Coffee Connections
Canada Night Finale

Host city history — 4 congresses since 2023

2026TorontoCA← current

2025TorontoCA

2024TorontoCA

2023TorontoCA

North America

CA ×4

Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to a different region. Toronto has hosted 4× (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).

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