“PDAC 2026 is where conversations, connections and capital come together on a scale you won’t find anywhere else,” said PDAC President Karen Rees. “It is a unique opportunity to meet directly with business leaders, government officials, policymakers and investors, close new deals and advance projects. Just as importantly, it is a place to foster respectful and mutually beneficial partnerships with indigenous communities and other local partners. From students and early career professionals to senior executives, everyone who attends PDAC 2026 can gain insight, build relationships and help shape the direction of our industry.”
What can you expect at PDAC 2026
World-class scale and reach:
PDAC 2026 builds on the momentum of recent years, following a 2025 convention that welcomed more than 27,000 participants from more than 130 countries and 91 government exhibitors. Its global scale and strong government and industry presence make it the most influential event for the mineral exploration and mining community.
Exhibitions:
Bigger than ever, PDAC will have more than 1,300 exhibitors in 2026 at the Trade Show, Investors Exchange and an expanded Trade Show North. Visitors can explore show floors packed with projects, equipment, technology, services and national and regional displays showcasing the latest developments and opportunities across the industry.
Investment opportunities:
PDAC 2026 is an event that investors should not miss. Connect on the Investors Exchange, evaluate projects and meet management teams. See results firsthand at Core Shack, hear company updates through Corporate Investor Presentations (CPI), and gain market insight at the Investment Leaders Forum.
Programming:
Hundreds of presenters will deliver cutting-edge content through panels, technical sessions, short courses and keynote presentations. Programming includes Indigenous partnerships, sustainability, capital markets and financing, and advances in geosciences and exploration techniques, as well as the convention’s key themes: raw materials, mining industry prospects, technology and innovation, and discovery of the year.
Networks and events:
From daily gatherings like Coffee Connections and the Lunch Social to leading social events like The Network: Gold Rush Gathering and the high-energy We Will Rock You Finale, PDAC 2026 offers countless ways to connect. Additionally, the Awards Celebration & Nite Cap honors the 2026 PDAC Award recipients and brings together the global industry to recognize excellence and advance the sector.
Register now
Be part of PDAC 2026 in Toronto, March 1-4, 2026. Register and schedule your experience today pdac.ca/convention-2026.
About PDAC
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is the community’s leading voice for mineral exploration and development, an industry that employs more than 724,000 people and contributed $156 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2024 (Natural Resources Canada, February 2025). Currently representing over 8,200 members around the world, PDAC’s work focuses on supporting a competitive, responsible and sustainable mineral sector. PDAC 2026, our 94th annual convention, will take place in person from March 1 to 4 in Toronto, Canada. Please visit pdac.ca for more information.
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