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PDAC 2026: The World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention is the leading event for people, companies and organizations connected to mineral exploration. The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2026 annual convention will be held from 1-4 March, in Toronto, Canada. The PDAC is the leading voice of the mineral exploration and development community, an industry that supports 664,000 people in direct and indirect employment, and contributes $132 billion to Canada's GDP every year. Representing over 7,000 members around the world, PDAC's work centers on supporting a competitive, responsible, and sustainable mineral sector. The PDAC is the leading voice of the mineral exploration and development community. The mission of PDAC’s is to promote a globally-responsible, vibrant and sustainable mineral sector that encourages leading practices in technical, operational, environmental, safety and social performance.
The convention brings together an ever-growing audience of more than 27,000 attendees from over 125 countries for its educational programming, networking events, business opportunities and fun. Since it began in 1932, the annual convention has grown in size, stature and influence. The award winning event is a gathering where familiar faces reunite, new connections are forged, and the future of mineral exploration takes shape one conversation at a time. It is the event of choice for the industry hosting more than 1,300 exhibitors and 700 presenters.
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Event / Conference & Exhibition Schedule
The Keynote Program features four themes designed to inspire and educate: Commodity outlook, mining industry outlook, technology and innovation, and the discovery of the year. Presenters will discuss new and exciting concepts and explore the compelling challenges of mineral exploration and development in 2026. The 2026 PDAC Convention will be held from March 1-4, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Canada. The detailed program schedule will be available soon.
Housing Information
Get best in class hotels available during the event; we will guide you through the complete travel services related to the event. Our conferences operations & services team can handle everything you need.
Accommodation
Services
We provide complete hotel booking services for various events held worldwide to the international attendees. We will be happy to make the requisite arrangements for you. Our excellent network through the hospitality industry and our accessibility to the best reservation systems across the countries enables us to extend highly satisfactory services to our esteemed clients.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to provide world-class, safest and the best value trips to our clients through our experience and efficiency. We know that every detail is important, which will always makes the difference so that your travel experience will be exceptional.
Frequent asked questions
Q. What are the convention dates?
A. PDAC 2026 will take place in person in Toronto from Sunday, March 1 - Wednesday, March 4.
Q. Who attends PDAC Convention?
A. Investors, financiers, banking executives, fund managers, brokers, analysts, lawyers, mining developers, exploration managers, prospectors, geoscientists, students, government officials from around the world.
Q. If I register early and I pay late am I still eligible for early registration rates?
A. Important
Registration Deadlines:
Friday,
February 6
Early registration rate deadline.
Register and pay to receive the early rate.
Cheque payments will not be accepted after this date.
Friday, February 20
Deadline to purchase tickets.
Awards Gala, Lunch Social and Short Course
ticket sales are closed from Saturday, February 21 until Friday, February 27.
Attendee registration is still available. Onsite ticket sales are subject to
availability.
Friday, February 27
Onsite registration opens.
Awards Gala, Lunch Social and Short Course
tickets (subject to availability) may be purchased at the Ticket
Sales Counter, South Building, Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC).
Q. Who attends PDAC Convention?
A. Investors, financiers, banking executives, fund managers, brokers, analysts, lawyers, mining developers, exploration managers, prospectors, geoscientists, students, government officials from around the world.
Q. Is there a waiting list for sold out hotels?
A. No. If a hotel is sold out, you will not be able to make a reservation or place your name on any kind of waiting list.
Q. Will there be any hotel blocks or PDAC rates available?
A. Yes, we are offering PDAC rates at a number of hotels in Toronto.
Register earlybefore its too late.
Affordable event packages
We offer affordable and convenient housing for most of the conferences, congress and meetings held worldwide. Whether you are looking for individual housing or group housing, we have best hotel list for you near the convention centre. Below are the types of hotels available for you as per the star rating.
5 STAR HOTEL
$350 - $300
Five-star hotels are considered as having the highest standard rating. These hotels offer multiple room options with luxurious and tasteful decorations and maximum comfort. Rooms in five-star hotels are considerably bigger than those in lower ranked hotels. Even the most basic rooms in a five-star hotel are spacious and allow guests to experience luxury.
4 STAR HOTEL
$300 - $250
A hotels with four-star rating shares similar amenities as a three-star hotel, but it includes an additional restaurant and bar option, concierge, and a swimming pool, among others. A large vary of facilities and superior design qualities square measure typically complemented by service standards that mirror the various and discerning needs of the guest.
3 STAR HOTEL
$250 - $200
Hotels with a three-star rating have several room options, such as Deluxe, Suite, or Premier. Rooms may also be given varying names depending on the hotel’s preference. There are also improvements in the availability of in-house amenities, such as a gymnasium, a full-service restaurant, as well as business facilities and a kiosk.
Event venue & Contact Us
Below is the complete detail of event venue. If you need further help or support, please fill below form, our team will respond you quickly.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6, Canada