The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) will bring together the global mineral exploration and mining community in Toronto for its 94th annual Convention, taking place March 1–4, 2026, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
As the World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention, PDAC 2026 is expected to attract industry leaders, investors, government representatives, Indigenous communities and students from around the world for four days focused on investment, insight and high-level networking. According to PDAC President Karen Rees, the 2026 event comes at a pivotal time. “PDAC 2026 comes amid intensifying global competition to secure the minerals underpinning modern economies,” she said. “At a time of accelerating demand, the convention is where leaders convene to advance projects, strengthen partnerships and shape the future of the industry.”
The convention will span the full Metro Toronto Convention Centre, reflecting strong international demand and reinforcing PDAC’s central role within the sector. Participants will have access to expansive exhibit halls and comprehensive programming, including technical sessions, short courses and keynote presentations addressing the key trends and challenges shaping mineral exploration and development worldwide.
“PDAC 2026 will feature the largest trade show footprint in our history, with more than 1,300 exhibitors across the North and South buildings of the MTCC,” Rees added. “That breadth gives participants a clear view of the projects, technologies and ideas defining the sector.”
Attendees will have multiple opportunities to evaluate projects and connect directly with company leadership through the Trade Show, Investors Exchange, Core Shack, Prospectors Tent and Corporate Presentations for Investors. Throughout the week, networking events — including the Awards Celebration & Nite Cap — will further bring the global industry together to recognize excellence and foster new business relationships.
Registration for PDAC 2026 is available at pdac.ca/convention-2026.
About Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada is the leading voice of the mineral exploration and development community. The industry employs more than 724,000 people and contributed $156 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2024 (Natural Resources Canada, February 2025). Representing over 8,200 members globally, PDAC’s work focuses on supporting a competitive, responsible and sustainable mineral sector.