The Worldโs Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention.
The annual award winning PDAC Convention in Toronto, Canada brings together 27,000 attendees from over 135 countries for its educational programming, networking events, business opportunities and fun.
Since it began in 1932, the convention has grown in size, stature and influence. Today, it is the event of choice for the worldโs mineral industry hosting more than 1,100 exhibitors and 700 presenters.
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)
The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is the leading voice of the mineral exploration and development community, an industry that employs more than 711,000 individuals, and contributed $159 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2023 according to Natural Resources Canada. Currently representing over 8,200 members around the world, PDAC’s work centers on supporting a competitive, responsible, and sustainable mineral sector.
The work of the association is carried out by a 24-member Board of Directors, 16 committees, and a team of permanent staff. In 2023, the Board of Directors approved a five-year strategic plan for PDAC. The plan builds on the goals and objectives outlined in the previous (2017-2021) plan, while adding a greater focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship, as well as inclusion and diversity.
