PDAC 2025 information to come in the fall. 2024 session information is available below for reference.

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 2024.


All keynotes will take place in room 701 and will be recorded and available online post convention for Individual and Corporate Members attending PDAC 2024 with an All Access Pass



Jakob Stausholm

SUNDAY, MARCH 3
10:30 - 11:30 AM

Commodity Outlook Keynote:

In a world in transition, metals matter

JAKOB STAUSHOLM

Chief Executive
Rio Tinto

2024 Sponsored by

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Michael-Stanley

MONDAY, MARCH 4
9:00 - 10:00 AM

Mining Industry Outlook Keynote:

Catalyzing minerals for development 

MICHAEL STANLEY

Mining Lead
The World Bank

2024 Sponsored by
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Denise-Johnson

TUESDAY, MARCH 5
9:00 - 10:00 AM

Technology and Innovation Keynote:


Holistic approach to the energy transition

DENISE JOHNSON

Group President, Resource Industries
Caterpillar Inc.

2024 Sponsored by

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Wojtek Wodzicki

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6
9:00 - 10:00 AM

Discovery of the Year Keynote:

Perseverance, reinvention and culture: The building blocks of value creation in the Vicuña District

WOJTEK WODZICKI

Lundin Group Vicuña Exploration Team

2024 Sponsored by
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