Fee and Pass Info
All Access Passes
 | 4 day pass: Valid Sunday-Wednesday. Includes all exhibits, programming, and events & networking (excluding tickets). See a detailed list of inclusions below. |
All Access Pass
| Early Rate (Paid by February 12) | Regular Rate (Paid after February 12) | |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $308.85 + $40.15 (tax) = $349 | $476.99 + $62.01 (tax) = $539 |
| Non-Member | $574.34 + $74.66 (tax) = $649 | $751.33 + $97.67 (tax) = $849 |
One Day All Access Pass
1 day pass: Valid only on the day(s) purchased and may be purchased for single or multiple days.
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Member | $202.65 + $26.35 (tax) = $229/day |
| Non-Member | $397.34 + $51.66 (tax) = $449/day |
Senior All Access Pass
Must be 65 years of age or older.
| Early Rate (Paid by February 12) | Regular Rate (Paid after February 12) | |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $75.22 + $9.78 (tax) = $85 | |
| Non-Member | $123.89 + $16.11 (tax) = $140 | |
Student All Access Pass
Must be able to demonstrate proof of full-time enrolment in a degree granting post-secondary education program.
Accepted forms of proof of enrolment: letter of enrolment, copy of transcript, or a recent tuition receipt.
Students under 16 are free to attend.
| Early Rate (Paid by February 12) | Regular Rate (Paid after February 12) | |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $75.22 + $9.78 (tax) = $85 | |
VIP All Access Pass (subject to availability)
 | The VIP All Access Pass is an upgraded registration type that provides access to a private and exclusive lounge as well as dedicated meeting space in addition to the access noted above. |
| Early Rate (Paid by February 12) | Regular Rate (Paid after February 12) | |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $618.58 + $80.42 (tax) = $699 | $839.82 + $39.18 (tax) = $879 |
| Non-Member | $972.57 + $126.43 (tax) = $1,099 | $1158.41 + $150.59 (tax) = $1,309 |
VIP registrants, can take advantage of:
- Daily continental breakfast, morning and afternoon coffee breaks with snacks and a light lunch
- Administrative support including scanning and photocopying
- Six semi-private, complimentary meeting rooms, advanced reservation required
Pass Inclusions
Exhibits
Programming
Events & Networking
Exhibits Day Pass
 | 1 day pass: Valid only on the day(s) purchased and may be purchased for single or multiple days. Includes all exhibits, limited programming, and select events & networking. Only valid on the day(s) purchased. See a detailed list of inclusions below. |
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Member | $22.12 + $2.88 (tax) = $25/day |
| Non-Member |
Pass Inclusions
Exhibits
Programming
Events & Networking
Exhibitor Staff Pass
 | 4 day pass: Valid Sunday-Wednesday. Exclusive to exhibitor staff. Includes all exhibits, select programming, and select events & networking. Includes early access to the exhibit halls for booth set up each morning. See a detailed list of inclusions below. |
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Member | 4 complimentary per 10’x10’ booth space |
| Non-Member |
Pass Inclusions
Exhibits
Programming
Events & Networking
Tickets
 | Not included in the pass types above. To attend you must purchase a separate ticket. All ticket quantities are limited and only available while supplies last. |
Awards Celebration & Nite Cap
| Tuesday, March 9 | |
|---|---|
| Single Tickets | Tables of 10 |
| $264.60 + $34.40 (tax) = $299 | $2,646.02 + $343.98 (tax) = $2,990 |
Introduction to core logging
Student All Access Pass required
| Sunday, March 7 |
|---|
| $25.66 + $3.34 (tax) = $29 |
Student-Industry Mixer
| Tuesday, March 9 |
|---|
| Complimentary RSVP when you register for Convention |
Short Courses
| Ticket sales open in early December | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Name | Date(s) | Member | Non-Member | Student (limited availability) | ||
| Early Rate | Regular Rate | Early Rate | Regular Rate | |||
| Applied AI and machine learning in mineral exploration and mining | Friday, March 5 & Saturday, March 6 | $795.58 + $103.42 (tax) = $899 | $972.57 + $126.43 (tax) = $1,099 | $884.07+$114.93 (tax) = $999 | $1,061.06 + $137.94 (tax) = $1,199 | $397.35 +$51.65 (tax) = $449 |
| Regional geochemistry to drill targeting: How to do it right | Friday, March 5 | $574.34 + $74.66 (tax) = $649 | $751.33 +$97.67 (tax) = $849 | $662.83 + $86.17 (tax) = $749 | $839.82 + $109.18 (tax) = $949 | $220.35 + $28.65 (tax) = $249 |
| Practical social risk management for mineral exploration: Tools and strategies for project success | Friday, March 5 | $574.34 + $74.66 (tax) = $649 | $751.33 + $97.67 (tax) = $849 | $662.83 + $86.17 (tax) = $749 | $839.82 + $109.18 (tax) = $949 | $220.35 + $28.65 (tax) = $249 |
| Know your risks: Safety, wellness and leadership in mineral exploration | Saturday, March 6 | $176.11 + $22.89 (tax) = $199 | $176.11 + $22.89 (tax) = $199 | $353.10 + $45.90 (tax) = $399 | $353.10 + $45.90 (tax) = $399 | $43.36 + $5.64 (tax) = $49 |
| Analysis of geochemical exploration data | Saturday, March 6 | $574.34 + $74.66 (tax) = $649 | $751.33 + $97.67 (tax) = $849 | $662.83 +$86.17 (tax) = $749 | $839.82 + $109.18 (tax) = $949 | $220.35 + $28.65 (tax) = $249 |
| From concept to core: Interpreting ore textures and breccias | Saturday, March 6 | $662.83 +$86.17 (tax) = $749 | $839.82 + $109.18 (tax) = $949 | $751.33 + $97.67 (tax) = $849 | $928.32 +$120.68 (tax) = $1,049 | $220.35 + $28.65 (tax) = $249 |
| A field guide to refining your investor relations program | Saturday, March 6 | $264.60 + $34.40 (tax) = $299 | $264.60 + $34.40 (tax) = $299 | $441.59 + $57.41(tax) = $499 | $441.59 +$57.41 (tax) = $499 | $87.61 + $11.39 (tax) = $99 |
| NI 43-101: How securities regulators and CIM govern mineral project disclosure | Sunday, March 7 | $220.35 + $28.65 (tax) = $249 | $220.35 + $28.65 (tax) = $249 | $397.35 + $51.65 (tax) = $449 | $397.35 + $51.65 (tax) = $449 | $87.61 + $11.39 (tax) = $99 |
2027 Membership Fees
| Membership Type | Description | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Core | The Core Member loyalty program requires continuous, annual membership with payments made each year between October 1 and December 31. Members who maintain 25 years of continuous membership qualify for free lifetime membership at the age of 65. | $100/yr |
| Regular | Regular members can join the association at any time of the year. Regular members are eligible to become a Core member after one year of membership. | $185/yr |
| Senior | Senior members must be at least 65 years of age. | $40/yr |
| Student | Must be able to provide proof of full-time enrolment in a degree granting post-secondary education program. | $25/yr |
| Life | Life membership is a special honour awarded to PDAC members who maintain continuous membership for a minimum of 25 years up to the age of 65. Life members do not pay annual membership fees. | Complimentary |
| Corporate | Corporate members appoint one individual to act on the company's behalf; this representative is entitled to a complimentary individual membership and discounted rates at convention. | |
NOTE: All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars. Taxes are applied based on the individual's province of residence. International members are tax-exempt. | ||
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