Attendee Registration

On events.pdac.ca: Click the ‘Recover my username’/’Forgot my password’ and follow the onscreen instructions.

On events.pdac.ca: Make sure you are using the same email address that you registered with in the past. If it still does not recognize you, contact PDAC Registration or 647 362 8442 or 1 866 939 6468.

 

On events.pdac.ca: Make sure you are using the same Username and Email address that you registered with. If it still does not recognize your email address, contact  PDAC Registration or 647 362 8442 or 1 866 939 6468.

On events.pdac.ca: Try to recover your password using the ‘Forgot Password’ button. If the system cannot recover your password, contact  PDAC Registration or 647 362 8442 or 1 866 939 6468.

Pass type inclusions and fees can be found on the Fee and Pass Info page.

Refer to the Registration & Fees chart to review pass types & access information.

We strongly encourage you to pre-register to avoid lineups on-site. Our onsite desks will be open on Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 and you will have the opportunity to collect your pass and tickets in advance of show opening on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

All attendees must register for a convention pass.

To register for PDAC 2023: Create an account or login to your profile at events.pdac.ca and then click on “Register for PDAC 2023”.

Please contact [email protected] if you have previously attended PDAC Convention and do not know your login information.

A confirmation email will be sent once we receive your paid registration. If you experience any difficulty registering online, please contact PDAC Registration or 647 362 8442 or 1 866 939 6468.

The early registration deadline is Friday, February 10, 2023.

Pass types, fees and inclusions can be found on our Fee and Pass Info webpage.

Early registration eligibility is based on the date of payment, not the date of registration. If registration fees are not paid in full by Friday, February 10, 2023, regular rates will apply.

There is no deadline to register. You may pre-register at any time up to and including Wednesday, March 8, 2023. You may also register onsite starting Friday, March 3, 2023.

Please note: Short Course ticket sales are closed from Saturday, February 25 until Friday, March 3.

Friday, February 10, 2023
Early rate registration deadline (register and pay online by this date to receive early rates)
Cheque payments will not be accepted after this date

Friday, February 24, 2023
Deadline to purchase Awards Gala and Short Course ticket sales pre show.
Ticket sales will be closed from Saturday, February 25 until Friday, March 3 (when onsite registration opens). Attendee registration is available during this time.

Short Course and Awards Gala tickets (subject to availability) may be purchased at the Ticket Sales Counter, Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)

Friday, March 3, 2023
Onsite registration opens
Awards Gala and Short Course tickets (subject to availability) may be purchased at the Ticket Sales Counter, Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)

Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to the Registration Department

If you cannot attend, you may:

1. Transfer the registration to another individual
2. Cancel the registration less a 25% administration fee by Friday, February 24, 2023. After February 24, 2023, refunds will not be provided.

Membership fees are non-refundable.

We accept VISA, American Express (AMEX), MasterCard, cheques (cheque payments are accepted until Friday, February 10, 2023 only). Wire transfers are not accepted. For security purposes, the PDAC does not take payment over the phone.

You will not be able to utilize the “pay later” option if you have Awards Gala or Short Course tickets in your cart.

All cheques must be drawn from a CDN or US bank. Payment may be made in US dollars using an exchange rate of CDN $1.18 per US dollar.

Registrations will not be processed until full payment is received.

• Create an account or login to your profile at events.pdac.ca
• Select “Register for PDAC 2023”
• Click on “I’m registering myself”
• Select the registration type

If you qualify for Senior rates, you will be prompted to provide further information.

If you qualify for Student rates, you will be prompted to provide proof of enrollment in a recognized full-time academic program.

You can register your colleagues from your account. Login at events.pdac.ca. Once you are logged in:

• Select “Register for PDAC 2023”
• Select “I’m registering someone else”

You can search two different ways:

1. Complete the search form with the individual’s first name, last name and email address and click “Search” (do not click “Add New Contact”).
2. If the individual is from your organization, select the checkbox “My Organization Only” and search by first and last name.

If the individual does not appear in your search, select “Add New Contact” and complete the required information. Once the individual is selected or added, choose the registration type.

To register other colleagues, click “Register Another Attendee” and repeat the process. The receipt/invoice will appear in your profile. To avoid duplication, please ensure you have carefully searched for the individual before adding a new contact.

•  Create an account or login to your profile at events.pdac.ca
•  Select “Register for PDAC 2023”
•  Click on “I’m registering myself”
•  Select the registration type

If you don’t plan to attend the convention but want to purchase a ticket to the Awards Gala and/or Short Course only, select “Ticketed Events Only”.

Once you have selected your pass type, you will be able to view and add available Short Courses to your cart.

If you registered yourself, you can log into your profile and add ticketed events to your existing invoice. Click on “My Registrations” under the “Attendee Registration” heading and then select “Add Ticketed Events”.

If someone else registered and paid for you, they must log in to their profile and add your ticketed events to their invoice. Alternatively, you can create a second registration using the “Ticketed Events Only” option, and add your tickets. If you have trouble, contact PDAC Registration or 647 362 8442 or 1 866 939 6468.

To obtain a registration invoice or receipt, login to your profile at events.pdac.ca and click on “Invoice/Receipt” under “Attendee Registration”.

Yes, substitutions requests can be made via email to the PDAC Registration Department.

Please note that the membership fee is not transferable. A member rate registration may only be transferred between members.

During pre-registration, we accept an email from the original registrant.

During show dates substitution requests should be accompanied by a business card and proper documentation (a letter from the registrant who paid for the registration), authorizing the individual who will be attending in their place.

Any outstanding balance and payment terms for the registration will become the responsibility of the substitute attendee.

You can register onsite at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) beginning Friday, March 3, 2023 at 7:00 am.

We recommend that everyone pre-register so they can take advantage of any applicable early registration fees; it will also be quicker for you to collect your pass at the registration desks.

Registration desk hours (subject to change)

Friday, March 3                         7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday, March 4                    7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Sunday, March 5                      7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Monday, March 6                      7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tuesday, March 7                      7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, March 8                 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

If you have pre-registered, a QR code will be emailed to you in early March. Print or bring this QR code on your mobile device to the Attendee Registration or “Express Check-In” counters. Students must be able to demonstrate proof of enrollment in a recognized full-time academic program.

The registered attendee should collect their pass/tickets. If someone else is picking up your pass, please provide them with a letter authorizing us to release your pass and ticketed events to them.

Please be advised that passes cannot be re-issued once they have been collected.

Tickets may be purchased (subject to availability) at the Onsite Cashier counter at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC), beginning Friday, March 3, 2023.

If your pass is lost, misplaced, stolen or left in the hotel room, you will be charged “a replacement pass fee” before your pass can be reissued. The replacement fee is $50 for attendees and $20 for exhibitors.

In order to receive an international invitation letter for PDAC 2023, please follow the instructions below. You can find more information on our website: https://www.pdac.ca/convention/attendeeinfo/international_attendees

1. Login or Create your PDAC account at https://events.pdac.ca/
2. Under the ‘Attendee Registration’ heading click ‘International Invitation Letter Request’
3. Complete and submit the application

PDAC does not accept any responsibility for visa applications. If an attendee is unable to attend because of failure to obtain a visa, the normal cancellation policy for registration fees will apply

View information about in person exhibitor registration on our convention FAQ page, under the Exhibits section. Click here.

View a full page of PDAC membership related FAQs by clicking here.

For registration enquiries, contact [email protected] or 647 362 8442 or 1 866 939 6468

For general convention enquiries, contact [email protected] or 416 362 1969, ext. 234