Attendee Registration

On events.pdac.ca:
Click the ‘Recover my username’/’Forgot my password’ and follow the onscreen instructions, if you cannot remember your username or password.

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 in the past. 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. 
For PDAC 2022 we are offering the following pass options: All Access Pass, Exhibits Day Pass, and Online Pass

Speakers: You are not required to pre-register. Your Convention Team contact will complete your pre-registration and let you know what steps are required to complete your registration.

IN PERSON

We strongly encourage you to pre-register to avoid lineups on-site. Our onsite desks will be open on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 you will have the opportunity to collect your pass and tickets in advance of show opening on Monday, June 13, 2022.

ONLINE

We strongly encourage you to pre-register to avoid waiting for your registration to be verified before you can access online sessions. Attendee registration can be completed online. A confirmation email will be sent when we receive your paid registration.

All attendees must register for a convention pass.
To register for PDAC 2022: Create an account or login to your profile at events.pdac.ca and then click on “Register for PDAC 2022”.
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.

IN PERSON

Attendee registration can also be completed onsite at the Registration Desks located on Level 600 of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC), South Building. You will not be permitted beyond Level 600 security in the South Building without a pass.

If you are registering for an All Access Pass to the in person Convention, you will receive complimentary access to the online Convention. During the registration process, you will be prompted to confirm your interest in access to the online Convention.

IN PERSON

The early registration deadline is May 27, 2022. 

ONLINE

There is no early registration rate for the Online Pass. 
Take advantage of a reduced early rate for an All Access Pass to attend both the in person and online portions of PDAC 2022.

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, May 27, 2022, regular rates will apply.

IN PERSON

There is no deadline to register. You may pre-register at any time up to and including Wednesday, June 15, 2022. You may also register onsite on Level 600 of the MTCC, South Building starting Saturday, June 11, 2022.

Please note: Short Course ticket sales are closed from Saturday, May 28 until Saturday, June 11.

ONLINE

Deadline to purchase an online pass or online Short Course ticket is Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

IN PERSON

Friday, May 13, 2022
Cheque payments will not be accepted after this date

Friday, May 27, 2022
Early rate registration deadline (register and pay online by this date to receive early rates)
After this date, only attendee registration will be accepted and payment must be made online or onsite starting Saturday, June 11
Short Course ticket sales are closed from Saturday, May 28 until Saturday, June 11

Saturday, June 11, 2022
Onsite registration opens
Short Course tickets (if available) may be purchased at the Ticket Sales Counter, Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)

ONLINE

Sunday, June 26, 2022
Deadline to purchase online Short Course tickets

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Deadline to purchase an Online Pass

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) On or before May 27, 2022, switch the registration from in person to online (or vice versa). Pay or be refunded the difference in fees.

3) Cancel the registration less a 25% administration fee before Friday, May 27, 2022

4) After May 27, 2022, refunds will not be provided

Membership fees are non-refundable.

In the event the PDAC must cancel the 2022 Convention (in person), attendee registration fees and/or Short Course fees for the in person convention will be 100% refunded.

We accept VISA, American Express (AMEX), MasterCard, cheques (cheque payments are only accepted until Friday, May 13, 2022). 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 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 $1.15 per US dollar.

Registrations will not be processed until full payment is received.

For in person pass purchases: After Friday, May 27, 2022, only online payments and payments made at the Onsite Cashier counter will be accepted. The Onsite Cashier counter will be available beginning Saturday, June 11, located on Level 600 of the MTCC, South Building.

• Create an account or login to your profile at events.pdac.ca
• Select “Register for PDAC 2022”
• Select the In Person or Online Component
• Click on “I’m registering myself”
• Select the registration type “All Access Pass” or “Online Pass”

If you are registering for an All Access Pass to the in person Convention, you will receive complimentary access to the online Convention. During the registration process, you will be prompted to confirm your interest in access to the online Convention.

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 2022”
• Select the In Person or Online Component
• Click “Register Here”
• 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.

If you are registering for an All Access Pass to the in person Convention, you will receive complimentary access to the online Convention. During the registration process, you will be prompted to confirm your interest in access to the online Convention.

IN PERSON

Attendance to the PDAC 2022 Awards Celebration is complimentary to those with an All Access Pass or an Exhibitor Staff Pass. A ticket is not required.

ONLINE

All pass types will be able to view a recording of the PDAC 2022 Awards Celebration online in the platform.

IN PERSON

• Create an account or login to your profile at events.pdac.ca
• Select “Register for PDAC 2022”
• Select the In Person Convention
• Click on “I’m registering myself”
• Select the registration type “All Access Pass” 

If you don’t plan to attend the in person convention but want to purchase a ticket to an in person 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.

ONLINE

• Create an account or login to your profile at events.pdac.ca
• Select “Register for PDAC 2022”
• Select the Online Component
• Click “Register Here”
• Click on “I’m registering myself” and select your pass type

If you don’t plan to attend the online component but want to purchase a ticket to an online Short Course only, select “Online 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/Online Ticketed Events Only” option, and add your tickets. If you experience difficulties, 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 in person 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.

IN PERSON

You can register onsite at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC), South Building, Level 600 beginning Saturday, June 11, 2022 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.

IN PERSON

Registration desk hours (subject to change)

Saturday, June 11                7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Sunday, June 12                  7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Monday, June 13                  7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tuesday, June 14                7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, June 15            7:00 am – 5:00 pm

IN PERSON

If you have pre-registered, a QR code will be emailed to you in early June. 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.

IN PERSON

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.

IN PERSON

Tickets can be purchased at the Onsite Cashier counter located on Level 600 of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC), South Building beginning Saturday, June 11, 2022. Please note: tickets bought onsite are subject to availability.

IN PERSON

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 2022, please follow the instructions below. You can find more information on our website: https://www.pdac.ca/convention/attendee-info/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 in person convention FAQ page, under the Exhibits section. Click here.

View information about online exhibitor registration on our online 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

For general membership enquiries, contact [email protected] or 416 362 1969, ext. 235