The world renowned PDAC Convention offers students a unique opportunity to connect with industry professionals from around the globe. Build your network, learn about a uniquely diverse range of careers, and attend engaging presentations to stay up to date on exciting industry developments. 

PDAC 2020 attracted over 1,300 students from across Canada, the USA, and internationally.

Student & Early Career Program sessions will take place in person in Toronto, June 13-25, and online on June 28-29.

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Student & Early Career Program

Monday, June 13, 2022

Student & Early Career Centre (IN PERSON)

20 Minute Mentoring 1 (IN PERSON)

PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium (IN PERSON)

PDAC-CIM Toronto Guided Tours of the Exhibits (IN PERSON)

Next Steps: Constructing your future career in the mineral exploration industry (IN PERSON)

Virtual Resumé Review (IN PERSON)

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

20 Minute Mentoring 2 (IN PERSON)

PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium Awards (IN PERSON )

Virtual Resumé Review (IN PERSON)

Student-Industry Mixer (IN PERSON)

PDAC-CIM Toronto Guided Tours of the Exhibits (IN PERSON)

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

20 Minute Mentoring 3 (IN PERSON)

Virtual Resumé Review (IN PERSON)

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Next Steps: Constructing your future career in the mineral exploration industry (ONLINE)

PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium (ONLINE)

Next Generation Explorers Award - Finalist Presentations (NGEA™ - ONLINE)

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Next Generation Explorers Award - Mentor Interviews and Awards Presentation (NGEA™ - ONLINE)

For more information contact:


Krishana Michaud
Manager, Student & Early Career Program
416 362 1969 ext. 297
[email protected]

Save with Student Membership

Become a PDAC Student Member for only $19.05/year (plus tax). Membership gives you special benefits such as significantly discounted Convention pricing, eligibility for tuition top-up awards, and more!

To sign up for membership click here.


PDAC 2022 Convention Travel Funding

PDAC offers limited travel funding for Canadian post-secondary student groups to attend the annual in person Convention. Funding is available to PDAC student members in good standing and is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Application deadline: May 27, 2022.

Travel Fund Application Form


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  • Student & Early Career Centre
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  • 20 Minute Mentoring