The world renowned PDAC Convention offers students and early career individuals 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. Connect with us onsite at the Student & Early Career Centre on Level 800 in the MTCC South Building. 

Sunday, March 1
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
4 days
March 01 02 03 04
PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
4 days
March 01 02 03 04
20 minute mentoring
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Convention kickstart
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
3 days
March 01 02 03
PDAC-CIM Toronto Branch guided tours of the exhibits
Monday, March 2
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
4 days
March 01 02 03 04
PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
4 days
March 01 02 03 04
20 minute mentoring
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
The mineral industry: A multifaceted career landscape
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
3 days
March 01 02 03
PDAC-CIM Toronto Branch guided tours of the exhibits
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Next Generation Explorers Award (NGEA™): Finalist presentations
Tuesday, March 3
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
4 days
March 01 02 03 04
PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
4 days
March 01 02 03 04
20 minute mentoring
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
3 days
March 01 02 03
PDAC-CIM Toronto Branch guided tours of the exhibits
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Student-Industry Mixer
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Student Minerals Colloquium awards & reception
Wednesday, March 4
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
4 days
March 01 02 03 04
PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
4 days
March 01 02 03 04
20 minute mentoring

Events Sponsored by:

Teck Logo 26 Sponsor

Session access requirement:

All Access Pass
Including Student, Senior, and One Day Passes
VIP All Access Pass

For more information, contact:

416 362 1969 ext. 297
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The PDAC’s unique Student & Early Career Program provides participating companies a multitude of free engagement opportunities to connect directly with post-secondary students and early-career individuals! Maximize your exposure by participating in guided tours of the exhibits, the Student-Industry Mixer and by signing up as a #studentfriendly company to meet with upcoming talent and keen job seekers. 

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