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.

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Become a PDAC Student Member for only $20/year (plus tax). Membership gives you special benefits such as significantly discounted Convention pricing, eligibility for tuition top-up awards, and more!

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Addison Pennie 
Student & Early Career Program
416-362-1969 Ext. 205
apennie@pdac.ca

With the support of the Leishman family, PDAC is pleased to host the Dr. Donald M. Leishman Convention Experience, an exciting opportunity that provides financial support for five students to attend the annual PDAC Convention.

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PDAC is pleased to announce that Freeport-McMoRan has come on board to sponsor and provide valuable funding to help subsidize the cost of accommodations for students attending PDAC 2025 Convention. Applications for funding are open and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Freeport accommodation funding

PDAC is committed to supporting opportunities for students to experience different facets of the mineral exploration industry. The annual PDAC Convention offers students a unique experience by hosting events designed specifically for students. 

The Convention Travel Fund was implemented to help students offset transportation costs to travel to Toronto to attend the convention. Funding is allocated on a first come, first served basis.

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Make an impression, build on your knowledge and develop your network! The world renowned PDAC Convention offers volunteers a unique opportunity to save money and connect with industry professionals.



Volunteer your time in exchange for a complimentary All Access Pass and additional perks!

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Sessions
Sunday, March 2 - Wednesday, March 5

One-on-one meetings connect students and early career individuals with experienced industry professionals for personalized feedback on their educational and professional careers.

Participants are welcome to ask questions and discuss topics including (but not limited to): interview and resume tips, job searching, achieving future career goals, education and training advice, careers in the industry, complementary skillsets, Convention pro-tips, and key sessions to attend. 

Sunday, March 2 - Tuesday, March 4

Meet some of the #studentfriendly companies that exhibit in the Trade Show, Investors Exchange, Core Shack and Prospectors Tent by taking a guided tour of the exhibits. Each tour stop will allow students and early career individuals to learn about the focus of the organization’s projects and potential career opportunities.

Sunday, March 2 - Wednesday, March 5

The Student Minerals Colloquium (SMC) brings together geoscience students and industry professionals to highlight innovative student research on projects essential for the successful evolution of the modern mining industry. 

This event provides industry professionals with an opportunity to support and stay current with ongoing international research from students across the world.

Call for registration and abstract submissions are now open HERE. 
Registration due December 13, 2024.

Sunday, March 2 
2:00 - 3:30 pm 

Discover the many opportunities available to you during the Convention and learn strategies for successfully networking and navigating your way through PDAC 2025. This session will include a Q&A with the presenter. 

Monday, March 3
2:00 - 4:00 pm

The Frank Arnott - Next Generation Explorers Award (NGEA™) is an international competition where teams of geoscience university students collaborate to transform datasets into their interpretation of the subsurface geology and mineralisation targets.

The 2025 finalists will present their submissions and compete for the grand prize of CAN $5,000 and three CAN $3,000 prizes for the teams with the highest scores in Innovation, Data Integration, and Impact & Exploration Significance.

This event comprises each team’s five-minute pitch, a panel discussion, and a post-award poster session:
Team Presentations: 2:00 - 2:45 pm
Panel Discussion: 2:45 - 3:25 pm
Poster Session: 3:25 - 4:00 pm

Tuesday, March 4
1:30 - 3:30pm

This event provides an opportunity for students, early career individuals and industry professionals to network in a relaxed environment. The recipient of the Mary-Claire Ward Geoscience Award, as well as the 2025 Student-Industry Mineral Exploration Workshop (S-IMEW) students will be announced. 
Student members will be entered into a draw to win one of five $500 tuition top-up awards.

Must be a student member to be eligible for the draw. 
RSVP to attend. 

Tuesday, March 4
 3:30 - 5:00pm

Celebrate the most up-to-date research in economic geology conducted by BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. students from across the globe, while networking with your colleagues during the reception. Meet all the participants in the SMC and join us for networking and the announcement of the winners of the 2025 Poster Competition. 
Open to all pass types.