Stage 1 (March 2 – April 18) NOW OPEN

At this time we are only accepting applications for session topics and individual presentations. In Stage 2 (April 21– June 20) we will be accepting applications for full session submissions.

Submit an application for the PDAC Technical Program.  There are two different ways to contribute through this first stage:

Session topic. Share with us a topic which you would like to see presented at PDAC 2026.

Individual presentation. Submit an individual presentation abstract. If selected, this presentation would be incorporated into a larger session.

Final sessions will be determined in late July. If your application is selected, or selected in part, you may be asked if you would like to participate as a session co-chair or presenter.

 

Stage 2 (April 21– June 20) 

Submit an application for the PDAC Technical Program.  For Stage 2 we are looking for you to submit your idea for a full session for the Technical Program. 

Full session: Submit your idea for a full Technical Program session. Sessions need to include up to six expert speakers sharing content on an important exploration and development industry related topic. Sessions are generally 1.5 - 3 hours in length. Share with us the topic you would like to see at PDAC 2026, as well as who you would like to see present on that topic.

Final session topics will be selected in late July. When deciding session themes, we will consider all submissions.  If your application is selected, or selected in part, you may be asked if you would like to participate as a session co-chair or speaker.

 

Stage 3 (August 1 – September 19) 

We will be seeking applications from presenters who can offer meaningful contributions on the final PDAC 2026 selected session topics. Individual presentation applications will be evaluated by the CPC and if appropriate incorporated in the selected sessions.

 

Call for Technical Session submissions: Stage 1

The CPC is looking to build a framework of complimentary sessions which host subject matter experts delivering engaging content which is of practical use and/or educational in nature. We are currently in 

Stage 1 of this process is described above.

When submitting session topics, we ask that they address the categories noted below. They should address the urgent needs of the industry, be relevant, and consider industry trends.

Application deadline is Friday, April 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET

Applicants will be notified of the success of their submission in May.

 

The PDAC welcomes applications from a diverse range of speakers. Please review our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion policy for more information.

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Are you proposing an individual presentation or a session topic? 
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If requested, would you be willing to co-chair the session? All session co-chairs are expected to work together to secure appropriate speakers for their session, communicate with speakers regarding the session content, communicate with PDAC staff regarding session logistics, and introduce and moderate the session in person in March. 
I have proper authority to use, reproduce, present, and represent the proposed material in my application including but not limited to pictures, representations, video, photographs, graphics, text, whether copyright is written or not, and that these rights to such do not conflict with or infringe on the intellectual property or other rights of any other person or entity. 
I acknowledge that the CPC and PDAC reserve the right to accept the session topic, description, and proposed presenters as submitted, to combine the submission with other proposals, or to otherwise alter the submission as they see fit. 
I understand that submitting this proposal does not guarantee acceptance.