PDAC-SEG
Student Minerals Colloquium
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. The 17th annual colloquium will take place at the PDAC 2026 Convention in Toronto, Canada from March 1-4, 2026
A panel of industry professionals will judge the posters and three winners from each of the BSc, MSc, PhD categories will receive $500, $400 and $300 respectively. PDAC Convention attendees are encouraged to meet the student researchers and attend the SMC Reception and Awards Ceremony in person on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
A panel of industry professionals will judge the posters and three winners from each of the BSc, MSc, PhD categories will receive $500, $400 and $300 respectively. PDAC Convention attendees are encouraged to meet the student researchers and attend the SMC Reception and Awards Ceremony in person on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Call for registration and abstract submissions for the 2026 PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium (SMC) are not open yet.
Registration Information
The registration process for the Student Minerals Colloquium has two mandatory components:
Registration deadline: Date TBC
Abstract submission deadline: Date TBC
More details for PDAC 2026 will be posted here once confirmed.