Short Courses are in-depth educational sessions led by presenters with expertise in a variety of different subject matters.
Application process:
Applications must be received by Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 5:00 pm ET. Please complete the form below to submit your Short Course application for consideration at PDAC 2025.
Applications will be reviewed by the Short Course Working Group and applicants will be notified as to the success of their applications in September.
Characteristics of a successful PDAC Short Course:
- Course content with broad appeal, and led by recognized subject matter experts, with experience presenting at past PDAC Conventions or other renowned international mining conferences.
- A diverse and inclusive speaker lineup.
- Course design that includes a balance of theory, case histories and stories, real world examples, and applications.
- Course design that employs a variety of tools to engage the audience and improve the learning experience. Examples of audience engagement tools include course exercises, video, break-out sessions, samples and props, and polling tools.
- Non-commercial in nature. Courses are meant to educate participants. Sales presentations with branding and promotional content are not suitable for the program.
In addition to these characteristics, the Short Course Selection Committee and PDAC must consider practical features such as room availability, scheduling conflicts, and time constraints.
PDAC welcomes applications from a diverse range of speakers. Please review our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion policy for more information.
Dates and format:
Dates and course structure may be adjusted as we move through the planning process.
Short Courses are tentatively planned to take place between Friday, February 28 to Sunday, March 2, 2025 (in person).
Short Course topic:
We welcome you to submit an application on any relevant topic. For your reference, please see the link below for the courses offered at PDAC 2020.
2020 Short Courses
2023 Short Courses
2024 Short Courses
Roles and responsibilities of organizer(s):
- Content development
- Coordination of logistical requirements with PDAC staff
- Development of support materials required for the session
- Meet PDAC deadlines to:
- Submit content for print and online promotion and advertising
- Submit course manual materials for printing in advance of the course
- Submit recordings, course slides and any additional materials for preparation of course production
Roles and responsibilities of PDAC:
- Schedule each Short Course
- Coordination of room set-up and ordering of audio-visual services
- Compile materials and equipment
- Ensure all presenters will have complimentary access to their classroom
- Manage registration and collecting fees
- Short Course promotion
- Provide course manual/materials to attendees (digital and printed)
PDAC is pleased to provide compensation to assist Short Course presenters with travel expenses. PDAC presenters are recognized as experts and leaders in their field, which results in new business for presenters, at the Convention and beyond.
Any information provided in the application below may be used to promote the Short Course if selected. Please consider this when filling out the form.