Events / Conference
Conference

PDAC Convention 2020

Sunday, March 1, 2020 Toronto, Ontario

The annual PDAC Convention is one of the world's premier mineral exploration and mining conferences, featuring the prestigious PDAC Awards gala ceremony. The event brings together industry leaders, investors, and professionals from across the global mining sector.

The PDAC Convention represents the mining industry's most significant annual gathering, drawing thousands of participants from around the world to Toronto each March. This year's convention will feature a special gala awards ceremony honoring the 2020 PDAC Award recipients across six categories, recognizing outstanding achievement in mineral exploration and mining. The ceremony celebrates individuals and organizations who have made exceptional contributions to the industry, from grassroots prospectors to major mining companies leading in sustainability and community engagement. Attendees can expect to witness the recognition of pioneers like Dr. Rudolf Wahl, one of Ontario's most productive prospectors, and innovative teams like Agnico Eagle's Nunavut operations for their groundbreaking work in Indigenous workforce development. The awards ceremony serves as both a celebration of industry excellence and an inspiration for the next generation of mining professionals, highlighting the evolving priorities of the sector including Indigenous partnerships, environmental responsibility, and technological innovation. For industry professionals, this event provides unparalleled networking opportunities and insights into the trends shaping the future of mineral exploration and mining.