PDAC International Convention, Trade Show and Investors Exchange 2015

PDAC 2015 represents a significant expansion of the world's premier mining convention, extending into the North Building of the Toronto Metro Convention Centre for the first time in its 83-year history. The four-day event combines a comprehensive trade show with over 1,000 exhibitors, an investors exchange featuring 540+ companies, and extensive educational programming including 19 technical sessions led by industry experts. The convention addresses critical industry challenges including capital access, with dedicated sessions on alternative investment funds and the mineral outlook, reflecting the sector's focus on financing in a challenging market environment. Educational offerings span one and two-day short courses covering geology of copper and gold deposits, investment fundamentals, health and safety, and project development, while technical sessions explore regional opportunities in Mexico, Latin America, Central Africa and Canada's North. Special programming includes a robust Student Program with networking opportunities and career exploration, Corporate Social Responsibility events, and an Aboriginal Program focusing on community engagement and northern mining issues. The expansion into complimentary exhibit space in the North Building and extended show hours demonstrate PDAC's commitment to accommodating the mining industry's largest annual gathering.