Once again, the European Union and EU countries will attend the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention in Toronto, Ontario from 1 to 4 March 2026, at booth #931 in the South building.
This year marks the EU's 9th consecutive appearance at PDAC, as part of its commitment to ensuring secure, sustainable, and diversified raw materials value chains. These materials are vital for clean technologies, digital industries, space exploration, and defence applications.
- mining industry | industrial policy | mineral resources | critical raw materials
- Sunday 1 March 2026, 09:00 - Wednesday 4 March 2026, 18:00 (EST)
- Toronto, Canada
Practical information
- When
- Sunday 1 March 2026, 09:00 - Wednesday 4 March 2026, 18:00 (EST)
- Where
- Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)255 Front St West, South Building, Level 600 North Building, Level 200, Toronto ON, Canada
- Languages
- English
Report
EU Day at PDAC 2026 Highlights
The EU's presence at PDAC will shine a spotlight on the RESourceEU Initiative, with a particular focus on diversifying sources and boosting investments in Europe. Leading the delegation is Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy.
The European Commission's Director-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Kerstin Jorna, will present the RESourceEU Initiative, set to accelerate diversification and boost investments in raw materials in Europe.
Join us at the European Union Networking and Business Breakfast to learn more about
- investment opportunities within the raw materials value chain, stemming from strategic projects in the EU and select third countries
- the importance of partnerships in building resilient value chains
- research and innovation collaborations featuring Horizon Europe projects focusing on exploration, mining, processing, and recycling
Agenda for Tuesday, 3 March
European Union Networking and Business Breakfast Session
- What: 'Choose Europe', explore EU investment opportunities in sustainable and resilient raw materials value chains alongside presentations from the EU strategic projects and EU country representatives (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, Latvia).
- When: 8:00 to 11:00 ET.
- Where: The InterContinental Toronto Centre Hotel, 225 Front Street West, Toronto Ballroom B (Lower Lobby Level, adjacent to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre).
- Registration: Registration is required. Attendees may register online or in person starting at 7:30 ET. For further information, please contact Christina.
European Union Research and Innovation Workshop
- What: Discover innovative technologies driving a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials in the EU. Participate in our workshop to learn about EU Horizon Europe technology success stories from research projects and innovative solutions for extraction, processing, and recycling.
- When: 12:00 to 13:30 ET.
- Where: The EU booth at PDAC - #931 (South Building).
Cocktail Reception
- When: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET.
- Where: The InterContinental Toronto Centre Hotel, 225 Front Street, West, Toronto Ballroom B (Lower Lobby Level, adjacent to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre).
