Services Onsite
From complimentary Wi-Fi, to lounges, places to eat, and water stations, there’s something for all attendees and exhibitors to enjoy.
Business Centre
The centres offer photocopying, faxing, printing documents, courier via FedEx, long distance calling cards, etc. (pricing is done on site).
Locations and hours:
- South Building
Level 800, outside the entrance to Hall D
Hours to be announced in January 2025.
 - North Building
Level 300, outside Hall C
Hours to be announced in January 2025.
Coat Check
Coat Checks are available onsite in both the South and North Buildings, Sunday through Wednesday.
Locations and hours:Â
- South Building
Level 500, Room 501
Hours to be announced in January 2025.
 - North Building
Level 100, near Rooms 103 & 104
Hours to be announced in January 2025.
Free Headshots
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Need an updated headshot? Take advantage of this service right on the Trade Show floor. Your professional photo will be emailed to you in real time. Perfect for websites, social media, business cards and more.
Location:
Trade Show North, Booth 6134N
Hours:
Sunday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Monday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Tuesday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Wednesday | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
All Access and Exhibitor Staff Pass holders will receive a complimentary ticket with their badge.
Free Wi-Fi
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Attendee Wi-Fi is available in MTCC North & South Building meeting rooms & pre-function areas (limited access in the exhibit halls)
Password: pdac2025
Setting up Wi-Fi Access
(VPN not available)
- Set SSID / Network Name to PDAC2025
- Enter WPA2 security code / network password
pdac2024 (lowercase) - required on first login - Click on your web browser icon
(e.g Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, etc.) - Ensure web browser is pointed at a public web page
that is not "https:" (e.g http://www.pdac.ca) - Wireless Login page will appear
- Click the Continue button (required once a day)
If you fail to connect please check the following
- Disable any Proxy Settings for internet browser
- Ensure your web browser is pointed at a public web page
that is not "https:" (e.g. http:www.pdac.ca)
Lounges
Investment Hub lounge
Location: Level 800, Investors Exchange
This new addition to the Investors Exchange show floor is located in the Investment Hub beside the Investment Hub theatre that will house the Investment Leaders Forum and Corporate Presentation Forum for Investors (CPFI) presentations. Continue your investment conversations in this welcoming lounge.
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Lease Bonus Lounge
Location: Level 800, Investors Exchange
Lease Bonus Lounge is a great place to get off your feet and take a break!
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Northern Lights Learning Hub
Location: Level 300, Trade Show North
This new addition to the Trade Show North will host important segments of programming, such as the Exhibitor Spotlight presentations, as well as Master Class Series sessions. Attendees are welcome to stay between sessions as the space will be used as a casual lounge for seating while visiting the many exhibits in the Trade Show North.
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Recharge Hub
Location: Level 700, outside Room 718
Want to relax and recharge? Visit the Recharge Hub equipped with charging tables to charge your mobile device. A great location to unwind or meet with colleagues and peers.
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Recruitment Lounge
Location: Level 300, Trade Show North
The Recruitment Lounge is a hub for exploration and development companies, products and services companies and mining jurisdictions to connect with geology and mining students from around the world and seek out new business opportunities. Students will be encouraged to visit the lounge area dedicated to them between their regularly scheduled activities.
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VIP Lounge
Location: Level 600, Room 602 (new location)
Hours:Â
Sunday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Monday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Tuesday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Wednesday | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Only VIP All Access Pass holders have access to this private and exclusive lounge.
While in the lounge, take advantage of:
- A dedicated registration desk
- Attendants providing business services
- Daily continental breakfast, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, and a light lunch
- Seven (7) complimentary, semi-private meeting rooms for up to 10 people. Each room comes with one power outlet.
VIP Pass holders will be sent the online booking link for meeting space on February 10, 2025. Non VIP attendees will be permitted in the meeting rooms ONLY.
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Meeting Spaces
North Meeting Space
Location: Level 200, Room 201 (new location)
Hours:
Sunday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Monday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Tuesday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Wednesday | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Free semi-private meeting rooms are available for one-hour bookings per day per attendee. Each room can fit up to 10 people maximum and includes one power outlet.Â
Online booking will be available starting January 8, 2025.
An attendant will also be onsite to accept walk-in reservations on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Sunday, March 2 at 9 a.m.
For more information about the North Meeting Space, please email nms@pdac.ca.
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South Meeting Space
Location: Level 800, Room 803
Hours:
Sunday |      9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Monday | Â Â Â Â Â 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Tuesday |      9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Wednesday |      9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Free semi-private meeting rooms are available for one-hour bookings per day per attendee. Each room can fit up to 10 people maximum and includes one power outlet.Â
All guests attending meetings must have a PDAC Convention pass to enter the meeting area.
Online booking will be available starting January 8, 2025.Â
An attendant will also be onsite to accept walk-in reservations on a first-come, first-served basis beginning:Â Sunday, March 2 at 9 a.m.
For more information about the South Meeting Space, please email sms@pdac.ca.
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VIP Meeting Space & LoungeÂ
Location: Level 600, Room 602 (new location)
Hours:Â
Sunday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Monday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Tuesday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Wednesday | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Only VIP All Access Pass holders have access to this private and exclusive lounge and meeting space.
There are seven (7) semi-private, complimentary meeting rooms. Each room can fit up to a maximum of 10 people and includes a power outlet.Â
VIP Pass holders will be sent the online booking link for meeting space on February 10. Non VIP attendees will be permitted in the meeting rooms ONLY.
Find out more about the lounge here.
Find out more about VIP All Access Pass inclusions and fees here.
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Places to Eat
Food concessions will be open and available to attendees. MTCC food vendors use a cashless payment system. Debit and credit cards will be the only form of payment available.
GF = Gluten Friendly    V = Vegetarian
South Building, Level 800
Food Pavilion (Hall D & Foyer)
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Hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, pastries, prepackaged snacks, salads, crepes, sushi, pizza, and grilled items. (GF, V). Large seating area for attendees.
Hours of Operation:
Sunday-Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (limited vendors open)
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South32 Café and Lounge (outside Hall G)
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Hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, pastries, prepackaged snacks. (GF, V)Â Â
Seating area for attendees.
Hours of Operation
Sunday-Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
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South Building, Level 700
700 Café & Lounge (Foyer)
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Hot and cold beverages, including specialty coffee, sandwiches, pastries and prepackaged snacks. (GF, V). Small seating area for attendees.
Hours of Operation
Sunday-Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
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North Building, Trade Show North
North Eatery (South end of Hall B)
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Hot and cold beverages, sandwiches and salads, freshly baked items, and prepackaged snacks. (GF, V). Seating area for attendees.
Hours of Operation
Sunday-Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
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North/South Buildings
Water Dispensers (Common Areas)
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- South Building (Levels 600, 700, 800)
- North Building (Levels 100, 200)
For your convenience, water dispensers are available in the common areas for you to fill up your reusable containers.
Shoe Shine Station
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Enjoy a complimentary shoe shine in between your business meetings.
All Access and Exhibitor Staff Pass holders will receive a ticket with their badge.
SME Bookstore
South Building, Level 800, Prefunction
Dates and Times:
Sunday-Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Discount prices for PDAC attendees!
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) is back with their bookstore. Take advantage of show pricing from the most prestigious book publisher in the industry.
Water Stations
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Fill up your water bottle at one of the three water stations located on the show floor.
Locations:
- Investors Exchange, Booth 3218
- Trade Show, Booth 1445
- Trade Show North, Booth 7734N
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