The GROUNDUP Networking Reception

9th Annual GROUNDUP Networking Reception & Charity Event - PDAC Edition at The Walrus

This year, we're returning to our roots. Unlike last year's combined GROUNDUP + Poker Tournament at the Marriott, we're bringing the event back to where it all began: Walrus Pub & Beer Hall – just a stone's throw from the PDAC conference centre. We're focusing on what made GROUNDUP legendary: intimate, high-quality networking among the "who's who" of mineral exploration and mining, without the complexity of additional tournaments.

Here is what's new for 2026:

▪ Date: Sunday, March 1st, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM▪ Venue: Walrus Pub & Beer Hall (Walking distance from PDAC)▪ Expected Attendance: 1,000 registered professionals ($10 per ticket)▪ Charitable Component: 100% of ‘ticket revenue’ will be donated to support Toronto's homeless community▪ Event Focus: Pure networking – no poker, just authentic connections