From Sunday to Wednesday, the conference will offer attendees daily reception and happy hour networking time to relax and meet fellow attendees. After two years, there will be much to catch up on!

View the detailed list of events and presentations including their abstracts on our online program.

Sunday, August 21

Welcome Reception

Following the opening Plenary session, MetSoc and the Drive to Net Zero, all delegates are invited to attend the Welcome Reception to network and meet old friends Sunday evening. Come and enjoy a complimentary drink and hors d’oeuvres.

Ticket price: $0 – included with registration
(Guests require a badge and a purchased ticket to enter this event.)

Monday, August 22

MetSoc Section Box Lunch

Each MetSoc technical section will host a box lunch in the symposium room at 12 PM. The section will present their volunteers, the annual report and discuss programming for the next years.

Ticket price: $0 – by invitation only.
(Section Chairs will distribute invitations to attendees on Sunday and Monday.)

Hydrometallurgy Luncheon

This annual luncheon is the Hydrometallurgy Section’s premier social event of the year. The luncheon honours its outstanding hydrometallurgy community members by presenting awards.

Ticketed event: $45.00 CAD

This event is sponsored by SGS

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Monday Networking Happy Hour

After a full day of learning, join your fellow delegates to network, exchange, and have fun. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet some of our exhibitors!

Ticket price: $0 – included with registration

This event is sponsored by KPM

Student-Industry Mixer

Encourage the next generation of engineers by joining them in a leisure atmosphere to network, see posters and give them some invaluable lessons to learn. All students are invited to attend. Industry Professionals will be invited to this event.

Ticket price: $0 – by invitation only

Pyrometallurgy Pub Night

Join us at our local pub night for a relaxed evening among friends. The evening will include a pub-style menu and drink tickets.

Ticket price: $50 CAD

This event is sponsored by KPM and CAeng.

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Tuesday, August 23

Historical Metallurgy Luncheon featuring the Fathi Habashi Lecturer

The luncheon will feature special invited speaker Prof. William W. Culver, State University of New York (SUNY), Plattsburgh. The lecture title is “Megantic County’s Early Copper Mining Companies or How Copper Mining Became the Douglas Family Business”.

Ticketed event: $45.00 CAD
(This is a conference delegate event only, guests are not permitted.)

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Tuesday Networking Happy Hour

Another day of great learning! Have some social time with fellow delegates and join us for the Happy Hour.

Ticket price: $0 included with registration

This event is sponsored by KPM

MetSoc Awards Banquet

MetSoc will present this year’s awards and scholarships to honour our outstanding members. Featured with a special plated meal and entertainment.

Ticketed event: $95.00 CAD

This event is sponsored by our Premier Sponsors: HATCH and Sherritt