Rock Talk 2026

Smithers Exploration Group invites you to Rock Talk 2026 — February 17 to 19

Join us for Rock Talk 2026, showcasing British Columbia’s most active exploration regions: the Northwest and North Central. This year’s conference features a diverse lineup of speakers covering epithermal and porphyry deposits, regional updates, and project highlights from across northern BC.

Registration is now open!
Early Bird rate: $160 + GST until February 10
Regular rate (after Feb 10): $200 + GST
Please note: there will be no on-site registration.

Your registration includes:

• Presentations from companies active across northern BC
• Networking opportunities with presenters
• Complimentary membership in Smithers Exploration Group
• Evening receptions, daily lunches, and coffee breaks
• Mini curling ‘spiel

Event Schedule

Tuesday, February 17 – 4:00–7:00 pm
Informal meet & greet with snacks and refreshments
SEG Rock Room, 101–3423 Fulton Ave

Wednesday, February 18 – 8:45 am–4:30 pm
Presentations with lunch and breaks
Smithers Curling Club, 4216 4 Ave

Thursday, February 19 – 9:00 am–2:30 pm
Presentations with lunch and breaks, followed by curling and a reception with food and beverages
Smithers Curling Club, 4216 4 Ave

Friday, February 20
Skiing or snowboarding at the amazing Hudson Bay Mountain – not covered in registration

A big thank-you to our generous sponsors for supporting Rock Talk 2026—led by Patron Sponsor Apex Diamond Drilling—and to our lineup of excellent speakers presenting on Wednesday and Thursday.

For details and updates about Rock Talk 2026, including sponsorship opportunities, visit:
https://smithersexplorationgroup.com/events/rock-talk

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