The 81st CDDA AGM & Convention May 24-26, 2026, in Victoria, BC is proud to announce Chris Drenth, Principal Engineer at Boart Longyear Drilling Products, as one of this year’s featured speakers. He will present ‘Leveraging the Latest in Canadian Technology for CDDA’.
Chris is a seasoned engineering leader & innovator with more than 30 years of industry experience, advancing safety & productivity in mineral exploration & production drilling. As an inventor named in over 40 patent families, Chris has been instrumental in the development of Boart Longyear’s product portfolio and is widely recognized for shaping modern drilling technologies. He also serves on industry boards & committees, for both the CDDA and the OMA, supporting industry-wide safety and innovation initiatives.
The Canadian Diamond Drilling Association is excited to once again welcome Chris to this year’s speaker line-up and extends our sincere thanks to Boart Longyear Drilling Products for their legacy of Canadian innovation since 1930, knowledge sharing, and the advancement of our industry.
Join us at the 81st CDDA AGM and Convention for this insightful presentation by registering today, spots are filling fast! https://www.cdda.ca/convention/



