WEDNESDAY, October 22

• 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  Registration / Exhibit Set-up

• 11:00 am - 2:45 pm

  TOURS

  Tours (optional* / concurrent)
  Please note the varying start and end times for each tour indicated below

  • Life Support Systems – Guided Bus from Calgary – 6:30am departure – $240/person (includes cost of bus to Jasper and bagged lunch)
    This tour will leave Calgary at 6:30am and arrive in Jasper at approximately 2:00pm- while you ride, our expert mountaineer and guide Kristi Beetch will share information on ecology, water systems and indigenous history. You’ll also make several interpretive stops on the way. For the journey home you will have an option to book a return shuttle (interpretation is one way only)
  • Trail Rebuilding Volunteer Opportunity – from 9:00am-11:00am – no cost
    We have the opportunity to give back to the Jasper community by helping rebuild some trails. More info here. Note that this opportunity is also offered on Friday, Oct. 24th from 2:00-4:00pm

  • Rocket Fuel for the Future – Jasper Food Tour – 11:00am-2:00pm – $139/person
    On this short 1.5 KM downtown guided walk, you’ll be visiting four local restaurants and tasting four carefully handpicked dishes paired with boozie treats while listening to Jasper’s top tales along the way. What’s on the menu? Not telling. It’s all part of the adventure.

  • Planetary Boundaries – Peak-Nic – 12:00-2:00pm – $149/person
    On Wildfire Peak-Nic, you will be hiking 4 KM through severely impacted site of the Complex Wildfire to one of Jasper’s prominent peaks. As your guide leads you through new growth forest emerging from the ash, you will learn to identify various species of plants, wildflowers and mushrooms, learn about history, geology, forestry, wildfires and observe wildlife from a safe distance. Once at the peak, you will take in 360-degree views of the different yet stunning vistas for miles and learn about the roles and benefits of a wildfire over a hot lunch with your guide.

  • Zero Waste and Zero Gravity Grub – Zero Waste Cooking Class​ – 12:30-2:30pm – $75/person
    Joanna Tschudy and Leanne Cripps from the Alex, along with a Fairmont chef will lead us on a culinary adventure with tips on bringing zero waste cuisine to your kitchen. You’ll cook with seasonal ingredients with a menu designed to rescue food items and be implemented with zero waste. Hear about the Alex’s amazing community programs and the Fairmont’s sustainability initiatives.   

  • Space Junk Solutions – Debris/Crisis Management Overview from the Municipality of Jasper​ – 12:30-2:30pm – $20/person (cost includes shuttle to town)
    Hear from the Municipality of Jasper and service providers about current operations and the debris management process/challenges with the fire.
    Sponsored by Claystone Waste Ltd.

  • Eco-Explorers – JPL Sustainability Tour – 1:00-2:00pm – no cost
    Sponsored by Rehrig Pacific Company

  • Out for a Space Walk – Nature Walk at JPL​ – 1:00-2:00pm – no cost
    Explore the grounds of the iconic JPL and walk around the lake and grounds  

   

  *Note: These tours are scheduled subject to attendance – if we have low numbers we may have to cancel or reschedule. 

• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

  Fuel Up at the Space Station

• 12:30 pm - 2:45 pm

  WORKSHOPS

  Workshops (optional* / concurrent)  

  • Crash Course: Communicating Complexity with Niki Wilson – $75/person
    Great ideas lose their power when they are buried in jargon, lost in the weeds or are just…too long. This hands-on, two-hour workshop is designed for professionals who need to explain complex topics – data, strategy, research or processes – to people that don’t speak the lingo. It could be your manager, your team, the public or the media. We’ll go through techniques used in effective and impactful communication, then write and practice an “elevator pitch” that can be used to deliver your message to a specific audience. Come with a real idea or message you want to sharpen. 
  • Celestial Circles: Measuring Success for Municipal Circularity – $75/person
    The workshop titled “Measuring Success for Municipal Circularity” will explore how local governments can transition from measuring waste diversion to measuring circularity, while continuing to support data-driven decision-making and accountability. In this shifting landscape, municipalities face challenges in defining and measuring waste management performance, and understanding how they are doing compared to other communities. In this session, participants will learn about innovative frameworks and metrics being adopted in Canada and abroad, including single-metrics and tiered performance frameworks. Attendees will gain insights into options to overcome challenges such as data availability and quality, and leverage the opportunity to better communicate the impacts of efforts deployed. The workshop will also highlight collaborative opportunities for developing new metrics and sharing best practices on how to use measurement frameworks to drive continuous improvement. Hands-on activities will allow participants to leave with tangible actions for next steps, and will also allow participants to hear from each other, and collaborate to come up with shared solutions.
  • Super-Sonic Circularity: Building Circular Supply Chains for Local Economic Resilience with Claire Theaker-Brown – $75/person
    Consumer demand for Made in Canada products has surged, and more customers than ever are factoring sustainability into their purchasing decisions. However, investing in new local supplier relationships and sustainable circularity strategies can pose added costs and risks to Alberta businesses with existing operations. In this workshop, participants will be invited into the creative, risk-minimized strategy applied by an award-winning Alberta business to their building of a hyperlocal, circular supply chain. Through an interactive case study presentation featuring Unbelts, a Certified B Corp based in Edmonton, participants will gain real-world insights into:  
    • The competitive advantages of hyperlocalization and cross-industry collaboration 
    • The complexity and unexpected challenges of “circularizing” a linear supply chain
    • How and why to test alternative business models before full implementation
    • How to create stakeholder buy-in within and outside of their organizations

    Complementing the presentation, a facilitated discussion and hands-on activity will empower participants to overcome circularity analysis paralysis and leave with a practical, iterative strategy to apply within their own enterprise. 

  *Note: These workshops are scheduled subject to attendance – if we have low registration numbers we may have to cancel or reschedule. 

• 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

  The Gravity Pause

  Exhibit Viewing and Refreshments

  Sponsored by Nespresso Canada

• 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  Circular Marketplace

  Vendor registration ($50) – more info here

  This is your opportunity to showcase artwork, repurposed goods, sharing services, and reused or upcycled materials to an audience of sustainability leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts. The Circular Marketplace, sponsored by GFL, is a highly anticipated highlight of the conference and a celebration of circularity in action.

  Sponsored by GFL Environmental

• 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

  PLENARY SESSION: Compost in the Cosmos - The Future of Organics Management

  Food loss and waste account for 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions and cost $1 trillion annually*(UNFCC). As a wicked problem, there are many reasons to get discouraged by these statistics. Our panelists are motivated to change the current system of organics management. Join this dynamic presentation as we delve into the world of solutions and improvements for organics. 

  Sponsored by The City of Edmonton

• 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  The Circular Command Centre - RCA Annual General Meeting

• 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  Starlight Social - Opening Reception

  Reception drinks sponsored by: CasCell Trading Group Inc.

• 7:45 pm - 9:45 pm

  TOUR: Planetarium Dark Sky Experience

  Wednesday Night Planetarium Dark Sky Experience – $70/person
  –> limited space available – book early!

  Viewing one: 7:45-9:45pm 

  (if needed we will open a spot at 9:45pm) 

  Enjoy a full evening of cosmic exploration in the world’s largest dark sky preserve. 

  First, take-part in a fun, funny, inspiring ‘audience-participation’ guided tour of Jasper Dark Sky Preserve in our 50-seat domed theatre LIVE with our astronomy experts. Then, come outside with our knowledgeable astronomy staff for clear-or-cloudy chance to explore planets, stars, distant galaxies, the aurora, and more under the darkest skies in the Rockies.