WEDNESDAY, October 21

• 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  Registration / Exhibit Set-up

  Exhibitors can set up between 9:00 am and 11:30 am.

  Sponsorship Opportunity Available

• 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

  WORKSHOPS

  (optional / concurrent)

• 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

  Workshop 1: Reading the Carbon Currents: Practical GHG Management Training: From Carbon Accounting to Decarbonization

  $75/person
  Lake Shore

  Led by: ECO Canada (note this is a similar course to the one offered virtual in May with the additional benefit of in-person instruction and improved opportunities to learn from other registrants)

  As organizations face growing expectations around climate action, carbon reporting, circular economy measurement, and Net Zero commitments, understanding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has become an essential skill. This interactive training workshop will provide participants with a practical foundation in GHG accounting and emissions management, including how to identify, classify, and calculate Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.

  Through real-world examples and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to collect and analyze emissions data, select appropriate emission factors, establish baselines, set reduction targets, and develop effective decarbonization strategies. Designed for professionals across the waste, recycling, circular economy, sustainability, and public sectors, this session will equip attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to strengthen reporting, support regulatory and ESG requirements, identify emissions reduction opportunities, and contribute to Canada’s transition to a low-carbon, circular economy.

  Sponsorship Opportunity Available

• 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

  Workshop 2: Treasure from the Tide: Finding Value in Food Waste Prevention Reducing Food Loss and Waste: Practical Strategies for Communities and Organizations

  $75/person
  Beehive Room

  Led by: CSA – Canada Standards Association

  Food loss and waste is a significant environmental, economic, and social challenge—but it also presents one of the most immediate opportunities to advance circularity. This interactive workshop will explore where food loss and waste occurs across the value chain, introduce participants to the food waste hierarchy, and examine the important roles that municipalities, businesses, and consumers play in preventing waste and maximizing the value of food resources.

  Through practical examples, a municipal case study, and engaging group activities, participants will gain a deeper understanding of effective policies, infrastructure investments, measurement approaches, secondary product opportunities, and behaviour change strategies that can help reduce food waste and support a more circular food system.

  Whether you are involved in policy development, program delivery, waste management, or sustainability initiatives, this session will provide actionable insights and tools to drive meaningful change in your community or organization.

  Sponsorship Opportunity Available

• 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

  Workshop 3: Built for the Breakers: Building Resilience & Managing Risks in Times of Disruption: People, Programs, and Markets

  free (registration is required)
  Temple AB

  Led by: Martha McCabe, PRO Link and former Olympic Athlete

  In an era of rapid change, resilience has become a critical capability for organizations across the recycling and circular economy sectors. From evolving regulations and EPR implementation to commodity market volatility, operational disruptions, and natural disasters, organizations are being challenged to adapt, recover, and thrive in increasingly complex environments. This interactive workshop brings together diverse perspectives on resilience—from leadership and organizational culture to program design, market dynamics, risk management, and business continuity. Drawing on lessons from elite sport, industry experience, and real-world case studies, participants will explore practical strategies for building resilience into the foundation of how their organizations operate.

  Through expert presentations, panel discussion, and interactive activities, attendees will gain actionable insights to strengthen their ability to manage uncertainty, mitigate risk, maintain focus on their mission, and emerge stronger from disruption.

  Sponsored by Alberta Bottle Depot Association

• 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

  Lunch: Anchors Away

  Casual lunch – light fare provided

  Sponsorship Opportunity Available

• 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  TOURS

  (optional* / concurrent)
  

• 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

  Tour 1: Hang Ten - Nature Walk/educational walk – with Peter Duck

  free (space is limited, registration required)
  Meet in Temple Foyer

  Calling all explorers ready to dive into an adventure! Looking for a refreshing break? Join a local naturalist and resource recovery specialist for a guided walk through the stunning surroundings of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Stretch your legs, breathe in the mountain air, and discover how water connects communities, economies, and the natural world. Along the way, learn about local ecology, resource stewardship, and the important role water plays in sustaining life both within and beyond the Bow Valley.

  Sponsorship Opportunity Available

• 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  Tour 2: Water treatment plant and sustainability tour

  free (space is limited, registration required)
  1-hour tour, offered from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

  A. Behind the Tap: A Water Treatment Tour

  Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is proud to have some of the cleanest drinking water in the entire world. The hotel’s drinking water starts its journey in Victoria Glacier. As it melts, it travels down the mountainside, bringing salt and minerals with it into Lake Louise. This process is what gives Lake Louise its unique turquoise colour. The hotel has a dedicated on-site water treatment plant, which draws the water directly from the lake, purifies it through 72 filter membranes and two high-powered UV lights, lightly chlorinates it, and pumps it across the property for guests and staff to enjoy. The hotel encourages guests to fill their reusable bottles with this pristine water at bottle refill stations or even straight from the tap in their room.

  B. Sustainability Tour

  Join Chateau Lake Louise management on a tour that outlines the environmental programs integral to the hotel. A behind the scenes look at how your Lake Louise stay is minimizing environmental impacts.

  Sponsored by Nespresso Canada

• 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

  Tour 3: Surf's up: a food tasting experience paired with information on responsible sourcing and sustainable ingredients

  $75/person (space is limited, registration required)

  Sponsorship Opportunity Available

   

• 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

  Tour 4: From peel to plate: A zero waste cooking class

  $75/person (space is limited, registration required)

  Sponsorship Opportunity Available

   

• 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

  Coffee & Currents

  Alpine Gallery & Heritage Hall

  Exhibit Viewing and Refreshments

  Sponsorship Opportunity Available

• 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

  PLENARY SESSION: Navigating New Waters in Industrial Circularity

  Temple AB

  Sponsorship Opportunity Available

• 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Pier to Peer Networking - Open Space

  Temple AB

  Sponsorship Opportunity Available

• 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  Welcome Aboard - Opening Reception

  Temple ABC

   

  Drinks sponsored by CasCell Trading Group Inc.

  Sponsorship Opportunity Available

• 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  Circular Marketplace

  Temple C

  Vendor registration ($55) – 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

• 10:00 pm - 2:00 am

  Hospitality Suite

  Pipestone Room

  Sponsorship Opportunity Available