CWMA’s Annual Conference is British Columbia’s premier waste management industry networking event with delegates from across North America.
Our Conference has always been a favourite place to network and connect Western Canada’s solid waste management industry.
A forum for awareness-building and action-oriented discussions, this annual event brings together the waste management community to exchange knowledge, inspire solutions, and make connections!
In 2026, we’re doing More with Less — exploring how the sector can stretch tighter budgets, leaner teams, and shrinking landfill space into smarter systems, stronger partnerships, and better outcomes. Building on the Legacy of Solutions from our 30th anniversary, we’re channelling that same resourcefulness into the challenges ahead.
Every year, we take great pride in curating a relevant and action-oriented program. Unique to our hybrid event are a number of pre-conference virtual-only sessions to make the most of our community connections and maximize the learning.
The hotel is ideally located on Victoria’s breathtaking Inner Harbour and showcases full resort amenities. This is the most convenient option for our conference. Booking here helps support the Association as we contract these rooms to ensure attendees get great rates for the event.
Other Options
The following hotels have good rates and are still within walking distance.
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Last year, we welcomed 337 delegates both in person and virtually.
Delegates come from across British Columbia and North America. In 2025, 35% were from Vancouver Island and our Coastal Communities, 38% from Metro Vancouver, 13% from the rest of BC, and 14% from outside BC.
We bring together representatives from municipalities, private corporations, stewardship organizations, and non-profits — from front-line technicians to executive leadership.
Delegates are involved in recycling, composting, policy development, waste reduction, producer responsibility, hauling, waste education, consulting, and managing solid waste facilities, landfills and more!
Each year, our fantastic hybrid event offers delegates three days of inspiring speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.
In-person is always a hit! Face-to-face interaction at activities and events with many branded marketing opportunities and benefits.
Our Virtual Booths have proven to be well-visited with an easy-to-browse experience for attendees and a fabulous showcase for your marketing assets.
We focus on curated gifts from small businesses, local artisans and eGifts.
We focus on environmentally conscious, ethically sourced, and indigenous businesses.
We request that exhibitors offer sustainable, intentional swag based on our sustainability preferences.
We provide durable, long-lasting, and reusable products that people will enjoy for a long time.