PROGRAM
The Program
CWMA Annual Conference
October 23-25, 2024
Pre-Conference Events
A unique and well-received part of CWMA’s hybrid conference is our balance of virtual and in-person events. We open our Virtual Hall early (October 7) to registered delegates to update your networking profile, familiarize yourself with the virtual hall, and enjoy some amazing Bonus Events…
Bonus Events | Included with Full Registration or can be attended as single events
October 8, 2024
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual Only
This event is included in Regular Conference registration. Can’t make the whole conference but want to watch this event? Individual Event Registration is available.
Disaster Debris: Lessons Learned and Strategies for the Future
Virtual Only – Via EventMobi Virtual Hall
With: Cameron Baughen, Baughen Consulting | Charlotte Brown, Resilient Organizations (NZ) | Heidi Gerlach, Dillon Consulting | Joe Angevine, Foothills Regional Landfill & Resource Recovery Centre
Vignette Introduction with Brenden Winder, Christchurch City Council/New Zealand Emergency Management Team |
Moderator: Sheila Molloy, CWMA
The environmental and financial costs of debris management have been devastating across BC, exacerbating existing solid waste management challenges, causing pollution, and disrupting services. With an ever-increasing focus on disaster and emergency planning across BC, it’s important to take the time to learn from the experience of those who managed waste both during and after disasters when doing our own planning and preparation. Look forward to insights into debris management planning and strategies.
October 10, 2024
10:00 – 11:30 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual Only
This event is included in Regular Conference registration. Can’t make the whole conference but want to watch this event? Individual Event Registration is available!
Measurable Success in Waste Reduction
Virtual Only – Via EventMobi Virtual Hall
With: Rachel Morier, Brewers’ Recycled Container Collection Council | Erin Wildeboer, Strathcona County Alberta | David Kassian, City of Penticton | Terry Fulton, Metro Vancouver
Moderator: Sean Kawakami, Convertus Group
How do you measure the success of your waste reduction and diversion strategies and your overall impact? Metrics help monitor progress, focus on improvement, and communicate results. Let’s discuss real numbers and hear the success stories of four organizations and their work by the numbers.
October 16, 2024
10:00 – 11:30 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual Only
This event is included in Regular Conference registration. Can’t make the whole conference but want to watch this event? Individual Event Registration is available!
Perspectives in Waste Reduction for Commercial Businesses
Virtual Only – Via EventMobi Virtual Hall
With: Jarret Klim, Synergy/BC Green Business | Rachel Kagan, Paper and Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council | Louise Schwarz, Recycling Alternative | Tera Grady, Cariboo Regional District
Meg O’Shea, Canada Plastics Pact | Moderator: Tamara Shulman, Tamara Shulman & Associates
Are commercial businesses on board with waste reduction? Who is leading the way? Do we need policy or is there a compelling business case to reduce and manage waste in the commercial business sector? Let’s hear multiple perspectives to help us build our knowledge as non-residential waste reduction is explored across British Columbia.
Main Conference | WEDNESDAY October 23, 2024
Wednesday is focused on boosting networking and discussion opportunities with roundtables, tours, panel events and private meetings. Additional Exhibitors will be onsite to showcase. Visit the spacious Gathering Place & Networking Café in Arbutus B/C/D to meet with friends, nosh, and network.
7:30 am
Pacific Daylight Time
In-person only
Registration / Exhibition / Continental Breakfast / Networking and More!
Arbutus Foyer | Gathering Place & Networking Café in Arbutus B/C/D
Registration Desk opens in the Arbutus Ballroom Foyer. Come visit all of our exhibitors! Drop off your book for the book exchange.
Concurrent Session
8:00 – 10:00 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
Educators & Communicators Roundtable
Hosts: Ingalisa Burns and Abby McLennan, Let’s Talk Trash
Registered conference delegates can attend in person or virtually. Everyone else is welcome to attend virtually. Sign-Up Today!
This event is specifically for Educators & Communicators in the industry only, thank you.
Bringing solid waste diversion industry educators and communicators together to discuss current initiatives, challenges and successes. Registration sign up will be sent to delegates and CWMA Educators and Communicators working group members.
Concurrent Session
8:15 – 10:15 am
Pacific Daylight Time
In-Person only
Local Government Roundtable
Roundtable & Discussion
Arbutus A
Hosted by Regional District of Nanaimo, Capital Regional District, City of Victoria | Including an update by the Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy
For registered conference delegates only | Sign Up Today!
Local Government and First Nations Solid Waste Managers only, thank you.
Local Governments come together to share updates on solid waste management initiatives and challenges. Separate registration required in advance. SWM managers from Local Government and First Nations only.
Concurrent Session
8:30 – 9:45 am
Pacific Daylight Time
In-Person only
Carbon Knowledge Series | Panel | Reducing Carbon Intensity in Fleets & Vehicles
Panel & Discussion
Harbour Room (Downstairs)
With: Steve Wiebe, Innotech Fleet Strategies | Dennis Wilson, Nation Group | Elena Baglietto, Quantum Technology
Moderator: Sean Kawakami, Convertus Group
Our Carbon Knowledge Series will kick off at the conference and flow into 2025 as we expand our knowledge of carbon reduction in every aspect of solid waste management. In this session, electric options and clean fuels (fuels that produce lower greenhouse gas emissions than traditional fuels on a life-cycle basis) will be explored.
Concurrent Session
10:15 – 11:45 am
Pacific Daylight Time
In-Person Only
Hauling & Fleet Management Roundtable
Roundtable & Discussion
Harbour Room (Downstairs)
For registered conference delegates only | Sign-Up Today!
Hauling and Fleet Managers only, thank you.
This will be our first roundtable with this group! It will allow us to gauge the topics that everyone feels comfortable discussing. For participant updates and shared topics for discussion. Registration required in advance. This event is for hauling companies and fleet managers only.
Concurrent Session
10:30 – 11:30 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
Can’t make the whole conference but want to watch this event? Individual Event Registration is available!
Carbon Knowledge Series | Presentation | Reducing Material and Carbon Waste Through Deconstruction, Reuse and Design for Disassembly
Presentation & Discussion | Pacific Room & Zoom (hybrid)
With: Stephanie Dalo, Carbon Leadership Forum BC
Moderator: Leah Berscheid, Cowichan Valley Regional District
Our Carbon Knowledge Series will kick off at the conference and flow into 2025 as we expand knowledge of carbon reduction in every aspect of solid waste management. In this session, we will explore how Reducing Material and Carbon Waste can be done through Deconstruction, Reuse and Design for Disassembly.
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Pacific Daylight Time
In-Person Only
Exhibition / Lunch / Networking
Arbutus Foyer & Networking Cafe in Arbutus B/C/D
Lunch is available for those heading to events, private meetings, and for those interested in networking!
Various times
Networking & Learning Tours
RSVP required. Limited spaces. Registration for delegates is now open!
Hartland Landfill / SUPPLY Victoria / Heidelberg Materials Victoria
Information on each of our tours will be posted soon!
4:30 – 6:40 pm
Pacific Daylight Time
In-Person Only
Welcome Reception for all delegates!
Arbutus Foyer & Networking Cafe in Arbutus B/C/D
Get your networking shoes on! Our welcome reception is a mingling and networking good time for all delegates. Appetizers are served but we encourage you to make dinner plans with colleagues following the reception.
Main Conference | THURSDAY October 24, 2024
7:00 – 7:40 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Morning Start Activities
Group morning activities are optional. All delegates will be sent information on ways to get active and network before the day.
Get out for some active time with your colleagues. Information will be sent to all in-person registrants.
7:30 – 8:30 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Exhibition Opens / Full Breakfast / Networking
Arbutus Ballroom & Foyer | In-Person
Get your day started with a fresh breakfast in the Arbutus Ballroom. Be sure to stop by our Exhibitor booths!
8:15 – 9:00 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
Welcome & Special Greetings
Arbutus Ballroom In-Person / EventMobi Virtual
With Sheila Molloy, Executive Director, CWMA | Brendan McShane Chair, CWMA / Recycle BC | Russ Smith, Capital Regional District
A warm welcome to all of our in-person and virtual attendees.
Tributes to Success
Arbutus Ballroom In-Person / EventMobi Virtual
With Sheila Molloy, Executive Director, CWMA | Cindy Coutts, Return-It
As part of our welcome and conference commencement, let’s commemorate multiple organizations having significant anniversaries in our industry and a special presentation by Return-It celebrating 30 years of success!
9:00 – 10:00 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
Keynote Session
Arbutus Ballroom In-Person / EventMobi Virtual
A unique combination of keynote presentation and collaborative learning!
10:00 – 10:30 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Break Time
Exhibitors and Sponsor virtual and/or in-person booths are the highlight of our break time. We cannot hold this event without them. Be sure to stop by!
10:30 – 11:40 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
Collaboration for Innovation
Arbutus Ballroom In-Person / EventMobi Virtual
Sam Baker, Recycle BC / PRFLEX Flexible Plastic Recycling Program | Bud Fraser, University of British Columbia / Zero Waste Food Ware Strategy | Jodie Frank, ACRD + Stevan Mikha, Prairie Robotics / Sort’nGo Collaboration to Contamination Education
Moderator: Kate Masters, Capital Regional District
In keeping with our conference theme, the Power of Collaboration, let’s explore some examples of collaboration that are leading to innovative ideas and best practices in our industry.
11:45 am-Noon
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
Legends & Prospects
Arbutus Ballroom In-Person / EventMobi Virtual
Fireside Chat: Meet a Legend
With: Gwen McCamley, New West Gypsum
Interviewer: Sheila Molloy, CWMA
Leading up to our 30-year Anniversary Celebration at the 2025 Conference, we’re excited to introduce people and organizations who have helped build success in our industry (Legends) and who are poised to bring us more success in the future (Prospects)…
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Pacific Daylight Time
Lunch & Networking
Arbutus Ballroom & Foyer | In-Person
Yum! Full lunch with many options.
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
Far and Away: Diversion Success in Rural Communities
Arbutus Ballroom In-Person / EventMobi Virtual
Gene Larsen, Heiltsuk Nation | Simone Sebalo + Reilly Kosinski, Zender Environmental Health/Solid Waste Alaska Taskforce | Aaron Joe, Salish Soils | Michelle Kresnyak, Gabriola Island Recycling Organization | Tim Ames, First Nations Recycling Initiative
Moderator: Michael Zarbl, Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable
Small populations, remote and rural communities are often motivated by necessity and opportunity to focus on clever ways to divert waste. Let’s learn from different organizations who have made big strides in diversion despite their unique challenges and complex logistics.
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Pacific Daylight Time
Break Time
Exhibitors and Sponsor virtual and/or in-person booths are the highlight of our break time. We cannot hold this event without them. Be sure to stop by!
3:00 – 3:10 pm
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
Virtual Vignette: Collaborating for Groundbreaking Deconstruction Policy & Action
Pre-Recorded | Arbutus Ballroom In-Person / EventMobi Virtual
With Stephanie Phillips, San Antonio Reuse
Interviewer: Rory Tooke, City of Victoria
Since adopting a deconstruction ordinance two years ago, San Antonio has received 25,000 pounds of C&D materials at its Material Innovation Center. The Material Innovation Center is the “last stop before the landfill” and “a hub for material repair, reuse, and re-imagination”. This vignette will be a small taste of a future marquee presentation and a deconstruction policy discussion planned for the 2025 Conference…
3:10 – 4:20 pm
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
Pursuits & Actions for a Zero Waste Region
Arbutus Ballroom In-Person / EventMobi Virtual
Katie Kennedy, City of Seattle | Rory Tooke, City of Victoria | Paul Henderson, Metro Vancouver
Moderator: Sonam Bajwa, Regional District of Nanaimo
Learn from three regions advancing their bold zero waste goals with their commitment and ambitious actions.
4:25 – 4:50 pm
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
The Largest Collaborative Reuse Pilot Program in Canada
Arbutus Ballroom In-Person / EventMobi Virtual
Jo-Anne St Godard, Circular Innovation Council
Introduced by: Brendan McShane, Recycle BC
Learn all about this first-of-its-kind reuse program to be designed by Circular Innovation Council in collaboration with Canadian grocers Metro, Sobeys, and Walmart Canada, and the Government of Canada and aims to eliminate single-use plastics as the largest collaborative reuse pilot program in Canada.
6:00 – 9:30 pm (ish)
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
Reception, Dinner and a little dancing!
6:00 PM Reception
6:30 PM Buffet Dinner
7:40 PM ish DJ & Dancing
9:30 PM Bar Closes
In person attendees come together to dine and network. Meet your colleagues. This year we will let the conversation flow (best networking ever!) with good music as a backdrop before opening up the dance floor!
Main Conference | FRIDAY October 25, 2024
Friday
October 25, 2024
7:30 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Exhibition Opens / Breakfast / Networking
Arbutus Ballroom & Foyer | In-Person
Get your day started with a delicious breakfast served in our Main Hall.
8:00 – 8:25 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
Marquee Speaker | Canada’s Zero Waste Agenda
Arbutus Ballroom In-Person / EventMobi Virtual
Charlotte Masemann, Environment & Climate Change Canada
Moderator: Avery Gottfried, BC Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy
An early start with Environment & Climate Change Canada
8:30 – 9:50 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
Where to Now?: End Market Development
A discussion on building and growing recycling / end markets locally for historically wasted resources. What do we need to do to support the innovation and entrepreneurship to create and maintain demand for products made with material we are diverting or trying to divert from landfill and the natural environment. An important discussion on what it takes to develop our own local recycling and end markets.
9:55 – 10:10 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
Legends & Prospects
Arbutus Ballroom In-Person / EventMobi Virtual
Fireside Chat: Meet a Prospect
Gil Yaron, Light House
Interviewer: Sheila Molloy, CWMA
Leading up to our 30-year Anniversary Celebration at the 2025 Conference, we’re excited to introduce people and organizations who have helped build success in our industry (Legends) and who are poised to bring us more success in the future (Prospects)…
10:10 – 10:40 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
Break!
Some final networking time! Fill your coffee, tea, and stretch…
10:40 – 11:50 am
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
Committed to Something Greater: Shaping Best Practices
Arbutus Ballroom In-Person / EventMobi Virtual
Jamie Madill, Pro-Claim Group | Candice Ruggero, Cascades Recovery+ | Glyn Lewis, Renewal Home Development
Moderator: Sarah Willie, Comox Valley Regional District
Hear directly from organizations at the forefront of finding the best practices across our industry. The organizations on this panel are committed to something greater – proving that being an enterprising business can be both environmentally and socially thoughtful.
11:50 – Noon
Pacific Daylight Time
Virtual + In-Person
So Much Thanks / A Fond Farewell
Arbutus Ballroom In-Person / EventMobi Virtual
Just a few more minutes…you got this – give us a chance to thank you, our speakers, staff, and volunteers.
