THE 2020 ANNUAL TRAINING SEMINAR HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC.

On the recommendations from the provincial and municipal governments, and the current situation surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, WEAO regretfully announces that the 2020 WEAO Technical Symposium and OPCEA Exhibition, scheduled to take place from April 26-28 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel has been cancelled.

As a direct result of the current health crisis, the BCWWA Conference & Tradeshow has been rescheduled to November 2- 4 (Monday-Wednesday). The event will be held at the Penticton Trade & Conference Centre and the Penticton Lakeside Conference Hotel as originally planned.

The BCWWA Annual Conference & Trade Show is British Columbia’s premier water and wastewater industry event, featuring one of the largest trade shows of its kind in Western Canada. Come experience exciting professional development and networking opportunities for everyone in the water industry across BC and the Yukon.

Join us to connect with manufacturers and suppliers, network with colleagues, engage in educational sessions, and build your skills and industry knowledge.

• Connect with over 170 exhibiting companies.
• Network with colleagues from diverse areas of the industry.
• Learn from over 100 educational presentations.

EARLYBIRD Registration is now open. Regular registration will be starting on March 5, 2020.

Ontario’s Water Conference & Trade Show continues to be the preeminent drinking water conference in Ontario, consistently attracting over 1000 delegates from all areas of our industry: operators and owners, manufacturers and suppliers, consultants, academics and regulators. The Trade Show has more than 100 exhibitors representing the manufacturers and suppliers of products and services to the water industry. This is a great opportunity to network, and stay informed about technical, regulatory, and equipment developments in the industry. The conference offers a total of 8 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for operators.

Due to the COVID-19 escalation the Executive has made the decision to cancel this year’s event.

Due to the COVID-19 situation, CANECT20 has been rescheduled to October 2020 at The Venetian Banquet & Hospitality Centre, in Vaughan, Ontario.

For over 27 years, CANECT courses have met the needs of Canada’s environmental managers and professionals. Attend CANECT to keep up-to-date with new environmental regulations and expand your awareness and best practices.

Benefits

CANECT’s practical professional development courses are designed to help you meet your environmental responsibilities.

• Receive a Certificate of Attendance featuring Continuing Education Credits (CECs).
• Access leading experts for one-on-one solutions to specific compliance problems.
• Demonstrate your organization’s commitment to environmental due diligence.
• Take home valuable reference and guidance materials.
• Update your knowledge of new regulations.
• Connect with technology and service providers.

Course topics

Courses are lead by Canada’s leading environmental professionals and feature speakers from government agencies, industry and municipalities. See our CANECT19 Event Program (2Mb).

CANECT course topics include:

• Environmental Regulation and Compliance 2019
• Brownfields Regulation and Compliance: The New Regime
• Environmental Due Diligence for Managers and Supervisors
• Managing Industrial Air Emissions
• Dealing with Spills and Environmental Emergencies
• Environmental Management System Synergies
• Environmental Impact Assessments, Approvals and Permitting
• Water & Wastewater Regulation and Compliance

PISCeS 2020 at the University of Guelph has been postponed due to COVID-19 considerations and associated travel restrictions. A new date will be announced soon.

The University of Guelph’s Biodiversity Institute of Ontario (BIO), Department of Integrative Biology & College of Biological Sciences are pleased to host a second eDNA conference on May 28-29, 2020. Academia, regulators, and industry will join in a discussion on Pathways to Increase Standards and competency of Environmental DNA Surveys. The intent is to explore and inform public policy, industry strategies and future research.

The 11th annual Canadian Water Summit takes place in the nation’s capital for three days of actionable conversations on the biggest issues in the sector. This year’s theme is The Keys to a Blue Economy: Unlocking Water Policy, Governance and Technology in Canada.

The Canadian Water Summit is proud to continue our event partnership model with a new collaboration. This year we will be working with CWWA to co-locate their Window on Ottawa policy event alongside CWS. Together, we will help build important conversations on the policy and governance issues which are key to unlocking Canada’s blue economy.

Solving Global Water Challenges

Water professionals are optimistic about the health of the sector. Recent successes in addressing challenges and becoming better at developing solutions that effectively manage water are fueling this outlook. Despite many challenges in the water sector – such as infrastructure renewal, supply, quality, resiliency, affordability, workforce – providing safe water transcends these challenges. Water professionals are leveraging innovation, advocacy and new programs to address critical issues to protect the world’s most important resource. We expect more than 12,000 attendees to come to AWWA’s Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE) to learn the leading-edge solutions and exchange knowledge to help ensure we create a “Future So Bright” for our profession and people around the world.

Ontario’s Water Conference & Trade Show continues to be the preeminent drinking water conference in Ontario, consistently attracting over 1000 delegates from all areas of our industry: operators and owners, manufacturers and suppliers, consultants, academics and regulators. The Trade Show has more than 100 exhibitors representing the manufacturers and suppliers of products and services to the water industry. This is a great opportunity to network, and stay informed about technical, regulatory, and equipment developments in the industry. The conference offers a total of 8 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for operators.

PWX provides a first-class multimodal learning experience designed for professionals at all levels and across the entire spectrum of public works. Come prepared to see, hear, touch, and discuss in a variety of traditional and interactive sessions, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities. Attendees can also spend time on North America’s largest exhibit floor for public works equipment and services – we’ve carved out generous portions of non-compete time so you don’t miss any sessions. Kick tires, talk about technology, or get the scoop on new products. To take advantage of everything PWX has to offer with more than 5,000 public works colleagues from North America and beyond, meet us in New Orleans!

More information coming soon!

PWX provides a first-class multimodal learning experience designed for professionals at all levels and across the entire spectrum of public works. Come prepared to see, hear, touch, and discuss in a variety of traditional and interactive sessions, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities. Attendees can also spend time on North America’s largest exhibit floor for public works equipment and services – we’ve carved out generous portions of non-compete time so you don’t miss any sessions. Kick tires, talk about technology, or get the scoop on new products. To take advantage of everything PWX has to offer with more than 5,000 public works colleagues from North America and beyond, meet us in New Orleans!

More information coming soon!

A joint presentation of the Air & Waste Management Association Ontario Section and Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation & Parks.

This unique conference will draw industry, regulators, environmental legal professionals, and the technical community to one location to learn about new and evolving ambient air monitoring approaches.

Event Details
When: September 15-16, 2020
Where: Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre
Address: 591 Wellington Road, London, Ontario N6C 4R3

Registration details to come soon.

72nd Western Canada Water Annual Conference & Exhibition

“WCW20: A Clear Vision for Tomorrow”

The conference highlights our commitment to sharing innovation and excellence in science, engineering, governance, operations and maintenance of our water and wastewater systems.

The technical program will feature three days of presentations highlighting the future goals, challenges and expectations of the water and wastewater industry. We encourage all individuals within the field including operators to consider presenting at WCW20.

The deadline to submit your abstract is February 21, 2020.

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is the not-for-profit organization that brings you WEFTEC.

WEFTEC 2020

With almost 200 technical sessions, workshops, mobile sessions, local facility tours and 1,000+ exhibitors, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

93rd Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference

Conference: October 3 – 7, 2020
Exhibition: October 5 – 7, 2020
New Orleans Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana USA

Stay tuned for more details!

“Thirst For Resilience”

Make plans now to attend the 2020 ACWWA Annual Conference in Fredericton, NB.

Call for papers now open!

Check back regularly for further information!

World Water-Tech North America 2020: Los Angeles is where over 250 US, Canadian and international water utilities, municipalities and industrial end-users meet to find solutions to the challenges of asset optimization, digitization, leakage, energy and reuse.

With an established reputation for fostering innovation, facilitating commercial collaborations and showcasing disruptive start-ups, the summit is an opportunity to learn from and connect with the leading technology providers, engineering giants and investors from across the region and around the world.

Networking is made easy via our 1:1 meeting system, a digital hub where all attendees can connect in advance before sitting down face-to-face in a dedicated networking space to forge partnerships and develop ideas.

As a global transport hub and the largest city in California – one of the most technologically advanced and water-stressed regions of the world – Los Angeles is the ideal location for the North American water industry to explore the latest innovations in water and wastewater technology.

Americana—the leading multi-sector event in North America—is a prime meeting place for environmental professionals to discuss technical, scientific and business topics regarding key issues in the environmental sector. Americana is a biennial event organized since 1995 by Réseau Environnement, the largest network of environmental experts in the province of Quebec.

Connect with over 10,000 environmental professionals!