ECO IMPACT 2025: Canada’s Premier Environmental Event
Participants joined us in Calgary for a transformative experience. They engaged with industry pioneers, celebrated environmental milestones, and drove the environmental conversation forward.
Why Attend?
Attendees can look forward to an inspiring lineup of industry visionaries and thought leaders at ECO IMPACT 2025, which presents a conference at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, workforce development, and environmental careers. This year’s theme, Powering Green Careers through Innovation and Technology, emphasizes the role of AI, automation, and advanced technologies in transforming the environmental sector.
From clean energy and climate tech to AI-powered solutions, our speakers will share their innovative perspectives on sustainable technology and environmental protection, highlighting how innovation drives the future of green careers. Attendees will explore emerging opportunities, acquire skills for a tech-driven job market, and connect with leaders at the forefront of the environmental workforce revolution.
Learning Series Streams
The ECO IMPACT Learning Series dove into AI’s role in environmental sustainability, cutting-edge education and auditing practices, and workforce development through ECO Canada’s impactful projects. Understand how AI drives innovation, learn best practices in sustainability and compliance, and discover career opportunities and successful initiatives in the green economy.
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AI/ Environmental Sustainability
AI: Explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across various sectors. This track delves into how AI is being harnessed to drive innovation, optimize processes, and address complex challenges in sustainability. Gain insights into the latest AI technologies, research, and applications that are shaping the environmental future.
Environmental Sustainability: This track focuses on strategies and practices that promote environmental sustainability. Learn about cutting-edge solutions and initiatives that aim to reduce environmental impact, enhance resource efficiency, and support Sustainable Development Goals. Engage with experts to understand the latest trends and best practices in sustainability.
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Education / Auditing
Education: Discover innovative approaches to environmental education and training. This track highlights programs, curricula, and tools designed to equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills necessary for fostering environmental stewardship. Explore how education can drive awareness and action towards a sustainable future.
Auditing: Gain insights into the critical role of auditing in ensuring environmental compliance and driving sustainability efforts. This track covers effective auditing methodologies and standards that help organizations monitor and improve their environmental performance. Learn from experts about the latest trends and tools in environmental auditing.
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Workforce/ ECO Insights
Workforce: This track focuses on workforce development for the environmental sector. Explore strategies and initiatives aimed at building a skilled and sustainable workforce. Learn about career opportunities, essential competencies, and successful practices that support workforce growth and development in the green economy.
ECO Insights: Delve into the impactful projects and initiatives led by ECO Canada. This track highlights key projects, their outcomes, and their contributions to environmental sustainability and workforce development. Understand how these projects are disseminated, and the lessons learned from their implementation. Engage with project leaders and stakeholders to gain valuable insights and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Choose sessions from any conference stream to shape your unique experience.
Meet the Visionaries of ECO IMPACT 2025!
Meet the leaders in environmental innovation and workforce development, shaping the future of sustainability. From AI and automation to clean energy advancements, their insights highlight the transformative role of technology in green careers and inspire action to revolutionize the environmental sector.
Call for Keynote: ECO IMPACT 25
ECO IMPACT 25 is looking for fun and dynamic keynote speakers to captivate and inspire our audience. We want to hear from you if you have a unique perspective on environmental sustainability and can deliver your message with humour and creativity!
Join a lineup of cleantech innovators and thought leaders to explore sustainable solutions. Share your engaging stories and motivate our audience to take action. Make a memorable impact at ECO IMPACT 25.
Thank You To All Our Exhibitors
The Booths and Exhibits at ECO IMPACT 2025 showcased cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices from leading organizations in the environmental sector. Attendees had the opportunity to interact with exhibitors and explore new products that drive environmental change in their industries.
Virtual Realities, Real Impact: Revolutionizing Habitat Restoration with VR Technology
During the conference we presented an immersive VR experience focused on habitat restoration, combining research, engaging content, and expert collaboration. Participants explored interactive environments with 3D models and tools for planting, water testing, bird watching, and managing invasive species. They experienced three hands-on modules: Wetland Restoration, Reforestation, and Invasive Species Management, each teaching key restoration techniques. With bilingual menus and real-time insights, this experience offered a unique opportunity to learn about ecology and support conservation efforts!
Who was at the booth?
Darren Gresch is a forward-thinking leader dedicated to helping businesses and individuals navigate the ever-evolving talent landscape. With a sharp focus on addressing skills gaps, he has played a pivotal role in shaping OEG’s offerings to help companies acquire the skills they need to be more effective, efficient, and profitable. Darren drives the development of new lines of business and strategic initiatives, ensuring the organization’s solutions remain impactful, innovative, and aligned with client and market needs.
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Activities and Networking Opportunities
Throughout the conference, attendees can participate in various activities designed to enhance their experience and build lasting connections. These include hands-on workshops, networking events, and demonstrations. Engage with like-minded individuals and collaborate on initiatives that can make a real impact.
Speed Mentorship
Participants joined us for a dynamic Speed Mentorship session on the first day (February 12, 2025) of ECO IMPACT 2025, designed to help mentees rapidly build valuable relationships with industry leaders. In this fast-paced format, mentors sat at designated tables, while mentees had 5 minutes to engage in insightful discussions before rotating to the next mentor. It was a chance to gain personalized advice and broaden networks within the environmental sector. Once matched, participants proceeded to the second day.
On the second day (February 13, 2025), attendees reconvened for a more in-depth “Mentor-Mentee Connections” session. The day began with an open discussion to deepen conversations, followed by a networking lunch, where participants had the opportunity to foster meaningful relationships with mentors and peers. The event wrapped up with a recap of the day’s highlights and reflections on the sessions. It was a valuable opportunity to accelerate professional growth and build lasting connections!
Here's what you can expect:
Expand Your Network
Build meaningful connections with mentors who can provide valuable support, share experiences, and open doors to new opportunities in the field.
Collaborative Exchange
Engage in a collaborative and open dialogue, discussing key challenges, industry trends, and potential solutions.
Diverse Perspectives
Connect with mentors from various backgrounds, including environmental science, conservation, sustainable business practices, policy advocacy, and more.
Personalized Insights
Receive personalized advice, guidance, and insights tailored to your interests and aspirations within the environmental sector.
To sign up, please make sure you’ve registered for ECO IMPACT 2025 and indicate that you are interested in the Speed Mentorship.
ECO IMPACT’s Commitment to the
United Nations Sustainability Goals
ECO IMPACT 2025 aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development vision by driving environmental and social outcomes through sustainable practices. This year’s theme, Powering Green Careers through Innovation and Technology, highlights how AI, automation, and advanced technologies are reshaping the environmental sector. This event will be a platform to discuss how innovation is driving the future of green careers.
ECO IMPACT 2025 will foster cross-sector dialogue to inspire actionable strategies and demonstrate how collaboration can advance the Sustainable Development Goals.
ECO IMPACT at The Westin was a Bullfrog Power event aimed at reducing emissions and supporting the development of renewable energy projects in Canada.
