ECO IMPACT 2026 Agenda
ECO IMPACT 2026 brings together environmental leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore solutions for a sustainable future. Below is the detailed agenda for our two-day event.
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Live Learning Sessions
Education & Workforce Development
Thought Leaders
- Corporate Accountability and Impact
- Workforce Transformation & Innovation
- Women leaders in Sustainability
- Nature Based Investment Strategy
- The Ethics of Automation in Environmental Work: Balancing Innovation with Inclusion
Newcomers & Job Seekers
- Launching Your Career in Environmental Sectors: Pathways & Certifications
- Green Jobs of Tomorrow: Where Are the Opportunities?
- Pathways to Employment
- Experiential Learning & Career Growth
Technology & Innovation
Technical
- Advanced Applications of AI in Environmental Monitoring
- Energy System Modeling for Net-Zero Pathways
- Digital Tools for Circular Economy Integration
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Applied Technical
- Demystifying AI for Sustainability: Practical Use Cases
- Renewable Energy Innovations: What’s Next in Solar, Wind, & Hydro?
- How Digital Twins Are Transforming Environmental Decision-Making
- Climate Tech 101: What Businesses Need to Know
Day 1
February 19, 2026
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Registration Opens
- South Foyer
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Breakfast Networking
- Main Ballroom (Mayfair, Belair, Brittania)
8:30 AM to 9:45 AM
Opening Plenary Session
The Tipping Point: Accelerating Innovation in an Age of Disruption
- Main Ballroom (Mayfair, Belair, Brittania)
9:45 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee Break
- Exhibition Hall
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Technology & Innovation
The Next Frontier: Innovations and Insights in Modern Environmental Auditing
- Mayfair/Belair
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Education & Workforce
Future of Food: Advancing Sustainability and Innovation in Canada’s Agri-Food Sector
- Brittania
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Innovation Stage & Exhibition
Innovation Stage/Lightening Talks
- Exhibition Hall/End Rooms
11:00 AM to 11:15 AM
Coffee Break
- Exhibition Hall
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Technology & Innovation
The Accountability Era: Navigating ESG for Transparency and Corporate Responsibility
- Mayfair/Belair
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Innovation Stage & Exhibition
Innovation Stage/Lightening Talks
- Exhibition Hall/End Rooms
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Education & Workforce
Ethical by Design: Guiding AI Toward a Sustainable Environmental Future
- Brittania
12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
- Main Ballroom (Mayfair, Belair, Brittania)
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Technology & Innovation
Beyond Risk: Reclaiming Nature as a Profitable Asset Class
- Mayfair/Belair
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Education & Workforce
Designing the Future You Want to Lead: A LEGO® Serious Play® Workshop
- Brittania
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Innovation Stage & Exhibition
Innovation Stage/Lightening Talks
- Exhibition Hall/End Rooms
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Cocktails
- Brittania
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Dinner
- Exhibition Hall
7:00 PM
Awards Gala
- Mayfair/Belair
Day 2
February 20, 2026
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Registration Opens
- South Foyer
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Breakfast Networking
- Main Ballroom (Mayfair, Belair, Brittania)
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Technology & Innovation
Green Jobs of Tomorrow: Where Are the Opportunities?
- Mayfair/Belair
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Education & Workforce
Projects
- Brittania
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Innovation Stage & Exhibition
Innovation Stage/Lightening Talks
- Exhibition Hall/End Rooms
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee Break
- Exhibition Hall
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Technology & Innovation
Women in Sustainability Leadership: Breaking Barriers & Driving Impact
- Mayfair/Belair
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Education & Workforce
Renewable Energy Innovations: What’s Next in Solar, Wind, & Hydro?
- Brittania
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Innovation Stage & Exhibition
Innovation Stage/Lightening Talks
- Exhibition Hall/End Rooms
11:00 PM to 11:15 AM
Coffee Break
- Exhibition Hall
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Technology & Innovation
From Pilots to Practice: Advancing Innovative Clean Tech for a Sustainable Tomorrow
- Mayfair/Belair
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Education & Workforce
Education Track: Mohawk, RRU, Magnet, Geni with forecast
- Brittania
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Innovation Stage & Exhibition
Innovation Stage/Lightening Talks
- Exhibition Hall/End Rooms
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
- Main Ballroom (Mayfair, Belair, Brittania)
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
GHG Management Training
- Mayfair/Belair
February 19, 2026
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Registration Opens
Pick up your badge and event materials while meeting fellow delegates.
- South Foyer
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Breakfast Networking
Enjoy coffee and conversation with peers before the sessions begin.
- Main Ballroom (Mayfair, Belair, Brittania)
8:30 AM to 9:45 AM
Kevin Nilsen | Heather Exner-Pirot
Opening Plenary Session
The Tipping Point: Accelerating Environmental Action in an Age of Disruption
- Main Ballroom (Mayfair, Belair, Brittania)
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Coffee Break
Enjoy coffee and conversation with peers before the sessions begin.
- Exhibition Hall
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Evan Baker
Technology & Innovation
The Next Frontier: Innovations and Insights in Modern Environmental Auditing
- Mayfair/Belair
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Dr. John Cranfield
Education & Workforce (60 min)
Future of Food: Advancing Sustainability and Innovation in Canada’s Agri-Food Sector
- Brittania
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Innovation Stage & Exhibition
Innovation Stage/Lightening Talks
- Exhibition Hall/End Rooms
11:00 AM to 11:15 AM
Coffee Break
Enjoy coffee and conversation with peers before the sessions begin.
- Exhibition Hall
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Tonya Lagrasta | Adam Schwartz
Technology & Innovation
The Accountability Era: Navigating ESG for Transparency and Corporate Responsibility
- Mayfair/Belair
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Dr. Jason Millar
Education & Workforce
Ethical by Design: Guiding AI Toward a Sustainable Environmental Future
- Brittania
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Innovation Stage & Exhibition
Innovation Stage/Lightening Talks
- Exhibition Hall/End Rooms
12:15 PM to 1:30 PM |
Networking Lunch
Recharge over lunch and build new professional connections.
- Main Ballroom (Mayfair, Belair, Brittania)outh Foyer
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Daniel O’Brien
Technology & Innovation
Beyond Risk: Reclaiming Nature as a Profitable Asset Class
- Mayfair/Belair
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Tamara Connell
Education & Workforce
Strategic Leadership in Motion: Navigating Organizational Challenges with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
- Brittania
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Innovation Stage & Exhibition
Innovation Stage/Lightening Talks
- Exhibition Hall/End Rooms
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Networking
Unwind and connect with colleagues in a relaxed setting.
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Dinner
Share a meal with peers while reflecting on the day’s insights.
7:00 PM
Awards Gala
Celebrate excellence and achievement in the environmental sector.
February 20, 2026
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Registration Opens
Check in early and prepare for another full day of learning.
- South Foyer
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Breakfast Networking
Start your morning with meaningful conversations over breakfast.
- Main Ballroom (Mayfair, Belair, Brittania)
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Technology & Innovation
Green Jobs of Tomorrow: Where Are the Opportunities?
- Mayfair/Belair
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Education & Workforce
Projects
- Brittania
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Innovation Stage & Exhibition
Innovation Stage/Lightening Talks
- Exhibition Hall/End Rooms
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee Break
Refuel with refreshments while networking with participants.
- Exhibition Hall
10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Technology & Innovation
Women in Sustainability Leadership: Breaking Barriers & Driving Impact
- Mayfair/Belair
10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Mita Dasog
Education & Workforce
Renewable Energy Innovations: What’s Next in Solar, Wind, & Hydro?
- Brittania
10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Innovation Stage & Exhibition
Innovation Stage/Lightening Talks
- Exhibition Hall/End Rooms
11:00 AM to 11:15 AM |
Coffee Break
Refresh and connect with exhibitors and colleagues.
- Exhibition Hall
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Amanda Hall | David Billedeau
Technology & Innovation
From Pilots to Practice: Advancing Innovative Clean Tech for a Sustainable Tomorrow
- Mayfair/Belair
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Judene Pretti
Education & Workforce
Education Track: Mohawk, RRU, Magnet, Geni with forcast
- Brittania
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Innovation Stage & Exhibition
Innovation Stage/Lightening Talks
- Exhibition Hall/End Rooms
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Connect with colleagues and speakers over lunch.
- Main Ballroom (Mayfair, Belair, Brittania)
1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
GHG Management Training
A practical deep dive into greenhouse gas measurement, reporting, and reduction strategies.
- Mayfair/Belair
Awards Gala
February 19 from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM MT
The Awards Gala is an evening dedicated to honouring the visionaries and innovators driving progress in the environmental sector.
Join us for an unforgettable night of fine dining, networking, and entertainment as we recognize the achievements shaping a greener, more resilient future.
Cocktails / Networking
- Date: February 19, 2026
- Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Location: SOUTH FOYER
Dinner & Awards Presentation
- Date: February 19, 2026
- Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Location: BALLROOM
Keynote Speaker
- Date: February 19, 2026
- Time: 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Location: BALLROOM
Networking Continues
- Date: February 19, 2026
- Time: 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm
- Location: BALLROOM

Floor Plan
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Step Into the Innovation Stage
The Innovation Stage at ECO IMPACT is your chance to see the next generation of environmental solutions in action. From lightning talks to startup showcases, this dynamic platform connects innovators with investors, partners, and changemakers.
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Get In Touch With Us
Event Location
The Westin Calgary, 320 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2S6
When
February 19-20, 2026