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 Environmental Action 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
Sessions
Technology & Innovation (60 min)
Beyond Compliance: Innovations and Insights in Modern Environmental Auditing
- Mayfair/Belair
Education & Workforce (60 min)
Future of Food: Advancing Sustainability and Innovation in Canada’s Agri-Food Sector
- Brittania
Innovation Stage & Exhibition (15 min)
Innovation Stage/Lightening Talks
- Exhibition Hall/End Rooms
11:00 AM to 11:15 AM
Coffee Break
- Exhibition Hall
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Sessions
Technology & Innovation (60 min)
The Accountability Era: Navigating ESG for Transparency and Corporate Responsibility
- Mayfair/Belair
Education & Workforce (60 min)
Ethical by Design: Guiding AI Toward a Sustainable Environmental Future
- Brittania
Innovation Stage & Exhibition (15 min)
Innovation Stage/Lightening Talks
- Exhibition Hall/End Rooms
12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
- Main Ballroom (Mayfair, Belair, Brittania)
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Sessions
Technology & Innovation (60 min)
Beyond Risk: Reclaiming Nature as a Profitable Asset Class
- Mayfair/Belair
Education & Workforce (180 min)
Strategic Leadership in Motion: Navigating Organizational Challenges with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
- Brittania
Innovation Stage & Exhibition (15 min)
Innovation Stage/Lightening Talks
- Exhibition Hall/End Rooms
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Networking Lunch
- 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
Sessions
Technology & Innovation (60 min)
Green Jobs of Tomorrow: Where Are the Opportunities?
- Mayfair/Belair
Education & Workforce (60 min)
Projects
- Brittania
Innovation Stage & Exhibition (15 min)
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
Sessions
Technology & Innovation (60 min)
Women in Sustainability Leadership: Breaking Barriers & Driving Impact
- Mayfair/Belair
Education & Workforce (60 min)
Renewable Energy Innovations: What’s Next in Solar, Wind, & Hydro?
- Brittania
Innovation Stage & Exhibition (15 min)
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
Sessions
Track A (60 min)
From Pilots to Practice: Advancing Innovative Clean Tech for a Sustainable Tomorrow
- Mayfair/Belair
Education & Workforce (60 min)
Education Track: Mohawk, RRU, Magnet, Geni with forecast
- Brittania
Innovation Stage & Exhibition (15 min)
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
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
Sessions
Technology & Innovation (60 min)
Beyond Compliance: Innovations and Insights in Modern Environmental Auditing
- Mayfair/Belair
Education & Workforce (60 min)
Future of Food: Advancing Sustainability and Innovation in Canada’s Agri-Food Sector
- Brittania
Innovation Stage & Exhibition (15 min)
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
Sessions
Technology & Innovation (60 min)
The Accountability Era: Navigating ESG for Transparency and Corporate Responsibility
- Mayfair/Belair
Education & Workforce (60 min)
Ethical by Design: Guiding AI Toward a Sustainable Environmental Future
- Brittania
Innovation Stage & Exhibition (15 min)
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
1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Sessions
Technology & Innovation (60 min)
Beyond Risk: Reclaiming Nature as a Profitable Asset Class
- Mayfair/Belair
Education & Workforce (60 min)
Strategic Leadership in Motion: Navigating Organizational Challenges with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
- Brittania
Innovation Stage & Exhibition (15 min)
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
Sessions
Track A (60 min)
Green Jobs of Tomorrow: Where Are the Opportunities?
- Mayfair/Belair
Track B (60 min)
Projects
- Brittania
Track C (15 min)
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
Sessions
Track A (60 min)
Women in Sustainability Leadership: Breaking Barriers & Driving Impact
- Mayfair/Belair
Track B (60 min)
Renewable Energy Innovations: What’s Next in Solar, Wind, & Hydro?
- Brittania
Track C (15 min)
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
Sessions
Track A (60 min)
From Pilots to Practice: Advancing Innovative Clean Tech for a Sustainable Tomorrow
- Mayfair/Belair
Track B (60 min)
Education Track: Mohawk, RRU, Magnet, Geni with forcast
- Brittania
Track C (15 min)
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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Get In Touch With Us
Event Location
The Westin Calgary, 320 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2S6
When
February 19-20, 2026