ECO IMPACT 2027 Agenda
ECO IMPACT 2027 brought together environmental leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore solutions for a sustainable future. Below is the detailed agenda for our two-day event.
February 24, 2027
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Registration Opens
Check in early and prepare for another full day of learning and networking.
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
- The Imperial Ballroom 1-9
Breakfast Networking
Start your morning with meaningful conversations over breakfast.
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
- The Imperial Ballroom 1-9
Opening Plenary Session
Canada’s Environmental Workforce at a Crossroads
9:45 AM to 10:15 AM
- Grand Foyer
Coffee Break
Refuel with refreshments while networking with participants.
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 4,6,8
Workforce Stream
From Technical Expert to Trusted Advisor: Becoming the Environmental Leader Organizations Need
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 5,7,9
Skills Stream
The Art of Environmental Storytelling: Communicating Science to Decision-Makers
10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 5,7,9
Innovation Stream
Breaking Barriers: Faster, Fairer Pathways to Credential Recognition
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
- The Stephen Room
Auditing Stream
11:15 AM to 11:30 AM
- Exhibition Hall • Grand Foyer
Coffee Break
Refresh and connect with exhibitors and colleagues.
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 4,6,8
Workforce Stream
The Contrarian Panel: What Are We Getting Wrong in Environmental Practice?
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 5,7,9
Skills Stream
AI, Automation & the Human Advantage in Sustainability Careers
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 1,2,3
Innovation Stream
Nature’s R&D Lab: Biomimicry Solutions for Environmental Challenges
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- The Stephen Room
Auditing Stream
12:30 PM to 12:50 PM
- Exhibition Hall • Grand Foyer
Lunch
Connect with colleagues and speakers over lunch.
12:50 PM – 2:30 PM
- Exhibition Hall • Grand Foyer
Networking Lunch
Join us for a networking lunch and meaningful conversations.
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 4,6,8
Workforce Stream: Invite Only
ECO Xchange
2:15 PM – 4:30 PM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 5,7,9
Workshop: Skills Stream
Land Trusts 101: A Practical Toolkit for Protecting Land in Canada
2:15 PM – 4:30 PM
- The Stephen Room
Auditing Stream
Join us for a networking lunch and meaningful conversations.
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- The Imperial Ballroom
Gala
Celebrate excellence with an evening of cocktails, dinner, and awards.
February 25, 2027
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Registration Opens
Check in early and prepare for another full day of learning and networking.
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
- The Imperial Ballroom 1-9
Breakfast Networking
Start your morning with meaningful conversations over breakfast.
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
- The Stephen Room
EP® Breakfast Networking
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 4,6,8
Workforce Stream
Building Canada’s Next Economy: Major Projects and Environmental Leadership
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
- The Stephen Room
Skills Stream
Leading Through Crisis: War Stories from Environmental Emergencies
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 1,2,3
Innovation Stage
Innovation in Action: New Models for Building Canada’s Environmental Workforce
Pathway 1: Building Talent Faster:
- Green micro-credentials
- Sustainability intern/apprenticeship models
- Youth-to-employer fast tracks
- Return-to-work green career programs
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 5,7,9
Workshop Stream
Transitioning Workers Reskilling Workshop
09:30 AM to 10:00 AM
- Grand Foyer
Coffee Break
Enjoy refreshments, expand your network, and get ready for the next session.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 4,6,8
Workforce Stream
From Data to Courtroom: Visual Exploration of Environmental Fingerprints in Forensic Litigation
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- The Stephen Room
Leadership Stream
Beyond Compliance: Companies That Turned Environmental Risk into Competitive Advantage
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 1,2,3
Innovation Stage
Pathway 2: Broadening Talent Pathways
- Indigenous-led workforce development
- Women in environmental leadership
- Rural and remote workforce solutions
- Newcomer/equity-focused pathways
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 5,7,9
Workshop Stream
Transitioning Workers Reskilling Workshop
11:00 AM to 11:15 AM
- Exhibition Hall • Grand Foyer
Coffee Break
Refresh and connect with exhibitors and colleagues.
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 4,6,8
Workforce Stream
The Green Workforce 2030: Skills, Talent, and the Future of Canada’s Environmental Workforce
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- The Stephen Room
Skills Stream
Women and Gender Equality Presents: Peer Learning Session
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 1,2,3
Innovation Stage
Pathway 3: Keeping and Growing Talent
- Innovative funding pathways
- AI-powered labour market forecasting
- Mentorship platforms
VR safety and field training
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 5,7,9
Skills Stream
Braiding Knowledge for Canada’s Workforce: How Indigenous Trainers are Building the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders
12:15 PM to 12:30 PM
- Exhibition Hall • Grand Foyer
Lunch
Connect with colleagues and speakers over lunch.
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 1-9
Networking Lunch
Take a break, enjoy lunch, and build new connections.
1:30 PM to 2:15 PM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 1-9
Closing Plenary
Building the Workforce We Need: Turning Vision Into Action
2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 4,6,8
Workforce Stream
IGNITE
2:15 PM to 4:30 PM
- The Imperial Ballroom: 5,7,9
National Convening Event – Invite Only
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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