Accommodations: You can book your accommodation at The Fairmont Palliser under our room block via this link: https://book.passkey.com/go/SWANA2026. Reservations must be made before March 23, 2026, at which time remaining rooms in our block will be released and higher rates may apply.

Do you have some exciting work going on or a project that has taught lessons that you would like to share, let us know and you may get the opportunity to join a prestigious group of presenters at the Conference.

Abstract Guidelines

• 300 words maximum
• Include presentation title, speaker name(s) and organisation(s)
• Provide three learning outcomes
• Contact information
• Deadline: extended to November 12, 2025
• Submit to: info@swananorthernlights.org

Topics of Interest

• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
• Insurance in waste management Climate change and disaster management
• Composting and organics
• Debunking myths in waste and recycling
• Safety, training, and workforce development
• Disaster debris management
• New technologies and their waste impacts
• Recycling markets and MRF operations
• Transfer stations and collections
• Construction, demolition, retrofitting, restoration, and deconstruction
• Battery management and recycling (including EVs and ARMA)
• Buy Canadian: sector opportunities and contributions
• Data, KPIs, and design for circularity Landfills, LFG, leachate, and cover systems
• Repurposing office buildings and alternative uses for infrastructure
• Reuse, repair, and textiles
• Smaller-scale organizations, student entrepreneurs, & circular economy projects

Submit your abstract (300 words max) to info@swananorthernlights.org by November 12, 2025 for a chance to present.