鈥淲e Thank Everyone for Their Tremendous Contributions Over the Two Days鈥�
Showcasing 25 workshop sessions led by some of the most influential and highly regarded industry experts, the 2017 edition of the CWRC delivered topical, insightful and informative presentations for attendees.
The 8th annual Canadian Waste to Resource Conference (CWRC) enjoyed a great turnout and participation during the two-day event on October 25 鈥� 26 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Showcasing 25 workshop sessions led by some of the most influential and highly regarded industry experts, the 2017 edition of the CWRC delivered topical, insightful and informative presentations for attendees.
Based out of New York, acclaimed author and professor Robin Nagle delivered a compelling presentation, 鈥淗ow to Save the World Every Day: Fundamentals of Waste Management鈥�.
Blair Shoniker, an Associate with GHD North America, applauded Nagle for her speech in a Twitter post: 鈥淓xcellent opening presentation by @rznagle at the Canadian Waste 2 Resource Conf on history & important role of #Waste collection workers.
Tej Gidda, Principal of听GHD Limited, (鈥淢ixed Waste Processing:听A Tale of Unrequited Love鈥�), Dr. Frida Jones, PhD,听RISE 鈥� Research Institutes of Sweden (鈥淢SW Management in Sweden 鈥� A Century of Choices for the Future鈥�), and keynote speaker Dr. Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, (鈥淏eyond the Blue Box: Ontario鈥檚 Fresh Start on Waste Diversion and the Circular Economy鈥�) were some of the many renowned speakers at this year鈥檚 Conference.
鈥淲e were very fortunate to have so many powerful speakers from Canada, the United States and all over the world that joined us this year at CWRC,鈥� said Michele Goulding, Conference Manager and Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA) Director of Finance and Member Services. 鈥淭he feedback from those who spoke and from the many people who attended the sessions was all extremely positive.鈥�
Said Rob Cook, OWMA CEO, 鈥淲e were honored to welcome so many well-regarded speakers from North America and beyond to address the CWRC attendees. Their expertise on key industry topics, coupled with their engaging dialogue, provided participants with a wealth of invaluable information, advice and education.鈥�
Alan Caslin, Chair of the Regional Municipality of Niagara and Jim Diodati, Mayor of the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario, welcomed CWRC delegates at the Conference opening.
鈥淲ith an ever-evolving industry, events like the CWRC and CWRE are important reminders that collaboration, dedication and widespread participation are essential for the continued success of everyone in our sectors,鈥� said Cook. 鈥淲e thank everyone鈥攑articipants, speakers, guests, exhibitors and those who helped organize the events鈥攆or their tremendous contributions over the two days.鈥�
OWMA looks forward to bringing the sector together again for the 9th Annual Canadian Waste to Resource Conference and the 21st Waste & Recycling Expo Canada, taking place October 24 鈥� 25, 2018 at the Beanfield Centre/Enercare Centre in downtown Toronto.
For details, news, information and more leading up to the 2018 CWRC, visit , @OWMA1 on Twitter and the OWMA on Instagram.听
Waste & Recycling Expo Canada Receives High Marks for its 20th Anniversary Edition
If you weren鈥檛 among the 2,000+ attendees at the Waste & Recycling Expo/Municipal Equipment Expo held October 25 鈥� 26, in Niagara Falls, ON, you missed out.
Waste & Recycling Expo and Municipal Equipment Expo represent the industry鈥檚 most important marketplace where owners, CEOs and managers of waste, recycling, property, truck, fleet, software and other organizations can discover the next innovation to drive their business. With buyers from government officials to environmental managers and road supervisors, this event draws from every province of Canada and more than 15 countries across the globe.
The Waste & Recycling Expo/Municipal Equipment Expo was in full swing for the 20th anniversary edition. The event welcomed 200 exhibitors from seven countries and more than 2,000 visitors from 16 countries for a robust experience of product analysis, business networking and education. Here are a few of the highlights.
New Exhibiting Companies
Among the long-standing participants like Mack, Paradigm, London Machinery, Peterbilt and Machinex, the show was filled with new exhibitors as well, including Hamilton Radiator, Novaquip Lifting Systems, Frontier Fuels, U.S. Gain and SkyHawk Telematics鈥攁ll showcasing the latest technologies in the Fleet Care Pavilion. Additionally, Refreshtek, Gii Group and 31 other first time exhibiting companies made a strong impact on the exhibit floor with impressive products and services, hands on demonstrations and interactive presentations. 鈥淚 really enjoyed the show,鈥� said Sylvia Rennie, TESTMARK Laboratories. 鈥淚t was excellent. It was a wonderful mix of different technologies and services.鈥�
There was an on-floor cocktail reception hosted by the OWMA, which delivered a world-class experience that enabled participants to learn about the latest industry developments and services, have the opportunity to network with colleagues, and also make important business connections.
Opening Gala Reception
Kicking off the show, Canadian Waste to Resource Conference and Waste & Recycling Expo/Municipal Equipment Expo invited all attendees and exhibitors to the Opening Gala Reception at the exquisite Room R5 inside the Fallsview Casino. With an open bar, hors d鈥檕euvres and a great view of Niagara Falls, reception guests enjoyed the opportunity to connect in a relaxed environment as anticipation for the two days of successful business networking grew.
Expert Presentations
For second time, Waste & Recycling Expo/Municipal Equipment Expo hosted Social Media sessions on the show floor. This added value for attendees and exhibitors alike delivered non-stop, dynamic learning experiences for all to engage and connect with other industry leaders and like-minded individuals. Speaker, Dayton Davis provided expert advice on social media strategies to keep businesses competitive in this age of information.
Mobile App
Both exhibitors and attendees were thrilled to download the mobile app from the show, which offered activities like pre-show planning directly from their mobile devices as well as interact with others who also downloaded the app. Easy to use, the app provided details on exhibitors, directory information, educational opportunities and more. In addition, attendees could create lists for individual agendas, notes and receive show updates in real time.
Educational Program
Amidst a busy show floor, more than 30 educational sessions were being held in the Canadian Waste to Resource Conference, produced by the OWMA . Led by top experts the program offered access to case studies, discussions and solutions to several of today鈥檚 challenges.
Preparations for the 2018 event are already well underway. The 21st edition will be held in downtown Toronto at the Enercare Centre, October 24 鈥� 25, 2018. Early registration is open and attendees can save 100 percent of their admission fee by registering now with this link: .
For more information, visit .