Keynote Speakers: SWANA NLC 2026 Conference

From April 22 to 24, 2026, join colleagues from across Western and Northern Canada in downtown Calgary for three days of learning, training, tours, and connection. This year’s conference theme, Waste in a World of Change, reflects the evolving pressures facing the waste and resource management sector, from climate impacts and policy shifts to safety, resilience, and system design.


Thursday Opening Keynote
Wayne Hubbard, Chief Executive Officer, ReLondon (UK)
Topic: Scaling Change for Circularity
From London, UK, a global leader in circular economy policy shares how major cities can reduce waste, improve recycling, and transition to low-carbon systems at scale.

Opening Keynote Sponsored by: Claystone Waste 

Friday Keynote
Sergeant Katherine Strong, Canadian Armed Forces

A Canadian Armed Forces Search and Rescue Technician shares real-world lessons on resilience, teamwork, and decision-making when conditions are at their worst.

Learn more about the conference and register here!