SWANA Northern Lights Chapter 2026 Conference

Waste in a World of Change

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The SWANA Northern Lights Chapter 2026 Conference will be held April 22–24, 2026, at the Fairmont Palliser in Calgary, Alberta. The opening day coincides with Earth Day, a reminder of the broader context in which the waste management industry operates.

The theme, Waste in a World of Change, reflects a sector under pressure to adapt. Climate change, increasingly frequent disasters such as wildfires and floods, trade disruptions, fast-moving technology, and population growth are reshaping today’s systems. What were once considered “1-in-100-year” events now occur every few years, demanding flexibility, responsiveness, and resilience.

Join industry leaders, practitioners, and innovators for three days of learning, collaboration, facility tours, and networking in downtown Calgary. Registration details and the full program will be released soon.

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Sponsorship Opportunities 

Download our 2026 Sponsorship Package

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Call for Presentations

We are reviewing the abstracts we have received, and hope to notify speakers by the end of January 2026.

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Accommodation

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.