WMABC 13th Annual
Conference & AGM
Conference & AGM
Join us on February 27, 2025
SHERATON GUILDFORD HOTEL, SURREY BC
SHERATON GUILDFORD HOTEL, SURREY BC
WMABC
13th Annual Conference & AGM
13th Annual Conference & AGM
Join us on February 27, 2025
For over 35 years, the Waste Management Association of BC (WMABC) has been an advocate for BC's private sector waste management industry.
This one day conference is packed with industry presentations, learning sessions and important networking opportunities. Attendees & guest speakers include representatives from the private waste sector, Provincial, Regional & Municipal governments, Stewardship agencies, industry suppliers and more.
The conference opens at 7:30 am with Registration & Breakfast, informative morning sessions, networking breaks and lunch, lunch keynote speaker followed by our afternoon sessions, a reception and the AGM .
Don’t forget the 7th Annual WMABC Member Recognition Awards.
We want to recognize and highlight the excellent work being done in our industry.
Nomination criteria & applications can be found here.
Online conference attendance registration is Open
Exhibitor space and Sponsorship Opportunities Available
**Early Bird Registration Rates until January 16, 2025**
WMABC AGM
There are six Director Positions Open for Nominations. Please consider putting your name forward for a board position or consider nominating someone that you feel would be a good fit.
Contact Lori Bryan at [email protected] for more information on becoming a director.
This one day conference is packed with industry presentations, learning sessions and important networking opportunities. Attendees & guest speakers include representatives from the private waste sector, Provincial, Regional & Municipal governments, Stewardship agencies, industry suppliers and more.
The conference opens at 7:30 am with Registration & Breakfast, informative morning sessions, networking breaks and lunch, lunch keynote speaker followed by our afternoon sessions, a reception and the AGM .
Don’t forget the 7th Annual WMABC Member Recognition Awards.
We want to recognize and highlight the excellent work being done in our industry.
Nomination criteria & applications can be found here.
Online conference attendance registration is Open
Exhibitor space and Sponsorship Opportunities Available
**Early Bird Registration Rates until January 16, 2025**
WMABC AGM
There are six Director Positions Open for Nominations. Please consider putting your name forward for a board position or consider nominating someone that you feel would be a good fit.
Contact Lori Bryan at [email protected] for more information on becoming a director.
Location
Sheraton Guildford Hotel
15269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC
15269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC
Date & Time
February 27, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Call for Abstracts
Interested parties for the WMABC 13th Annual Conference & AGM are invited to submit presentation abstracts, for consideration.
The draft agenda below provides suggested topics for abstract submissions.
Please submit your abstract no later than Friday, January 10, 2025, by completing the Abstract Submission Form below.
The draft agenda below provides suggested topics for abstract submissions.
Please submit your abstract no later than Friday, January 10, 2025, by completing the Abstract Submission Form below.
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Paul Henderson
Manager, Solid Waste Services
Metro Vancouver
Manager, Solid Waste Services
Metro Vancouver
Russ Smith
Sr Mgr, Environmental Resource Management at Capital Regional District
Sr Mgr, Environmental Resource Management at Capital Regional District
Brendan McShane
Director, Collection
RecycleBC
Director, Collection
RecycleBC
Lucinda Phillips
Executive Director,
Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group (IZWTAG)
Executive Director,
Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group (IZWTAG)
Marco Fontana-Giusti
VP Municipal ServicesVeolia
Wilbert Yang
Business Development Director
Tetra Tech
Business Development Director
Tetra Tech
CONFERENCE AGENDA
7:30 am Registration, Breakfast & Networking
8:30 am Welcome & Opening Remarks
WMABC Executive Director - Lori Bryan
WMABC President - Grant Hankins
Conference Opening Introduction
8:50am - IC&I Waste Reduction in BC
Brendan McShane, RecycleBC
Lucinda Phillips, IZWTAG
Wilbert Yang, Tetra Tech
9:55 am - Regional Districts Updates
Paul Henderson, Metro Vancouver
Russ Smith, CRD
10:55am- 5 minute Exhibitor Introductions
11:00 am - Morning Break
11:15am - Capacity & End Markets
Marco Fontana-Giusti, Veolia
12:00 pm Lunch - sponsored by Velocity Truck Centre
12:30 pm Lunch Keynote Speaker (tentative)
8:30 am Welcome & Opening Remarks
WMABC Executive Director - Lori Bryan
WMABC President - Grant Hankins
Conference Opening Introduction
8:50am - IC&I Waste Reduction in BC
Brendan McShane, RecycleBC
Lucinda Phillips, IZWTAG
Wilbert Yang, Tetra Tech
9:55 am - Regional Districts Updates
Paul Henderson, Metro Vancouver
Russ Smith, CRD
10:55am- 5 minute Exhibitor Introductions
11:00 am - Morning Break
11:15am - Capacity & End Markets
Marco Fontana-Giusti, Veolia
12:00 pm Lunch - sponsored by Velocity Truck Centre
12:30 pm Lunch Keynote Speaker (tentative)
1:00 pm - 5 minute Exhibitor Introductions
1:10m - Deconstruction & Re-Use - sponsored by EcoWaste
James Donaldson, Canadian Wood Waste Recycling - tentative
2:15pm - Industry Supplier Round Up / Pecha Kucha Style
ProTrack
Fountain Tire
Wasteline Containers
Amtruck
3:15 pm Afternoon Break
3:30pm - A conversation with a Recycling Pioneer (tentative)
4:15 pm Conference Wrap Up
4:30 pm - Reception Drink Social & Networking
5:45 pm - 7th Annual WMABC Member Recognition Awards
6:00 PM - AGM Dinner
7:00 PM - AGM Reports & Board Elections
7:15 pm - Canuck Place Cheque Presentation
7:30 pm - End of AGM
1:10m - Deconstruction & Re-Use - sponsored by EcoWaste
James Donaldson, Canadian Wood Waste Recycling - tentative
2:15pm - Industry Supplier Round Up / Pecha Kucha Style
ProTrack
Fountain Tire
Wasteline Containers
Amtruck
3:15 pm Afternoon Break
3:30pm - A conversation with a Recycling Pioneer (tentative)
4:15 pm Conference Wrap Up
4:30 pm - Reception Drink Social & Networking
5:45 pm - 7th Annual WMABC Member Recognition Awards
6:00 PM - AGM Dinner
7:00 PM - AGM Reports & Board Elections
7:15 pm - Canuck Place Cheque Presentation
7:30 pm - End of AGM
THANK YOU TO OUR
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
We cannot hold a successful event without the generous support of our
sponsors & exhibitors and we are grateful for their continuous support.
sponsors & exhibitors and we are grateful for their continuous support.
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities are available.
Details on sponsorships can be found on the registration tabs for each option.
Details on sponsorships can be found on the registration tabs for each option.
Exhibitor
Exhibitor
Exhibitor
Exhibitor
Exhibitor
Be An Exhibitor
Be sure to visit our Exhibitors and learn more about the services they offer.
BOOK YOUR ROOM
Conference Group Guest Room Reservation Rates!
The WMABC has a block of rooms set aside for conference guests at exclusive rates at the
Sheraton Guildford Vancouver Hotel.
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel starting at for $189 CAD per night
Conference Rates Last Day to Book Monday, January 27, 2025
If booking after January 27th, please contact the hotel directly at
1 604-582-9288
The WMABC has a block of rooms set aside for conference guests at exclusive rates at the
Sheraton Guildford Vancouver Hotel.
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel starting at for $189 CAD per night
Conference Rates Last Day to Book Monday, January 27, 2025
If booking after January 27th, please contact the hotel directly at
1 604-582-9288
NEWS & UPDATES
Watch for conference updates here as we announce confirmed speakers,
exhibitors and more!
exhibitors and more!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Posted NOVEMBER 22
Great news!
Our draft agenda has been released and registration is now open for the Annual Conference & AGM, Thursday February 27, 2025
Be sure to take advantage of the Early Bird rates and register early for this great one day conference, packed with informative, industry relevant sessions, engaging speakers and industry exhibitors, followed by the 7th Annual Member Recognition Awards and WMABC Board elections.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor opportunities are available.
Our draft agenda has been released and registration is now open for the Annual Conference & AGM, Thursday February 27, 2025
Be sure to take advantage of the Early Bird rates and register early for this great one day conference, packed with informative, industry relevant sessions, engaging speakers and industry exhibitors, followed by the 7th Annual Member Recognition Awards and WMABC Board elections.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor opportunities are available.
SAVE THE DATE!
Posted NOVEMBER 8
We are excited to announce the date of the Annual Conference & AGM is scheduled for Thursday February 27, 2025 at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in Surrey, BC.
Mark your calendars & plan to join us for this great one day conference, packed with informative, industry relevant sessions, engaging speakers and industry exhibitors, followed by the Member Recognition Awards and WMABC Board elections.
This Annual Conference gives you access to a wide range of topics, brought to you from local and national industry experts who will present on some of the most relevant and important issues facing our sector.
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
Mark your calendars & plan to join us for this great one day conference, packed with informative, industry relevant sessions, engaging speakers and industry exhibitors, followed by the Member Recognition Awards and WMABC Board elections.
This Annual Conference gives you access to a wide range of topics, brought to you from local and national industry experts who will present on some of the most relevant and important issues facing our sector.
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Guildford Vancouver Sheraton Hotel
15269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1N5
15269 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3R 1N5