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This interactive session introduces event professionals to practical Zero Waste strategies.  Move beyond recycling towards reducing and reusing materials at the source. 

Participants will leave with:

• A practical framework for designing Zero Waste events

• A better understanding of how reduction and reuse drive sustainability outcomes

• Simple tools to measure and improve event performance over time

Guest Speaker:

Jamie Kaminski – President of HSR Zero Waste and HSR Services (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-kaminski/)

Featured Panelists:

Brenin Nobleman – VP, Events & Operations -Association Mineral Exploration

'My commitment is to integrate sustainable choices for our events that both elevate the attendee experience and reduce our environmental impact'

Heather Odendaal, Founder & CEO - Bluebird

"As planners, we need to stop designing for the Instagram moment, and start designing for impact.”

Marc Telio, President of Entrée Destinations

For us, sustainability is about impact. We aim to contribute positively to the places in which we operate – culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically, in ways that are thoughtful, respectful, and lasting.

Nicky Arthur – LEED AP, WELL AP – Energy Management & Sustainability Specialist – Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

‘Every job is a climate job!’ – from Project Drawdown

*this event is powered by SITE Canada Young Leaders

SCHEDULE

• 9:00 – 9:30 AM Registration, Coffee, and Pastries

• 9:30 – 11:30 AM

     o Guest Speaker Presentations

     o Interactive Roundtable Discussions

• 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM

     o Lunch

     o Featured Speaker Session

• 1:45 PM

     o Event Wrap-Up and Thank You

REGISTRATION

SITE Canada Supplier Member: $80

Non-Member Supplier: $110

Young Leader (age 35 and under): $50

Student: $50

Meeting Planner: COMP

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Jamie Kaminski is the president of HSR Zero Waste. He is an internationally sought after speaker and educator known for his expertise in international best practices in Zero Waste and internationally accepted Zero Waste policies and programs.

As the lead policy advisor for Zero Waste Canada (ZWC), and board member of the Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA), Jamie represents the Canadian reference

point for internationally accepted Zero Waste policies. He works with fellow policy advisors to create strong, practical, and enforceable policies that drive change towards Zero Waste.

With 30+ years of active engagement in the waste diversion industry, Jamie has developed extensive experience in understanding how regional policies and bylaws affect the existing waste management system from the perspective of the service provider, the client, as well as the region as a whole.

Jamie also has vast experience moderating and presenting locally and internationally at Zero Waste conferences from the United States to the Philippines. Some of the topics include Zero Waste in Canada, the Zero Waste Hierarchy, and Metro Vancouver’s Disposal Bans.

He is at the forefront of HSR Zero Waste’s industry-leading training and Zero Waste consulting programs, supporting organizations across Canada to achieve and exceed their Zero Waste mandates. In 2025, HSR Zero Waste was named Top Environmental Consulting Service Provider in Canada.