SUSTAINTECH™
CONFERENCE

Promoting sustainability, environmental responsibility, and the latest practices and technology of the environmental industry.

ABOUT SUSTAINTECH™.

SustainTech™ continues to be a well-attended conference that promotes sustainability and environmental responsibility and brings together industry, academia, consultants, and regulators to share ideas on new developments and technologies that help us make a better and more sustainable world.

The conference highlights the latest environmental practices and technologies from industry, consultants, and regulators to address sustainability issues over the lifecycle of Saskatchewan's principal resource sectors, including agriculture, mining, and energy.

SustainTech™ 2024

Welcome to SustainTech 2024, Saskatchewan's foremost environmental conference dedicated to fostering collaboration among industry experts, academia, consultants, and regulators. As the pinnacle event in the province, SustainTech 2024 serves as a dynamic platform for sharing groundbreaking ideas, innovations, and technologies aimed at fostering better and more sustainable practices in Saskatchewan’s principal resource sectors, including agriculture, mining, and oil and gas – as well as managing impacted sites and landfills.

This year's conference is set to be our most comprehensive yet, spanning two days of immersive engagement. Participants can look forward to a diverse array of activities designed to facilitate knowledge exchange, networking, and skill development. The schedule includes a half-day workshop, 24 technical sessions, two compelling keynote speakers, and a regulatory session presented by the Ministry of Environment.

In response to the growing demand for specialized insights, SustainTech 2024 introduces four dedicated breakout sessions. These sessions will delve into legal best practices for geoscientists and engineers, explore the complexities of brownfield sites, and showcase innovative remediation and vapor mitigation technologies. Attendees can expect in-depth discussions, case studies, and practical strategies for addressing environmental challenges and ensuring responsible practices.

Whether you are a seasoned professional, an academic researcher, a consultant, or a regulatory representative, SustainTech 2024 offers a unique opportunity to stay at the forefront of environmental advancements. Join us as we collectively explore and shape the future of sustainability, forging connections that will drive positive change in Saskatchewan and beyond.

Presentations

Adisorn Aroonwilas - Techno-economic analysis of heat pump for clean heating in Saskatchewan
Anand Srivastava - SNAKES AND TURTLES AND BATS, OH MY! WHAT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SPECIES AT RISK
Anand Srivastava - THERE’S BEEN A SPILL…NOW WHAT? LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESPONDING TO A SPILL
Anand Srivastava - The Dirt on Developing Brownfields
B.J Min - Fostering Sustainable Remediation: Debunking Cold Climate Myths and Harnessing Bioremediation in Canada
Brandon Smith - Advanced AI and ML Strategies for Cost-Effective Environmental Liability Reduction in Resource Sectors
Darius Mali - Vapour Intrusion Demonstration
David Pritchard - Assessment of Natural Source Zone Depletion (NSZD) as a Corrective Action Management Option, Buffalo Narrows Fire Protection Base, Saskatchewan. Part 1. Development of the LNAPL Conceptual Site Model.
Dwayne Bennett - Identifying and Addressing False Petroleum Hydrocarbon Detections from Natural Organics
Eric Mager - When a Claim Comes: Strategies For Effective Outcomes
Eric Van Gaalen - Sustainability implications of applying multiple site-specific salinity guideline methods to salt-affected sites
Erica Klassen - The Duty to Consult in Resource Development
Gord Guest - Achieving Site-Specific Remedial Goals for PHCs, PAHs, and VOCs through a Collaborative Multidisciplinary Approach
Gordon Will - Wastewater Plant Spill Cleanup
Jeff Zimmer - Quality Assurance of Laboratory Results
Joey Woehleke - Overview to the Proposed Amendments to the Federal Methane Regulations
John Agioritis - Occupational Health and Safety in Saskatchewan - Responding to Incidents and Understanding Due Diligence
Kerri Walker & Jackie Kaiser - Balancing Liability and Costs while Meeting Ever-changing Regulations for Landfills
Nikki Hilker - PFAS: Regulatory Advancements and Lessons Learned on Assessment, Delineation, and Data Interpretation
Ryan Riess - Impacted Site Transactions - Hurdles and Issues
Steven Mamet - Real-time IoT sensors and site-specific biostimulation: accelerating contaminated sites down the path to closure.
Wes Kotyk - Ministry of Environment Update

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2024 SPONSORS.

Thank you to our 2024 SustainTech™ Sponsors for helping to support our mission and bring life to our vision as well as assisting us in providing value to our members and stakeholders.