Gala dinner ticket

The Gala Dinner is a prestigious and elegant event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of individuals and organizations within the water industry. Held in a beautiful Grand Event Room, the Gala Dinner provides an opportunity for attendees to come together for an evening of fine dining, networking, and recognition. This semi-formal event will feature a gourmet dinner, accompanied by an evening of inspiration. The Gala Dinner offers attendees a chance to reflect on the insights gained over the course of the event so far, celebrate industry successes, and forge lasting professional relationships in a relaxed and celebratory atmosphere. It’s an evening of networking, recognition, and celebration that underscores the collective efforts shaping the future of water management and sustainability.

Pre-Conference Excursion: Forty Creek Whisky Tasting Experience

Taking place as a Pre-Conference excursion, happening on Wednesday, May 6th from 1:00PM - 3:15PM Taste your choice of four whiskies AND a signature cocktail from Forty Creek's award-winning range. Learn about the history and process of how they create their blends! Then why not head over to their retail store for an opportunity to purchase limited release products and merchandise that can't be found anywhere else!

Pre-Conference Workshop: "Just Get Over It" -a comprehensive timeline of the history of colonization in Canada

Taking place as a Pre-Conference Workshop, happening on Wednesday, May 6th from 10:00AM - 12:00PM The Just Get Over It exercise takes participants through a comprehensive timeline of the history of colonization in Canada, while facilitators weave personal stories throughout. Interactive portions of the exercise ask participants to approach this history with empathy and new understanding, bringing participants directly into the timeline as the stories are shared. At the end, participants can take some time to debrief the activity with the facilitators. The focus is not on shame and regret, but rather on building new understanding and finding productive solutions for moving forward in a good way. The exercise takes approximately 2 hours

Pre-Conference Workshop: Hydropower Operations & Maintenance Essentials -presented by Hatch and Sunbird Power Academy

Taking Place Wednesday, May 6th Starting at 12:30PM. This interactive workshop provides a practical overview of modern hydropower Operations & Maintenance for operators, maintainers, engineers, asset managers, and new entrants. Led by Babar Khan and Marc Mantha, and supported by additional experienced O&M professionals, the session explores workforce development, training and competency needs, and leading practices in maintenance strategy, inspection planning, and asset reliability. Participants will gain actionable insights they can apply directly within their facilities, with a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and long-term asset performance.

Gala dinner ticket

The Gala Dinner is a prestigious and elegant event that celebrates the achievements and contributions of individuals and organizations within the water industry. Held in a beautiful Grand Event Room, the Gala Dinner provides an opportunity for attendees to come together for an evening of fine dining, networking, and recognition. This semi-formal event will feature a gourmet dinner, accompanied by an evening of inspiration. The Gala Dinner offers attendees a chance to reflect on the insights gained over the course of the event so far, celebrate industry successes, and forge lasting professional relationships in a relaxed and celebratory atmosphere. It’s an evening of networking, recognition, and celebration that underscores the collective efforts shaping the future of water management and sustainability.

Pre-Conference Excursion: Forty Creek Whisky Tasting Experience

Taking place as a Pre-Conference excursion, happening on Wednesday, May 6th from 1:00PM - 3:15PM Taste your choice of four whiskies AND a signature cocktail from Forty Creek's award-winning range. Learn about the history and process of how they create their blends! Then why not head over to their retail store for an opportunity to purchase limited release products and merchandise that can't be found anywhere else!

Pre-Conference Workshop: "Just Get Over It" -a comprehensive timeline of the history of colonization in Canada

Taking place as a Pre-Conference Workshop, happening on Wednesday, May 6th from 10:00AM - 12:00PM The Just Get Over It exercise takes participants through a comprehensive timeline of the history of colonization in Canada, while facilitators weave personal stories throughout. Interactive portions of the exercise ask participants to approach this history with empathy and new understanding, bringing participants directly into the timeline as the stories are shared. At the end, participants can take some time to debrief the activity with the facilitators. The focus is not on shame and regret, but rather on building new understanding and finding productive solutions for moving forward in a good way. The exercise takes approximately 2 hours

Pre-Conference Workshop: Hydropower Operations & Maintenance Essentials -presented by Hatch and Sunbird Power Academy

Taking Place Wednesday, May 6th Starting at 12:30PM. This interactive workshop provides a practical overview of modern hydropower Operations & Maintenance for operators, maintainers, engineers, asset managers, and new entrants. Led by Babar Khan and Marc Mantha, and supported by additional experienced O&M professionals, the session explores workforce development, training and competency needs, and leading practices in maintenance strategy, inspection planning, and asset reliability. Participants will gain actionable insights they can apply directly within their facilities, with a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and long-term asset performance.