Circular Innovation Forum 2024

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Title Circular Innovation Forum 2024
Description The Circular Innovation Forum is a free virtual event dedicated to advancing the circular economy in Canada! Hosted by Canadian Materials Circular Economy Syndicate (CMCES) in collaboration with Circular Economy Leadership Canada (CELC), this event brings together experts across sectors to explore emerging trends, solutions, and cross-sector collaborations crucial to building a sustainable future.
Start Date November 6, 2024
End Date November 6, 2024
Location Online
Website Website
Virtual Access Yes

AGENDA

11:00 am – 11:10 am – Circular Innovation Forum Welcome

11:10 am – 12:10 pm - Panel 1: CMCES Overview

Showcase of the Canadian Materials Circular Economy Syndicate (CMCES), highlighting the members, their capabilities, and projects aimed at advancing material development and processing to foster a circular economy in Canada.


CMCES Overview & Lambton College Capacity & Contributions

Dr. Stephen Reaume, Director, Research & Innovation, Lambton College


George Brown’s Capacity & Contributions

Arbab Khan, Manager, Industry Liaison & Business Development, PDx, George Brown College


St. Clair’s Circular Economy Projects

Dr. Masoud Akhshik, Program Manager, Research & Innovation, St. Clair College


Saint Jerome Capacity and Contributions

Yves Mathieu, Project Manager, The Composites Development Center of Quebec (CDCQ), Cégep de Saint-Jérôme

12:10 am – 12:25 pm - Break

12:25 pm – 1:45 pm - Panel 2: Successful Circular Economy Projects

Showcase of companies that have successfully integrated circular strategies into their operations, processes, or products, demonstrating the tangible benefits and sustainability outcomes of these initiatives.


Toronto Modular Homes Project

Ian Ho, Partner/Consulting Engineer, Sysconverge Architectural Engineering


Designed to Dissolve: Zero-Waste and Water-Safe Wet Wipes From Sea to Soil

Amanda Horn, Founder, Loless Blue Beauty


Title TBD

Charles LeBlanc, Research & Development Manager, Oldcastle Infrastructure & Yves Mathieu, Project Manager, The Composites Development Center of Quebec (CDCQ), Cégep de Saint-Jérôme


Flagship Projects in Canada Related to Circular Economy

Bill Santos, Director PE Technology and Circular Polymers, NOVA Chemicals

1:45 Pm – 2:00 pm - Break

2:00 pm – 3:05 pm - Panel 3: Strategies for a Sustainable Circular Economy

Exploration of national strategies for building and sustaining a circular economy, featuring insights from government officials, policymakers, and industry experts on best practices, economic benefits, regulatory frameworks, and the role of cross-sector collaboration in advancing circular initiatives.


Title TBD

Paul Shorthouse, Managing Director, Circular Economy Leadership Canada (CELC)


Title TBD

Wayne Maddever, Advisor & Portfolio Manager, Bio-Industrial Innovation Canada (BIC)


Title TBD

Kent Wootton, Manager, Circular Material Innovations, Product Stewardship,

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited – Family of Companies

3:05 pm - 3:15 pm - Closing Remarks

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