Circular Innovation Forum

We are excited to invite you to the Circular Innovation Forum, hosted by the Canadian Material Circular Economy Syndicate (CMCES) and Circular Economy Leadership Canada (CELC).

The Circular Innovation Forum is a virtual event dedicated to advancing the circular economy in Canada. The forum will spotlight CMCES members, influential projects, and partners across sectors, exploring the evolving trends and solutions that are driving cross-sectoral collaboration and helping shape a sustainable future.

The event will consist of three panels featuring expert presenters, each followed by a 20-minute Q&A session.

• Panel 1: CMCES Overview - A showcase of CMCES members, their projects, and capabilities aimed at advancing material development and circular processing in Canada.
• Panel 2: Successful Circular Economy Projects - Highlighting companies that have successfully implemented circular strategies, demonstrating tangible sustainability outcomes.
• Panel 3: Strategies for a Sustainable Circular Economy - A deep dive into national strategies, policies, economic benefits, and the role of cross-sector collaborations in building a sustainable future.

Presenters include:

• Dr. Stephen Reaume, Lambton College
• Dr. Krista Holmes, George Brown College
• Yves Mathieu, Cégep de Saint-Jérôme
• Dr. Masoud Akhshik, St. Clair College
• Ian Ho, Sysconverge Architectural Engineering
• Amanda Horn, Loless Blue Beauty
• Charles LeBlanc, Oldcastle Infrastructure
• Bill Santos, NOVA Chemicals
• Paul Shorthouse, Circular Economy Leadership Canada
• Wayne Maddever, Bio-Industrial Innovation Canada
• Kent Wootton, Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd.

We look forward to your participation in this vital conversation on advancing the circular economy in Canada.