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