Program

1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm  

Registration Open

Select one of the following two options:

1. Discover Parry Sound: A Walking Tour of the Waterfront & Downtown

Join us for a guided walking tour of Parry Sound’s beautiful waterfront and historic downtown! Discover the rich history that shaped the community, explore the exciting plans for its future, and meet local entrepreneurs who are building vibrant businesses in the heart of Ontario’s cottage country.

2. Planning Canada’s Next Deep Geological Repository: Your Voice Matters, sponsored by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is beginning the process to identify a site for Canada’s second deep geological repository – a facility designed for the safe, long-term storage of intermediate and high-level nuclear waste.

We know that strong communities are built on trust, transparency, and collaboration. That’s why we’re committed to listening to local voices from the very start. Over the next two years, we’ll be engaging with municipalities, Indigenous communities, industry, and other stakeholders to shape the site selection process. Your input will help guide how this project moves forward.
 
Why should small urban municipalities get involved?
Municipalities play a vital role in shaping decisions that affect land use, infrastructure, and economic development. Your perspective matters. Join this workshop to learn more about Canada’s second deep geological repository, review the draft site selection plan, and share your feedback. Together, we can ensure this process reflects the priorities and values of communities.

Welcome Reception, hosted by Town of Parry Sound and Trade Show Open

7:30 am – 4:30 pm 

7:30 am – 4:00 pm

7:30 am - 9:00 am

8:15 am – 9:45 am

10:10 am - 10:30 am

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

12:00 pm - 13:00 pm

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

2:40 pm – 3:15 pm 

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

4:25 pm – 4:30 pm

Registration Open

Trade Show Open 

Breakfast

Plenary Program

Coffee Break with Exhibitors  

Plenary Program

Lunch

Dessert with Exhibitors

Plenary Program

Coffee Break with Exhibitors  

Plenary Program

Closing

7:30 am - 9:00 am

8:30 am – 9:45 am

10:05 am – 10:20 am

10:20 am – 12:00 pm 

11:15 am - 11:30 am

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast

Plenary Program

Coffee Break

Plenary Program 

Conference Closing and Wrap Up Prize 

Grab and Go Lunch