2025 CBN National Conference - Call for Abstracts

The Canadian Brownfields Network is pleased to announce the opening of our Call for Abstracts for the 2025 National Conference, coming to Humber College Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation on June 17th, 2025. This year our theme focuses on the topic "From Legacy to Opportunity - The Evolution and Integration of Brownfield Reuse". We want to explore key themes around how modern challenges and opportunities are shaping the Canadian brownfield landscape. 

This year we are putting out an open call for abstracts under the five key words found within this year's conference theme:

Legacy – What have we learned from our past brownfield redevelopments and rehabilitations that is imperative to consider in today’s complex development landscape?

• Lessons learned, changes to approach, how are we becoming more efficient etc.

Opportunity – What are the opportunities resulting from our existing brownfield stock that can help to address some of today’s current needs?

• Transit-oriented sites, industrial needs, housing needs, etc.

Evolution – How are we evolving our practices and what are the factors driving this change forward?

• Novel remediation approaches, developing site strategies, focus on community engagement, etc.

Integration – How are new structures for policy and governance, and the use of new technologies and innovation, being integrated into our solutions for brownfield restoration and redevelopment?

• Emerging site approaches, strategic project planning, accessing funding, cost/benefit analyses, etc.

Reuse – What new ideas are being brought forward when we think of reusing brownfields?

• Interim or temporary uses, conversion of former gas stations, etc.

For each of these, we would like to hear your ideas for case studies or thought leadership presentations.

Here’s what we need from you, beyond just your great ideas. Please submit the following for your abstract:

• Name
• Company
• Working Title
• Session Description – Up to 250 words
• Solo Presentation or Part of a Broader Discussion (e.g., panel)?

There is no maximum for the number of submissions sent in by any company.

Abstracts will be accepted until Friday, January 31 st . In February and March, the Conference Committee will deliberate and choose the presentations that we think best represent this year’s conference theme.

You will be notified whether your abstract has been accepted no later than Friday, April 4th .

Here are the details about the conference:

• Conference Date: Tuesday, June 17th
• Conference Location: Humber College Institute of Technology
• Conference Theme: From Legacy to Opportunity – The Evolution and Integration of Brownfield Reuse

If you have any questions about the abstracts, please contact us.