Call for Abstracts - deadline Friday, January 15, 2027

The Canadian Brownfields Network is excited to announce the theme of the 2027 Annual Conference: The Brownfields Shift: Trends Shaping Tomorrow

Coming to the Burlington Convention Centre on May 26^th, 2027, this conference will explore the trends and emerging forces transforming brownfield redevelopment, shaping the future of contaminated site management and serving as catalysts for sustainable growth, revitalization, and community resilience.

We are interested in receiving abstracts for the conference on the following topics:
 

Evolving Technologies/Techniques for Brownfield Planning or Policy Development

Emerging Contaminants & Approaches to Hazardous Waste Management

Advancing Liability & Insurance Tools

Changes in Brownfield Thought Leadership

Progressive Risk Management Options (Financial, Environmental, Legal, Planning, Policy) 

Shifting Approaches for Managing Uncertainty in Brownfield Redevelopment

Developing Innovative Technical Approaches - Analytical, Field Strategies, Data Applications, Remediation, Reporting

Transformative Financing Models - Investments/CIPs/Grants, Economic Benefits, Insurance Tools

Disruptive, Trending and Influential Brownfield-Supportive Policies & Regulations

Future-shaping Social Benefits of Brownfields & Stakeholder Considerations

Practical Case Studies & Lessons Learned

Sponsors/Exhibitors: Submit your ideas for interactive demonstrations or poster or fireside chats for our Brownfield Corner

And Other (trending) Ideas
 

Submit your ideas now and don't miss this chance to make an impact in the brownfields redevelopment community!
 

Abstract Deadline: Friday, January 15, 2027
There is no maximum for the number of submissions sent in by any company.
 

Please submit the following for your abstract. Plan for solo presentations for 15-20 mins & 20-25 mins for panels (excluding question period):

• Name, Biography, Company
• Working Title, Session Description – Up to 250 words
• Format Proposed: Solo Presentation or Part of a Broader Discussion (e.g., panel)?
• Number of presenters - Panels are limited 2-3+moderator
• Headshot

Important Dates:

• Abstract Deadline: Friday, January 15, 2027
• Notification of Acceptance: No later than Friday, February 10, 2027
• Conference Date: Wednesday, May 26^th
• Location: Burlington Convention Centre, 1120 Burloak Dr. Burlington, ON

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