From Vision to Venue: Building Sustainable Experiences in
Convention Centres
2026 Sustainability Conference
March 30 - April 1, 2026
Registration is open!
Shape what’s next for environmental sustainability at the Sustainability Conference, taking place March 30 – April 1, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Register now and be part of the national conversation bringing together leaders from across the convention centre and events sector who are advancing sustainability through a clear journey from strategic vision to operational execution.
Keynote Speaker
Sponsored by
J.B. MACKINNON is the author or coauthor of five books of nonfiction. An award-winning journalist, his work has appeared in such publications as the New Yorker, National Geographic, and the Atlantic, as well as the Best American Science and Nature Writing anthologies. He is an adjunct professor of journalism at the University of British Columbia, where he teaches feature writing.
MacKinnon’s latest book is The Day the World Stops Shopping, a thought experiment that imagines what would happen—to our economies, our products, our planet, our selves—if we committed to consuming far fewer of the Earth’s resources. Previous works are The Once and Future World, a bestseller about rewilding the natural world; The 100-Mile Diet (with Alisa Smith), widely recognized as a catalyst of the local foods movement; I Live Here (with Mia Kirshner and artists Michael Simons and Paul Shoebridge), a ‘paper documentary’ about displaced people; and Dead Man in Paradise, the story of a priest assassinated in the Dominican Republic, which won Canada’s highest prize for literary nonfiction.
MacKinnon also works in documentaries, most notably as writer for Bear 71, an internationally acclaimed digital interactive that explores the intersection of the wired and wild worlds through the true story of a mother grizzly bear. He lives in Vancouver, Canada.
Program Focus: Environmental Sustainability
The 2026 program zeroes in on the most pressing environmental priorities facing our sector today. Through dynamic sessions, peer exchanges, and practical discussions, participants will explore solutions that move beyond ambition to real-world impact across convention centre operations.
Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability by purchasing carbon offset credits for your flight. Your contribution directly supports environmental initiatives and helps advance our shared commitment to responsible, lower-carbon travel. Take action, offset your travel, and make your attendance part of the solution.
Conference Registration
Conference Rate :
$949.00 + GST = $996.45
Pay online with a Credit Card or select 'Invoice Me' to pay by Cheque,
E-Transfer, or Electronic Funds Transfer
Accommodations
We’ve partnered with the Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites to offer a special conference rate of $286.00 CAD per night (single or double occupancy). Conveniently located at 550 West Hastings Street, it’s just minutes away from the conference venue.
Book by Monday, March 2, 2026, to secure this exclusive rate!
Book your hotel Now!
Why Attend?
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Learn from real-world sustainability case studies shared by leading convention centres
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Gain insights into emerging trends, research, and smart building technologies
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Connect with like-minded professionals driving meaningful environmental change
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Hear from industry experts and peers on practical, actionable solutions
Don’t miss this opportunity to lead and learn in the fight for a sustainable future.
Thank you to our Conference Sponsors
