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The Zero Waste Conference, hosted by Metro Vancouver, converges presentations, audience participation, thought leaders and networking opportunities. The event attracts interest from the business sector, sustainability practitioners, academia, all orders of government, and the broader general public within the Metro Vancouver region, across Canada, and the globe.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or a curious newcomer, this conference offers something for everyone. With inspiring keynotes, engaging interactive workshops, and innovator spotlights, you'll come away with fresh insights, practical strategies, and a renewed sense of optimism for the future.​​

Date

Thursday, November ​​​27, 2025

L​​​ocation​​

Located on Vancouver’s downtown waterfront with a dramatic mountain backdrop, the award-winning Vancouver Convention Centre offers one of the most beautiful settings in the world. ​

Vancouver Convention Centre – East
999 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia   V6C 3C1​

Ticket prices

Confere​nce ticket - access to full conference experience, including keynotes, workshops, and networking events

  • Extra Early Bird Rate $275  + GST ​(until July 27)
  • Early Bird Rate $350 + GST (until September 27)
  • Regular Rate $395  + GST (September 28 - noon November 24)

Virtual ticket - access to plenary sessions 

Does not include workshops or networking events. Networking available via conference app only.​

  • $150 + GST

Student - ​access to full conference experience, including keynotes, workshops, and networking events

Proof of student ID and institution name required.

  • ​$100 + GST

Employee of a Metro Vancouver Member Municipa​​lity or Tsawwassen First Nation

Staff working for a municipality or Treaty First Nation that is a member of Metro Vancouver receive a discount rate.
Must register with your work email.​ View list of Metro Vancouver members.

  • $275 + GST

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Cancellation policy

Registration cancellations will not be accepted by phone. All cancellation requests must be submitted by email​. The following cancellation penalties will apply:​

  • Until October 3, 4:00 pm: Registration fee will be refunded, less a $50 administration fee.​​
  • After October 3, 4:01 pm: No refunds will be given. Tickets may be reassigned to an alternate name.​

Contact

  • Email
  • 604-432-6200​

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