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Visionary leaders, changemakers, and innovators.

Speakers at the Zero Waste Conference will leave you inspired, with practical strategies and a sense of optimism for the future.​

 Keynote speakers and moderators

 

 

Author of The Future of Making, TED presenter, formerly Chief Disruptor at Autodeskhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Tom WujecAuthor of The Future of Making, TED presenter, formerly Chief Disruptor at AutodeskTomWujechttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/tom-wujec.png, Tom Wujec https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/tom-wujec.png
Award Winning Journalist, Associate Professor at UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and Mediahttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Kathryn GretsingerAward Winning Journalist, Associate Professor at UBC School of Journalism, Writing, and MediaKathrynGretsingerhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/kathryn-gretsinger.png, Kathryn Gretsinger https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/kathryn-gretsinger.png
CEO of Profoundryhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Elizabeth GambleCEO of ProfoundryElizabethGamblehttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/elizabeth-gamble.png, Elizabeth Gamble https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/elizabeth-gamble.png
Managing Director of Canada Plastics Pacthttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Cher MereweatherManaging Director of Canada Plastics PactCherMereweatherhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/cher-mereweather.png, Cher Mereweather https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/cher-mereweather.png
Managing Director of Circular Economy Leadership Canada, Senior Director of Canada Plastics Pacthttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Paul ShorthouseManaging Director of Circular Economy Leadership Canada, Senior Director of Canada Plastics PactPaulShorthousehttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/paul-shorthouse.png, Paul Shorthouse https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/paul-shorthouse.png
Principal and Director of Sustainability of CannonDesignhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Eric Corey FreedPrincipal and Director of Sustainability of CannonDesignEric CoreyFreedhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/eric-corey-freed.png, Eric Corey Freed https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/eric-corey-freed.png
Founder and Creative Director of Morramahttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Jo BarnardFounder and Creative Director of MorramaJoBarnardhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/jo-barnard.png, Elizabeth Gamble https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/jo-barnard.png
National Director of Cleantech of RBCxhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Jeanette JacksonNational Director of Cleantech of RBCxJeanetteJacksonhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/jeanette-jackson.png, Jeanette Jackson https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/jeanette-jackson.png
Managing Director of Synergy Foundationhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Georgia LavenderManaging Director of Synergy FoundationGeorgiaLavenderhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/georgia-lavender.png, Georgia Lavender https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/georgia-lavender.png

 Speakers

 

 

Founder of Timber Tileshttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Mark AnsonFounder of Timber TilesMarkAnsonhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/mark-anson.png, Mark Anson https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/mark-anson.png
Program Manager, Circular Economy at City of Richmondhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Marcos BadraProgram Manager, Circular Economy at City of RichmondMarcos AlejandroBadrahttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/marcos-badra.png, Marcos Alejandro Badra https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/marcos-badra.png
Economic Development Commissioner, Circular Economy at City of Montreal https://zwc.ca/speakers/Natacha BeauchesneEconomic Development Commissioner, Circular Economy at City of Montreal NatachaBeauchesnehttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/natacha-beauchesne.png, Natacha Beauchesne https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/natacha-beauchesne.png
Director of the Building Deconstruction Network and Owner of Re-Use Consultinghttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Dave BenninkDirector of the Building Deconstruction Network and Owner of Re-Use ConsultingDaveBenninkhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/dave-bennink.png, Dave Bennink https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/dave-bennink.png
Director of Sales and Marketing, Sustainability Manager of Huntingdon Manor Hotel and Pendray Inn and Tea Househttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Julia CantonDirector of Sales and Marketing, Sustainability Manager of Huntingdon Manor Hotel and Pendray Inn and Tea HouseJuliaCantonhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/julia-canton.png, Julia Canton https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/julia-canton.png
Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia Okanagan School of Engineering​​​​​https://zwc.ca/speakers/Qian ChenAssistant Professor, University of British Columbia Okanagan School of Engineering​​​​​QianChenhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/qian-chan.png, Qian Chen https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/qian-chan.png
Director of Catering Optimization, Vancouver Convention Centre of Sodexo Live!https://zwc.ca/speakers/Stephanie CoutureDirector of Catering Optimization, Vancouver Convention Centre of Sodexo Live!StephanieCouturehttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/stephanie-couture.png, Stephanie Couture https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/stephanie-couture.png
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Development of Innovate BChttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Tomica DivicVice President, Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Development of Innovate BCTomicaDivic https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/tomica-divic.png, Tomica Divic https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/tomica-divic.png
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Debrandhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Amelia EleiterChief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of DebrandAmeliaEleiterhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/amelia-eleiter.png, Amelia Eleiter https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/amelia-eleiter.png
Executive Vice President of Invest Vancouverhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Katie FitzmauriceExecutive Vice President of Invest VancouverKatieFitzmauricehttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/katie-fitzmaurice.png, Katie Fitzmaurice https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/katie-fitzmaurice.png
Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Muusehttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Brittany GamezChief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of MuuseBrittanyGamezhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/brittany-gamez.png, Brittany Gamez https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/brittany-gamez.png
Founder of QuantoTechhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Alycia van der GrachtFounder of QuantoTechAlycia van derGrachthttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/alycia-van-der-gracht.png, Alycia van der Gracht https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/alycia-van-der-gracht.png
Manager, Environmental Sustainability of Toronto Zoohttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Kyla GreenhamManager, Environmental Sustainability of Toronto ZooKylaGreenhamhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/kyla-greenham.png, Kyla Greenham https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/kyla-greenham.png
Councillor of Musqueam Indian Bandhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Alec GuerinCouncillor of Musqueam Indian BandAlec Guerinhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/alec-guerin.png, Alec Guerin https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/alec-guerin.png
Principal of the Circular Innovation Fund, Cycle Capital and Demeter Partners​https://zwc.ca/speakers/Maya HassaPrincipal of the Circular Innovation Fund, Cycle Capital and Demeter Partners​MayaHassahttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/maya-hassa.png, Maya Hassa https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/maya-hassa.png
Chair of National Zero Waste Council and Vice Chair of Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committeehttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Craig HodgeChair of National Zero Waste Council and Vice Chair of Metro Vancouver Zero Waste CommitteeCraigHodgehttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/craig-hodge.png, Craig Hodge https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/craig-hodge.png
CEO of ReLondon, Member of The UK’s Circular Economy Taskforcehttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Wayne HubbardCEO of ReLondon, Member of The UK’s Circular Economy TaskforceWayneHubbardhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/wayne-hubbard.png, Wayne Hubbard https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/wayne-hubbard.png
President and CEO of Generate Canadahttps://zwc.ca/speakers/David HughesPresident and CEO of Generate CanadaDavidHugheshttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/david-hughes.png, David Hughes https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/david-hughes.png
Chair of the Metro Vancouver Boards of Directorshttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Mike HurleyChair of the Metro Vancouver Boards of DirectorsMike Hurley https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/mike-hurley.png, Mike Hurley https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/mike-hurley.png
Chair of Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee and Director on Metro Vancouver Boards of Directorshttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Sarah Kirby-YungChair of Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee and Director on Metro Vancouver Boards of DirectorsSarahKirby-Yunghttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/sarah-kirby-yung.png, Sarah Kirby-Yung https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/sarah-kirby-yung.png
Co-Founder and CEO of Intuitive AIhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Hassan MuradCo-Founder and CEO of Intuitive AIHassanMuradhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/hassan-murad.png, Hassan Murad https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/hassan-murad.png
CEO of Astra Group and Peoplefirst Developmentshttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Maxim OlshevskyCEO of Astra Group and Peoplefirst DevelopmentsMaximOlshevskyhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/maxim-olshevsky.png, Maxim Olshevsky https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/maxim-olshevsky.png
President and CEO of NUQO MODULARhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Rory RichardsPresident and CEO of NUQO MODULARRoryRichardshttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/rory-richards.png, Rory Richards https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/rory-richards.png
Circular Economy Director of Manutan Group, Founder and Executive Director of the Global Circular Economy Chair https://zwc.ca/speakers/Pierre-Emmanuel Saint-EspritCircular Economy Director of Manutan Group, Founder and Executive Director of the Global Circular Economy Chair Pierre-EmmanuelSaint-Esprithttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/emannuel-pierre.png, Pierre-Emmanuel Saint-Esprit https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/emannuel-pierre.png
Vancouver Site Director of Microsoft https://zwc.ca/speakers/Pamela SaundersVancouver Site Director of Microsoft PamelaSaundershttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/pamela-saunders.png, Pamela Saunders https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/pamela-saunders.png
Executive Chef and Culinary Director of UBC Food Serviceshttps://zwc.ca/speakers/David SpeightExecutive Chef and Culinary Director of UBC Food ServicesDavidSpeighthttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/david-speight.png, David Speight https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/david-speight.png
Assistant General Manager of BC Pavilion Corporationhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Jenna VisramAssistant General Manager of BC Pavilion CorporationJennaVisramhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/jenna-visram.png, Jenna Visram https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/jenna-visram.png
Regional Director of Regenerative Design of Perkins&Willhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Kathy WardleRegional Director of Regenerative Design of Perkins&WillKathyWardlehttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/kathy-wardle.png, Kathy Wardle https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/kathy-wardle.png
Managing Director of Circular Innovation of Light Househttps://zwc.ca/speakers/Gil YaronManaging Director of Circular Innovation of Light HouseGilYaronhttps://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/gil-yaron.png, Gil Yaron https://zwc.ca/speakers/PublishingImages/gil-yaron.png



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