2025 Sustainability Conference: Adaptation

2025 Sustainability Conference: Adaptation

Join us at the 2025 Sustainability Conference and hear from our speaker lineup on adapting our current systems to meet future challenges!

By Sustainable Engineers Association

Date and time

Saturday, February 8 · 8:30am - 5:30pm EST

Location

Bahen Centre for Information Technology

40 Saint George Street Toronto, ON M5S 2E4 Canada

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration & Breakfast

Bring your purchased conference ticket to Bahen Atrium to pick up your lanyard and register for the day. Enjoy a catered breakfast and refreshments before we begin!

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Opening Ceremonies

Climate Positive Energy

Sustainable Engineers Association

SEA, TMU Chapter

UTERN

Hear from our SEA conference team, organization president, and generous sponsors who helped organize your conference day.

9:20 AM - 10:20 AM

Opening Keynote: "Thinking Sustainably, Designing Regeneratively"

Professor Mark Hathaway

Dr. Mark Hathaway lectures in the School of the Environment, University of Toronto and in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough. Dr. Hathaway is als...

10:35 AM - 11:35 AM

Sustainable Entrepreneurship – Enabling Sustainable Ecosystems

Nawar Alsaadi

Gigi Alsaadi

Shannon Wilson

Zeus Eden

Discover how innovative business models and entrepreneurial strategies can drive sustainable development. This session will explore practical approaches to creating eco-friendly ecosystems, supportin...

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Lessons from Designing Sustainable Communities

Sirous Ghanbarzadeh

Sirous is a Principal Urban Designer at Urban Strategies with 15 years of experience in architecture and master planning. He leads major projects in British Columbia, collaborating with First Nation ...

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Tracking Carbon Emissions: Insights and Trends

Patrick Ronan

As Research and Innovation Analyst, Patrick is responsible for quantifying the direct and potential long-term carbon reductions and co-benefits of TAF’s grants, programs, and investments. He holds a ...

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Lunch & Networking

For the fourth year, breakfast and lunch will be served by Vert Casse-Croûte, a certified green caterer who is also part of the 1% for the Planet group. We are very excited to be a part of their Muus...

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Green Stormwater Infrastructure: Innovative Solutions for Water Management

James Cowan

James Cowan an environmental engineering professional with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Guelph. With over three years at Credit Valley Conservation, James currently serve as an Integrat...

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Advancing Sustainable Supply Chains: Strategic Models & Insights

Jorge David Restrepo-Diaz

Jorge David Restrepo-Diaz is a PhD candidate and research assistant at Toronto Metropolitan University with a background in industrial engineering. His research focuses on optimizing sustainable supp...

2:50 PM - 3:50 PM

Circular Economy: Adapting for a Sustainable Future

Frances Edmonds

Frances Edmonds, Head of Sustainable Impact at HP Canada, leads national Corporate Social Responsibility programs and drives sustainable procurement initiatives to advance Canada’s circular economy. ...

3:50 PM - 4:50 PM

Closing Keynote: "Wildfire Management: Some Current and Emerging Challenges"

Professor David Martell

David Martell is a Professor Emeritus in the Institute of Forestry and Conservation in the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto. He completed hi...

4:50 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing Ceremonies

Sustainable Engineers Association

SEA, TMU Chapter

A big thank you from SEA for attending our conference!

About this event

  • Event lasts 9 hours
  • Paid venue parking

Each year, the Sustainable Engineers Association (SEA) from the University of Toronto hosts a student conference tackling revelant issues in green innovation. Our focus this year is feasible sustainable technologies that are available to us right from the City of Toronto.

Our speaker lineup consists of professors, alumni, and industry professionals who are excited to share their successes in research and practical design. From decarbonization to sustainable transporation to battery recycling, this conference is a must-attend for anyone who has an interest in learning about the green technologies shaping our future in sustainability!

Join us for a day of discover on Saturday, February 8, 2025! Fully catered breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are available with each purchased ticket.

Frequently asked questions

Are food and refreshments included in the ticket price?

Yes! We provide catered breakfast, lunch, and refreshments to each conference guest.

Are students outside from the University of Toronto allowed to attend?

Absolutely, SEA welcomes all who are interested in learning about sustainability! Attendees from other academic institutions or companies are accepted.

Can I attend from a program outside of engineering?

Absolutely! Anyone who is interested in sustainability is welcome to attend!

Where can I find parking?

Guest parking is available through the University of Toronto , please refer to campus resources for more information on pricing and location.

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