Canada’s Compost Community to Meet in Calgary

September 22 – 24, 2026 for the

36^th Annual Organics Recycling Conference

Mark your calendars now and plan to participate

The 2026 Organics Recycling Conference marks a powerful confluence of advocates, innovators and leaders from across Canada—coming together in Calgary to see,

learn and be inspired to continue to shape Canada’s sustainability future.

To be held from September 22^nd–24^th, the conference will showcase and celebrate the full spectrum of programs, technologies and markets that are driving organics recycling, soil health and urban agriculture forward across Canada—bringing our community together to learn, connect and accelerate success from coast to coast to coast.

The conference format will feature tours, presentations, exhibits and dedicated networking time. Our tour day—held on Tuesday, September 22^nd—will include a visit to Calgary’s new Anaerobic Digestion facility along with the city’s established composting operations. Urban agriculture will also take centre stage, highlighting the foundational work of Highfield Regenerative Farm in what will be its final year of operation. The inspirational efforts of Alberta’s full spectrum of organics recycling programs—from agriculture to soil remediation to community initiatives—will be woven throughout the program, showcasing the province’s leadership and innovation.

The time is now to:

• mark your calendars and plan to attend;

• submit presentation proposals to showcase your work and learning;

• sign up as an exhibitor;

• support our Council and cause through sponsorship.

For more information, please contact Danielle Buklis, Conference Program Manager (416 803 0421; info@compost.org) or Susan Antler, Executive Director (416 670 0510; santler@compost.org).