SustainTech 2016
SEIMA's second SustainTech Conference will be held on Tuesday, April 12th at the Radisson Hotel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This new date will facilitate participation of provincial officials following the Saskatchewan election scheduled for April 4, 2016. With this new date, we are also extending early bird registration to January 15, 2016. SustainTech is a conference that will promote sustainability and environmental responsibility, and bring together key industries, academia, consultants and regulators to share ideas on new developments and technologies that will help us make a better and more sustainable world. The conference will again highlight the latest environmental practices and technologies from industry, consultants and regulators in Saskatchewan's key sectors, including agriculture, energy and mining. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS SEIMA is accepting technical abstracts focused in, but not limited to, the following areas: Environmental sustainability and responsibility in agriculture (new for 2016) regulatory issues remediation reclamation water technologies low impact development green technologies environmental considerations in the extraction of natural resources sustainable technologies for industry sustainable energy technologies oil and gas development facility operations, industrial issues and technologies protection and sustainable management of water resources pipeline development The abstract submission date for SustainTech 2016 has been extended to January 22nd. Please note there will be a reduced registration rate for those who have their abstracts accepted for presentation. SEIMA will advise as to the acceptance of abstracts by January 31st. Please click on the link to access the abstract submission form. Forward all submissions to info@seima.sk.ca. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION – SAVE UP TO $100 SEIMA is pleased to again offer a discount to those who register early. The deadline for early bird registration is January 15, 2016. Registration after this deadline will be $250 for members and $300 for non-members. PREFERRED HOTEL ROOM RATE SEIMA has also arranged for a preferred guest room rate at the Radisson Hotel Saskatoon (Queen single or double - $169 per night plus taxes). Rooms may be reserved by contacting the hotel directly at (306) 665-3322 or toll-free at 1-800-333-3333. Reservations need to be made by March 11, 2016 to secure this special rate. Reservations after this date will be accepted by the hotel on a space and rate available basis. Heated underground parking is $10.00 per day, per vehicle. SPONSORSHIP SEIMA has identified several sponsorship opportunities for SustainTech 2016. Firms interested in partnering on SustainTech can contact Karen Turner at Karen@turnereventmanagement.com or (306) 683-3663, or review the sponsorship letter. SEIMA’s first SustainTech saw over 150 participants and 18 technical presentations, and we’re looking forward to welcoming more at SustainTech 2016.
