13th Annual SABCS Workshop & Conference on Contaminated Sites
September 27-28, 2023
HYBRID EVENT
IN PERSON: Simon Fraser University (Downtown Campus) 515 W. Hastings St. Vancouver
AND ONLINE
Call for Abstracts – Conference
Announcement – Workshop
Join us September 27 (Workshop) and 28 (Conference), 2023 for our Hybrid 13th Annual Conference on Contaminated Sites.
Both events will be in-person with the option to attend virtually (hybrid event). Over the past twelve years, the SABCS conferences and workshops have brought together speakers and participants from industry, government, and academia to share innovation, application of
technology, best practices, and lessons learned, through presentations and discussion. We seek to promote excellence and diversity in scientific inquiry and solutions through presentations by individuals representing different perspectives and disciplines.
CONFERENCE
September 28, 2023
Conference on Contaminated Sites Investigation, Remediation and
Risk Assessment
We are seeking abstracts on multiple topic areas and perspectives, broadly on investigation, remediation, and risk assessment. This year we are looking to hold mini sessions on several topics of interest, including:
- Soil reuse and relocation – assessment, modeling, and case studies
- Vapour intrusion assessment and mitigation – best practices
- Nature based solutions – natural attenuation and enhanced attenuation
- Regulatory updates
If you would like to be part of the above mini-sessions or have an idea for such a session, please contact the conference organizers.
Conference topics of interest (in addition to those above) include:
- Sustainable remediation
- Climate change adaptation and resiliency
- Emerging contaminants of concern
- Innovative monitoring methods or tools
- High resolution site characterization
- Use of renewable energy in site management
- Human health and ecological risk assessment
- Indigenous partnership
- In situ remediation technologies
- Analytical methods
- Background contamination issues and case studies
- Legacy gasoline contamination: lead scavengers and tetraethyl lead
- Remediation performance metrics, optimization, and termination
- Natural resources including mining and upstream oil and gas
- Case studies of contaminated sites investigation and remediation
Conference Abstract Submissions Now Open
We invite all who are interesting in sharing knowledge on one of the above topics to submit at an abstract.
If you are interested in presenting at the conference, please forward an abstract of 500 words or less by utilizing the form below or submit in Microsoft Word file format via email June 16, 2023.
Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified via email no later than Friday June 30, 2023. Additional details on conference requirements will be provided upon acceptance of abstract.
With author permission, presentations will be permanently uploaded to the SABCS website (see examples) and recordings will be available for 2 months after the conference..
WORKSHOP
September 27, 2023
Nature-based Solutions for Contaminated Sites Management
with Special Innovation Session
Nature-based solutions take advantage of natural processes and systems to optimize and improve site investigation, remediation, and site closure. Through nature-based approaches, there is opportunity for solutions that are regenerative, that work in conjunction with natural eco-systems, and ultimately are often more sustainable. The workshop will explore the latest science, guidance, models, and tools on this important topic. This workshop will address several key themes:
- Nature-based remedial solutions
- Monitored natural attenuation and natural source zone depletion
- Optimization or enhancement of natural remediation processes or systems
- Innovative solutions such as using plants or wetlands treatment of contaminants
- Nature-based solutions for protection of infrastructure or risk management systems protection
- Best practices for improving soil health and biodiversity
- Analogues and learnings from nature-based solutions to address climate change
This year we will also hold a special session on innovation incubation on emerging issues. We will invite start-ups and longer-term organizations to give a short presentation on their innovation solution. Possible topics include new treatment technologies (e.g., for PFAS), use of drones or new sensors, high resolution site characterization, micro-plastics, use of solar energy and new analytics or artificial intelligence. Each organization will be available at lunch/breaks for additional Q&A, and where effective, will provide demonstrations, visuals, etc.
As in previous years, the workshop speakers will comprise a range of local and international speakers, including leading practitioners or experts in their fields.
Registration Opens
Register for event starting June 15, 2023
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Authors presenting papers at the Conference are entitled to a 50% reduction in conference registration fees. One author per paper is eligible for this discount. Registrations are transferable. Workshop fee is waived for invited speakers. Virtual Attendees receive 25% discount on fees below.
Workshop Fees
Early Bird
$400
Until September 1st, 2023
Regular
$450
Starting September 2nd, 2023
Speciality
$300
Indigenous Partner, Young Prof (<5 years’ work experience), Government
Conference Fees
Early Bird
$200
Until September 1st, 2023
Regular
$250
Starting September 2nd, 2023
Speciality
$150
Indigenous Partner, Young Prof (<5 years’ work experience), Government
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SPONSORSHIP
GOLD SPONSOR
(2 SPOTS)
$1,500
LUNCH SPONSOR
1 DELEGATE REGISTRATION FOR VIRTUAL WORKSHOP (SEPT 27) & CONFERENCE (SEPT 28)
LOGO FEATURED ON:
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ANY MARKETING MATERIAL
SILVER SPONSOR
(4 SPOTS)
$1,000
COFFEE BREAK SPONSOR
1 DELEGATE REGISTRATION FOR VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (SEPT 28)
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BRONZE SPONSOR
(UNLIMITED)
$500
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Why Attend the Workshop and Conference?
Attending this event will be a highly worthwhile investment that will provide you with new perspectives, practical knowledge, professional connections (with great networking sessions), and will allow you to be better equipped in your role and professional practice. The benefits include the following:
- Learn: From wide-ranging presentations providing practical information on site investigation and remediation.
- Recharge: Listen to cutting-edge research, new ideas and lessons learned.
- Connect: During session breaks.
- Give Back: Share your expertise and lessons learned and contribute to discussions.
- Interact: With knowledgeable presenters during question-and-answer breaks.
- Access: Benefit from on-demand access to audio and digital presentations after the event (for two months), allowing you to re-fresh knowledge.
- Develop: As a professional and acquire professional development hours.