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60th Central Canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research
- Date
- February 23, 2025 - February 24, 2025
- Time
- 1:00 PM EST - 5:30 PM EST
- Location
- George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, 245 Church St, Toronto, ON, M5B 1Z4 (Third floor: Sears Atrium) Toronto Metropolitan University Student Centre, 63 Gould Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1E9
- Contact
- Conference Chair: Rania Hamza, rhamza@torontomu.ca
- Website
- https://www.cawq.ca/ (external link)
Join leading experts and practitioners in water quality at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) to discuss the latest advancements in science, engineering, and policy. This symposium fosters collaboration across universities, industry, government, and consulting sectors to promote innovative and impactful solutions for Canada’s water quality challenges.
Agenda at-a-glance
Day one: February 23
- Panel discussion on “The future of water/wastewater research and the intersection with operations and career implications”: Chaired by Samantha LeValley, Regional Co-director – Central International Water Association, Young Water Professionals, featuring panelists:
- Steven N. Liss, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, TMU
- Adriano Mena, Research & Innovation Program, Regional Municipality of York, Public Works
- Laura Yu, Regional Director, Government Relations & Partnerships, Mitacs
- Genevieve Peters, Director of Research ECO Canada.
- Conference networking session: Led by York University researchers Stephanie Gora and Brian Mahayie Waters, gain insight into how to network with other academics and meet fellow water quality experts.
Day two: February 24
- Keynote sessions: Featuring renowned experts Dr. Art Umble, and Dr. Robert Andrews.
- Technical sessions and panel discussions: Join a range of sessions hosted by university, industry, and public sector experts.
- Poster and Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) presentations: Explore the latest research by students from TMU, York University, and King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals.
Symposium themes
- Emerging Contaminants and Microplastics
- Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Water Systems
- Indigenous & Remote Communities: Water Quality Solutions
- Water Quality Monitoring and Advanced Analytics
- Drinking Water Treatment and Public Health
- Wastewater Treatment Innovations and Nutrient Recovery
- Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure
- Groundwater Quality and Sustainable Remediation
- Water and Social Policy: Equity and Accessibility
- Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Extreme Events
- Sludge and Biosolids Treatment and Reuse
- Circular Economy Approaches in Water Management
- Digitalization and Smart Water Solutions
Note: If you’re a TMU student interested in attending the conference or volunteering at the conference, please email conference chair, Rania Hamza: rhamza@torontomu.ca
