Canadian Biomass • Summer 2019 • 2019 WPAC Show Guide

MUCH HAS HAPPENED in our industry since the last time we met in Vancouver. It’s been a busy year, testing us in many ways and giving rise to new challenges and new opportunities alike. Our annual general meeting and industry conference in Ottawa from Sept. 22-25 is a chance for us to catch up with one another and to get ourselves caught up on the latest issues, trends and ideas in our industry.

Our “stronger together” culture in the Canadian wood pellet industry has made us formidable global suppliers. It’s important to our customers, our suppliers, our service providers, and our people that we continue to flourish. The Wood Pellet Association of Canada conference provides important tools to enable that progress, but this time in a venue that allows us to interface with another key stakeholder in our industry: the federal government.

This year’s conference theme is “Leading Canada’s low carbon economy.” The conference is taking place at the National Arts Centre in downtown Ottawa. WPAC has partnered with the Lord Elgin Hotel, located directly across the road from the National Arts Centre. Book before Aug. 28 to secure a deeply discounted rate of $259+ per night.

The conference kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 22, with a golf tournament at the Loch March Golf and Country Club from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pre-conference workshops on Monday, Sept. 23, will cover ENplus, CANplus and Sustainable Biomass Program certification. Monday will also see a full-day BioFuelNet business meeting and workshop.

The annual Pellet Party, taking place at Mill Street Brewery, will round out Monday night.

We’re looking forward to the live entertainment by Nova Scotian sisters Cassie and Maggie.

Tuesday is a full-day conference program, and Wednesday is a half day of sessions, adjourning at 12:30 p.m.

This year’s post-conference tour will bring a small number of early registrants to pellet plants in New Brunswick. Book early as seats are limited and fill quickly.