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Explore a focused agenda featuring keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions designed to move sustainability from discussion to implementation.
Leading experts will address regulatory needs, specific best practices and implementation guides, and explore how weaving sustainability into business strategy and bottom lines will impact people, business, and the planet for the better.
Tentative 2026 conference schedule
Morning
8:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Networking
9:00 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:30 a.m. | Keynote Presentation
10:00 a.m. | Networking Break
10:15 a.m. | Panel Discussion
11:15 a.m. | Break
11:45 a.m. | President's Introduction to Waterloo Centres
Afternoon
12:30 p.m. | Lunch
1:30 p.m. | Panel Session
2:30 p.m. | Networking Break
2:45 p.m. | Panel Session
3:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks
4:00 p.m. | Featured Entertainment and Networking Reception
Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath
Famed for their sharp improvisation and undeniable onstage chemistry, Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath are one of Canada’s most celebrated comedy partnerships. Both alumni of Toronto’s legendary Second City, they’ve built remarkable careers spanning television, film, theatre and live performance.
Together, Colin and Debra bring a customized, quick-witted and uproariously entertaining improv performance to conferences and events. Their appearance at the Hub Conference will offer a memorable close to a day focused on sustainability, “From Ideas to Impact”, bringing the audience together through creativity, connection and the joyful art of saying yes.