2025 Alberta
Depot Conference
City: Calgary, Alberta
1316 33 St NE
Venue: Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
When: September 21 & 22
Get ready for an exciting, informative event where you’ll learn about industry innovations, connect with fellow depot operators, and meet the ABDA Board of Directors and staff.
We’ve made some important changes to this year’s format to make it easier for more depots to attend:
A new Sunday/Monday schedule means no Saturday closures for depots
Only one hotel night will be needed for most attendees
Tradeshow starts Sunday afternoon, followed by an Awards Banquet Sunday evening
Full conference day and tradeshow on Monday, wrapping up at around 5pm.
The Sunday Night Awards Banquet will celebrate our 2025 Depot Awards of Excellence winners. Tickets for the Cans for Kids 50/50 Raffle in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta will be available, with the draw being held Monday afternoon.
ABDA Members can register for the Conference by following the instructions here.
If you are interested in attending the Conference in any other capacity, please contact us at conference@albertadepot.ca.
Conference Agenda
Sunday, September 21
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Registration & Trade Show Viewing |
| 5:00 PM | Cocktails |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:00 PM | Gala & Awards of Excellence |
| 8:30 PM | Closing Remarks |
Monday, September 22
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM | Trade Show Opens |
| 9:00 AM | Conference Welcome |
| 9:15 AM | Opening Keynote: Susan Collins |
| 10:15 AM | Break & Trade Show Viewing |
| 10:40 AM | Depot Insurance 101 |
| 10:50 AM | Panel Discussion |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch & Trade Show Viewing |
| 1:00 PM | Afternoon Keynote: Gair Maxwell |
| 2:30 PM | Break & Trade Show Viewing |
| 2:55 PM | Sponsor Message |
| 3:00 PM | ABCRC Operational Updates |
| 3:30 PM | BCMB Operational Updates |
| 4:00 PM | Closing Remarks & 50/50 Draw |
Conference Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for making the 2025 Alberta Depot Conference possible!
Diamond Sponsor - Beverage Container Management Board
Diamond Sponsor - Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation
Platinum Sponsor - Tomra
Gold Sponsor - Anker Andersen
Gold Sponsor - eCycle Solutions
Silver Sponsor - Alberta Beer Container Corporation
Silver Sponsor - Machinex
Silver Sponsor - Unified Automation
Conference Vendors
Stop by the tradeshow to visit these vendors!
| Beverage Container Management Board |
| Tomra |
| Anker Andersen |
| eCycle Solutions |
| Machinex |
| Unified Automation |
| Western Materials Handling & Equipment Ltd. |
| BMO Commercial Banking |
| Corral AI |
| Acera Insurance |