The Environmental Careers Organization of Canada has announced a new program targeting clean technology innovation.
The ECO IMPACT Innovation Stage will spotlight projects and technologies contributing to Canada’s transition to a net-zero economy.
“The Innovation Stage is where ideas meet opportunity,” explains Kevin Nilsen, chief executive officer of ECO Canada.
Slated for ECO IMPACT 2026, ECO Canada’s national conference and awards gala for the environmental sector, the IMPACT Innovation Stage will take place February 19th and 20th at The Westin Calgary in Alberta.
“This platform allows leading voices to share their work, collaborate with partners, and inspire solutions that strengthen our environment and our economy,” says Nilsen.
Supported by the Government of Alberta and funded in part by SCIENZE, The ECO IMPACT Innovation Stage will bring together entrepreneurs, researchers, educators, and organizations advancing environmental solutions across Alberta.
Through lightning talks and live demonstrations, participants will showcase applied innovations spanning renewable energy, circular economy design, sustainable agriculture, ecosystem restoration, and other areas.
“Across Alberta, we are seeing world-class innovation in renewable energy, circular economy design, sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem restoration,” Nilsen noted.
Since its launch in 2017, ECO IMPACT has become a cornerstone event for Canada’s environmental community, bringing together professionals, organizations, and decision-makers from across the country and welcoming more than 300 attendees annually.
“ECO Impact 2026 is bringing … people together, along with industry leaders from across the nation,” remarked Joseph Schow, Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration.
Selected Innovation Stage presenters will be announced ahead of the event.
“As industries evolve to meet climate and sustainability challenges, collaboration between innovators, educators, employers, and governments is essential,” Nilsen commented. “The Innovation Stage is … designed to act as a catalyst for progress by highlighting Alberta’s role as a testbed for practical, scalable environmental solutions.”
A livestream of the Innovation Stage will be available for those unable to experience the event in person.
ECO Canada aims to promote and drive sustainable economic growth, working alongside government, policymakers, academia, students, employers, professionals, industry, and international audiences to ensure the organization supports Canadian workforce solutions and job creation.