RemTech Symposium 2026 heads to Banff with focus on contaminated-site solutions

Environmental professionals will gather at the Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff, Alberta, from October 14–16 for the RemTech Symposium 2026, an industry event focused on technologies and approaches for cleaning up contaminated soil and groundwater. Organised by the Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA), the symposium combines technical learning with opportunities to meet researchers, practitioners and technology providers. Official event information

For those considering attending, there is an immediate practical consideration: RemTech 2026 is sold out. Prospective delegates should contact ESAA about availability before making travel arrangements. Registration information

Key takeaways

What: The Remediation Technologies Symposium, known as RemTech, focuses on contaminated-site remediation.
When and where: October 14–16, 2026, at the Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta.
Who it suits: Professionals involved in assessing, managing, remediating or redeveloping contaminated land.
Why attend: To explore technical approaches, learn from project experience and build industry connections.
Availability: Registration is currently sold out. Event details and registration

What is RemTech?

RemTech is a forum for sharing remediation research, technology and practical experience. Its two-and-a-half-day technical programme brings together organisations from government, academia and the private sector, connecting people developing remediation approaches with those applying them on site. About RemTech

The 2026 agenda spans bioremediation, in-situ treatment, risk management, salinity, brownfields and data analysis. It also includes regulatory discussions and sessions on Indigenous relations, reflecting the range of considerations involved in contaminated-site work. 2026 agenda

Why does it matter?

Choosing how to investigate or remediate a site requires more than knowing which technologies exist. Practitioners need to understand how approaches perform in different conditions, what evidence supports a decision and where uncertainty remains.

RemTech’s programme offers opportunities to explore those questions through project examples. Scheduled presentations address remediation following the 2024 Jasper wildfire, PFAS removal, and a comparison of the cost and performance of two remediation systems at an Alberta site. Other sessions examine site closure, regulatory oversight and practical uses of artificial intelligence in contaminated-site work. Programme details

For prospective delegates, the strongest reason to attend is a clear connection between these discussions and a current project or professional learning need. Reviewing the agenda against specific challenges can help establish whether the time and travel commitment is worthwhile.

Who is it for?

ESAA identifies a broad audience, including environmental consultants, engineering firms, energy and mining companies, land developers, government and regulatory bodies, Indigenous groups, waste managers, lawyers and financiers. Who should attend

Technical practitioners may find the greatest value in comparing investigation and treatment approaches. Project owners and developers can look for lessons relevant to redevelopment and site closure, while legal and commercial advisers may be interested in discussions of environmental risk.

Newer professionals also have a place in the programme: a scheduled Networking 101 session is intended to help people new to RemTech or the industry make useful connections. Networking programme

ESdat to exhibit at booth 17

ESdat will return as a sponsor and exhibitor at RemTech 2026. Attendees can meet Nick Tumney, Paige Spurgeon and Danielle Conley at booth 17 to reconnect with familiar contacts and meet the team.

FAQs

When and where is RemTech 2026?

The symposium runs October 14–16, 2026, at the Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff, Alberta. Event information

Can I still register?

ESAA currently lists the event as sold out and directs registration inquiries to Erin Ciezki at [email protected]. Its registration terms allow passes to be transferred to another individual; contact the organizer about arrangements. Registration information

What does registration include?

Registration includes the conference’s technical sessions, keynotes, pre-conference workshops or sessions, two receptions, two breakfasts and three lunches. Taxes, accommodation and travel are additional. Registration inclusions

Is it relevant to professionals outside Alberta?

The programme includes Alberta-specific regulatory content alongside broader remediation technologies and project experience. Professionals working elsewhere should review the session topics to assess their relevance to local conditions and requirements. View the agenda