2026 Value of Biogas East Conference Program

Canada’s Premiere Biogas & RNG Event

Pre-Conference – Monday March 30^th

9:00am Tour Bus Departs

11:30 am – 4:30 pm RNG Facility Tour
The 2026 Value of Biogas East Conference provides you with the opportunity to tour the Generate Upcycle London AD & Biogas Plant. This tour offers a first-hand look at an expanded AD facility navigating today’s market realities. Note the registration is separate for this event and space is limited.

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm CBA Members Only Happy Hour
Join us on the evening before the Value of Biogas East for an exclusive Canadian Biogas Association Members Only Happy Hour. This event is an excellent opportunity to meet your fellow CBA members in-person and engage with the Association. The event is free however we ask that you register for planning purposes. Note this event is open to CBA members only.

Tuesday, March 31^st

7:30 am – 8:30 am: Breakfast and Registration

8:30 am – 8:40 am: Welcome to 2026 Value of Biogas East Conference
Welcome to Value of Biogas East 2026

8:40 am – 9:00 am: Keynote Speaker

9:00 am – 9:30 am: What’s Driving Ontario’s Biogas Market Right Now
An overview of key developments in Ontario’s biogas & RNG landscape. This session will highlight policy signals and market dynamics influencing what’s accelerating projects – and what’s holding them back.

9:30 am – 9:45 am: Meet Our Exhibitors
The Canadian biogas & RNG industry offers a diverse range of technologies, services, and expertise. Join us for a fast-paced introduction to conference exhibitors and learn where to find them on the trade show floor.

9:45 am – 10:30 am: Networking and Refreshments

10:30 am – 11:00 am: Inside Québec’s Evolving Biogas & RNG Landscape
This session will provide insight into Québec’s evolving biogas & RNG market, including municipal activity, utility initiatives, and emerging project models. Attendees will gain a clearer picture of Québec’s approach - what’s working, what’s unique, and what other provinces can learn.

Julie Flynn, CEO, Waga Energy Canada
Vincent Gagnon, Head of RNG Strategy and Development, Énergir

11:00 am – 11:10 am Remarks from the Associate Minister
Learn about Ontario's direction for local and distributed generation, and how resources like biogas can support system reliability, rural economic development, and agricultural communities while meeting affordability objectives.

The Honourable Sam Oosterhoff, Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries

11:10 am – 11:40 am What Federal Policy Means for Biogas & RNG Projects – and Where the Rules are Shifting
Federal policies can be a significant driver for biogas projects, but more needs to be done. A focused update on federal policy developments relevant to the biogas & RNG sector, highlighting current trends and areas to watch.

Chris Breen, Vice President, Walker Industries
Brad Douville, CEO, Greenlane Renewables Inc.
Suzanne Hunt, Vice President, Policy, Generate Upcycle

11:40 am – 11:50 am Introducing our Presenting Sponsor
Industry support plays a critical role in advancing the biogas & RNG sector. Hear how our presenting sponsor OCTAFORM is contributing to market growth, innovation, and policy awareness.

11:50 am – 12:00 pm: Meet Our Exhibitors
Join us once more to meet the next batch of exhibitors and explore the latest advancements in the Canadian biogas & RNG industry. Continue the conversation at their booths to learn more about their innovative products, technologies, and services

12:00 pm – 1:15 pm: Lunch and Networking
Optional wellness break (details to be announced; meet at registration at 12:50 pm).

1:15 pm – 1:45 pm: International Perspectives and How Canada Can Benefit
This session will share lessons learned from international biogas markets, with a clear focus on technologies, policies, and project experiences that are transferable to the Canadian context. The emphasis will be on practical insights that can benefit the Canadian market.

Perspectives from Denmark, Thomas Sand Nielsen, Trade Council of Denmark in North America
Biogas in Mexico: Practical Insights from a Full Scale Plant Build, Tom Ferencevic, Fitec

1:45 pm – 2:15 pm: Turning Environmental Attributes into Real Carbon Credit Revenue
Environment attributes can add a lot of value to biogas & RNG projects and this session will explore how they can be monetized through carbon markets. Topics will include data requirements, credit creation pathways, what credits are actually worth, and what it takes to get paid.

Steve Kehoe, Director, Energy Transition & Sustainable Services, BMO Capital Markets
Brad Neff, Director, Innovation, BMO Capital Markets

2:15 pm – 2:45 pm: Clean Fuel Regulations: A Practical Roadmap
Designed as a practical primer, this session will walk attendees through the CFR process from a project developer’s perspective. Discussion will focus on how to initiate an application, navigate communication with regulators, understand key requirements, and avoid common challenges.

Jess Cassidy, Director of Clean Energy and LCA, SCV Consulting Ltd.
Crystal Vella, Environmental Performance Business Partner, Walker Industries

2:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Networking and Refreshments

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm – Technology Showcase
As technology continues to evolve, this fast-paced showcase highlights innovative biogas & RNG technologies and research with a focus on solutions that reduce cost, complexity, and downtime.

Capturing Biogas from the Residual Organics in MSW, Rolfe Philip, Thoeni North America Inc.
A unified view of RNG: From AD biogas to landfill gas to Power-to-Gas, Philip Taschereau, SYSADVANCE North America Technologies Inc.
Compliance at Scale: How RNG Producers Can Leverage AI to Automate LCFS, CFR, and ISCC Reporting for Faster Credit Monetization, Brandon Vlaar, Mangrove Systems

3:45 pm – 4:15 pm Emerging Offtake Markets: Where Demand is Real – and Where it Isn’t (Yet)
Project success hinges on offtake markets. This session will explore both established and emerging end-use markets for biogas & RNG. Topics include marine applications, industrial uses, and other evolving offtake opportunities, with a focus on market readiness and practical considerations.

Monetizing Waste Streams in RNG Facilities - The Bright Solution for CO2 Liquefaction, Michael Fernandes, Bright Renewables
North America’s first large-scale low-carbon methanol plant, Brandon Moffatt, Stormfisher Hydrogen

4:15 pm – 4:45 pm Municipal Project Case Studies: Lessons Learned
This session will feature municipal biogas & RNG projects at various stages of development. Presenters will share real-world experiences offering valuable lessons on what worked and what didn’t, including perspectives on procurement, community engagement, technology selection, and project delivery.

Best-in-Class Procurement and Contracting Practices for Municipal Clients, Kimberly Jones, Convertus Group
Transforming Infrastructure Deficit into Economic Opportunity: The Water-Waste-Energy Nexus, Wes Muir, Veolia Canada
Tom McLenaghan, Peel Region

4:45 pm – 5:00 pm: Canadian Biogas Industry Awards
Showcasing the winners of the 2026 Canadian Biogas Industry Awards featuring the Biogas Champion and Project of the Year.

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Networking Reception
All attendees are invited to the 2026 Value of Biogas East Networking Reception. Connect with industry peers over appetizers and drinks.

Wednesday April 1^st

7:30 am – 8:30 am: Breakfast and Registration

8:30 am – 9:15 am: Turning Digestate into Value: Practical Pathways for Revenue Generation
Digestate is often touted as a nutrient-rich byproduct with beneficial reuse potential, yet for many biogas operators, it remains a cost center rather than a revenue stream. This session will explore what it truly takes to make digestate management economically viable.

Trisha Aldovino Azura Associates
Daniel Bida Canada Packers Inc.
Christine Brown, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

9:15 am – 10:00 am: Getting Measurement Right for Biogas & RNG Projects
Accurate measurement and reporting are critical to project performance and compliance. This session will cover best practices for biogas & RNG sampling, analysis, flow measurement, reporting across different project types, and the consequences of bad data.

Tackling the Complexities of Renewable Natural Gas Sampling, Analysis, and Reporting, Shane Lee, Alliance Technical Group
Best methods for biogas measurement leveraging different flow technologies, Dean Rudd, Endress+Hauser Canada
Transforming Landfill Gas Management with Automated Wellhead Control and Real-Time Insights, Rachael Spelman, Apis Innovation

10:00 am – 10:45 am: Networking and Refreshments

10:45 am – 11:15 am: Process Optimization to Reduce Operating Costs
Learn how operators and technology providers are improving efficiency and reducing operating costs through process optimization, advanced controls, and innovative system design.

Scaling Biogas Projects with Anessa AI: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability, Amir Akbari, Anessa
Achieving Price Parity with Fossil Fuels, Soheil Khiavi, Hydron Energy Inc.
OPEX Reduction and Revenue Stacking with Amines, Andres Pelayo, Ammongas

11:15 am – 11:45 am: What Digester Operators Need to Know About Regulatory Oversight and Plant Safety
This session will provide an overview of evolving approaches to digester inspection, licensing, and safety oversight. Attendees will learn what’s changing, what isn’t, and tips to be prepared.