Program at a glance
Sunday, September 20, 2026 - Social and Networking Events
- Facility Tour – 1200-1400
- Companion Program Day 1- Full Day early morning start
- Great CHES Golf Game – Full Day early morning start
- Women in CHES Brunch: 1130-1300
- Opening Reception: 1730 for museum and reception 1830-2030
NEW: In 2026, the CHES National Conference will feature three breakout sessions! CHES is growing, and we are delighted to offer an enhanced range of education sessions for our delegates moving forward.
Monday, September 21, 2026 – Conference Day 1
- Companion Program Day 2 – 9:30-4:30
- Continental Breakfast: 700-815
- Conference: 0830-1600
- Exhibits: 1030-1700
- Lunch: 12:15-1400
- Happy Hour in Exhibit area: 1600-1700
- President’s Reception: 1800-1900
- Gala Banquet with entertainment: 1900-2300
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 – Conference Day 2
- Continental Breakfast: 700-815
- Conference: 0815-1700
- Exhibits: 1015-1330
Conference Events at the Delta Hotel:
Sunday, September 20:
- Women in CHES Brunch
Monday, September 21:
- Continental Breakfast
- Satellite Registration Desk (Monday only)
- Opening Remarks and Keynote
- Companion Program Shuttle
- Keynote
- Sessions
- Tradeshow
- President’s Reception & Gala Banquet
Tuesday, September 22:
- Continental Breakfast
Sessions and Tradeshow - Closing Keynote
Conference Events at the SJCC:
Sunday, September 20:
- 1100 - Registration Desk (moves to Emera Innovation Exchange at 1630)
Monday, September 21:
- 0700 - Registration Desk
- Exhibit Hall including Happy Hour, Lunches and Refreshment Breaks
- Breakout Sessions: Tracks 2A-4C
Tuesday, September 22:
- 0700 - Registration Desk
- Exhibit Hall including Happy Hour, Lunches and Refreshment Breaks
- Sponsor/Exhibitor Feedback Meeting
- Breakout Sessions: Tracks 5A-7C
- CHES National AGM
- CHES NL Chapter AGM
- Closing Keynote
- Closing Ceremonies
Program Sponsors:
- Busch Vacuum Technics Inc.
- Pinchin Ltd.
- Mondo Contract Flooring
- Garland Canada Inc.
- Tremco