2026 Bordering on Disaster Conference: Call for speakers and vendor applications now open

Lloydminster, AB/SK – The City of Lloydminster is now accepting speaker abstracts, trade show vendor applications, and sponsorship inquiries for the 2026 Bordering on Disaster Conference presented by Cenovus Energy. The conference will take place Wednesday, October 14 and Thursday, October 15, at the Lloydminster Exhibition Association, bringing municipal, industrial, and commercial professionals together to share knowledge and strengthen partnerships focused on disaster prevention and response.

Speakers are invited to present on a range of emergency management topics relevant to professionals in municipal, industrial, environmental, fire services, civil security, and emergency social services.
Interested individuals can submit their abstracts online at Lloydminster.ca/BOD by Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Vendor Applications Now Open

The 2026 conference will include a trade show focused on networking and collaboration among attendees. Trade show vendor applications are now being accepted until August 25, 2026, providing businesses with an opportunity to showcase products and services to approximately 250 professionals from Western Canada.

Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities

Conference tickets will be available on March 30, 2026, which feature a variety of options including early-bird pricing, group and single-day admission.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations looking to support the event. For sponsorship inquiries, contact emo@lloydminster.ca.

To submit a speaker abstract, apply as a vendor, or explore sponsorship opportunities, visit Lloydminster.ca/BOD.