OSSGA Conference 2026

2026 Conference 

The conference agenda - CLICK HERE

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OMNI King Edward Hotel Toronto

Join the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association from February 17-19, 2026 at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto to celebrate our 70th anniversary at the 2026 Annual Conference and AGM. This year’s conference theme is: “Honouring Our Past, Building The Future.”

 

Conference Overview

Day 1	Welcome and registration Political presentations and fireside chats Annual general meeting Welcome Reception
Day 2	OSSGA Industry Recognition Awards Breakfast Panels, sessions and networking Guest Speaker, The Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Lunch and 2026 economic outlook with BMO's Doug Porter Chair's Gala Dinner and Awards with Sully Burrows
Day 3	Breakfast Panels, sessions and networking Keynote speaker Shawn Kanungo

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Conference Highlights

Guest Speaker The Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario

Wednesday, February 18 | 11:30 to 12:00 pm

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Partnering with Government: Driving Progress Together

Tuesday, February 17 | 2:30 to 4:30 pm

Hon. Mike Harris, Ministry of Natural Resources, Nick Kouvalis, Campaign Research Inc. and Danielle Solondz, TOARC

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Lunch and 2026 Economic Outlook with BMO's Doug Porter

Wednesday, February 18 | 2:00 to 3:30pm

BMO's Chief Economist Doug Porter will share his expert insights on the year's economic outlook and provide critical informaton for business planning and strategy.

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Chair's Gala Dinner and Awards with Sully Burrows

Wednesday, February 18 | 5:30 to 11:00 pm

This year our gala will mark the launch of OSSGA’s Capstone Award, honouring individuals whose lifelong dedication and vision have made a lasting impact on the aggregate sector in Ontario. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, entertainment and inspiring moments as we toast the leaders who built the foundation of our industry in Ontario.

This year's gala will feature an exclusive, intimate concert by acclaimed artist Sully Burrows!

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The Quarry War Room Panel

Thursday, February 19 | 9:30 to 10:15 am

Get insider information on the 10-year battle that Nelson Aggregate fought on the escarpment! Hear from true industry experts Quinn Moyer, Kevin Powers and Brian Zeman as they go through a real-world case study of one of the most significant challenges facing the aggregate industry today.

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Keynote Speaker: Shawn Kanungo

Thursday, February 19 | 10:45 to 11:30 am

As a globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author, Shawn Kanungo spent 12 years at Deloitte helping leaders plan for growth and innovation.

As technology evolves, the aggregate sector needs to keep up to ensure growth and productivity. Kanungo will share an optimistic roadmap for the future of artificial intelligence, including how incorporating innovative technology can help improve operational efficiency and sustainability in the natural resource sector.

Join us Thursday morning to hear Shawn’s keynote presentation, offering a practical yet provocative roadmap to embracing global uncertainty and building organizations that thrive on innovation and change.