TechNations 2026
Overview
Join us at the Delta Hotels Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront on August 18 and 19, 2026, for Ontario’s premier First Nations technical conference. This annual event features outstanding presentations focused on water and wastewater, asset management, housing, fuel systems management, fire and safety, environment, engineering, project management, and other community infrastructure-related topics.
The conference also offers valuable networking opportunities for community leaders, technical professionals, and partner organizations, along with focused breakout sessions and a tradeshow filled with informative exhibits. So join us to connect, learn, and help each other step into the future.
Save the date for TechNations 2026, and be sure to follow our social channels and check back on this page for updates on registration, early bird pricing, and more.
Booking early? Take advantage of our discounted hotel rate and don’t forget to leave yourself some extra time to join us for a fun day of golf at the Student Award Classic, happening the day after TechNations on August 20!
The venue is TBA, but it will be held at a nearby golf course in Sault Ste. Marie.
Call For Abstracts - Present At TechNations!
We are inviting individuals, groups, and organizations to submit abstracts for potential presentations at this year's conference.
There are three different types of presentations you can focus your abstract on. These include breakout sessions, which are well-suited to speaking to a smaller or more specialized group of conference attendees; plenary sessions, which address a larger, more general audience; and experiential activities, such as lunchtime presentations, creative performances, personal narratives, or other unique and engaging formats.
We ask that your abstract be connected to this year’s theme, “First Nations Solutions for a Changing World.” This year’s conference focuses on navigating modern challenges within today’s socioeconomic climate in First Nations Community Infrastructure arenas, including water and Wastewater, Engineering, Environmental Science, Housing, Asset Management, Fire and Safety, and more.
Submission Deadline: February 27
To submit: Email Abstracts Coordinator Nathan Hill at nhill@ofntsc.org